FreeRDP
FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) offered under an Apache license. The project includes RDP libraries and components that provide interoperability between different platforms. Source codes, compilation instructions, and API documentation can be accessed through the official website and GitHub repositories.
FreeRDP
100FreeRDP · Remote Access & VDI
Common commercial products in this category: TeamViewer, AnyDesk, Splashtop
- You open remote desktop session via RDP protocol with command line clients
- You use the libfreerdp library to add RDP support to your own applications
- In remote sessions you use clipboards, audio, and driver guidance
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FreeRDP 2.0 – A Remote Desktop Protocol implementation
“Have you tried FreeRDP's Thincast Workstation (based on VirtualBox)? I know it's still in beta, but it was originally released two years ago and I'm still not able to boot ubuntu's mini.iso installation media in this graphics-optimized version of VirtualBox. Interested also if…”
- • NeutralHacker News
FreeRDP 2.0 – A Remote Desktop Protocol implementation
“Remmina is a just GUI frontend. You can choose a RDP backend between FreeRDP and RDesktop.”
Verified against README · Oct 25, 2026 · source