Open Source Linux Remote Desktop Software
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View 52 business solutionsBrowse free open source Remote Desktop software and projects for Linux below. Use the toggles on the left to filter open source Remote Desktop software by OS, license, language, programming language, and project status.
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TurboVNC
High-speed, 3D-friendly, TightVNC-compatible remote desktop software
TurboVNC is a high-performance, enterprise-quality version of VNC based on TightVNC, TigerVNC, and X.org. It contains a variant of Tight encoding that is tuned for maximum performance and compression with 3D applications (VirtualGL), video, and other image-intensive workloads. TurboVNC, in combination with VirtualGL, provides a complete solution for remotely displaying 3D applications with interactive performance. TurboVNC's high-speed encoding methods have been adopted by TigerVNC and libvncserver, and TurboVNC is also compatible with any other TightVNC derivative. TurboVNC forked from TightVNC in 2004 and still covers all of the TightVNC 1.3.x features, but TurboVNC contains numerous feature enhancements and bug fixes relative to TightVNC, and it compresses 3D and video workloads much better than TightVNC while using generally only 5-20% of the CPU time of the latter. Using non-default settings, TurboVNC can also be made to compress 2D workloads as "tightly" as TightVNC. -
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RustDesk
An open-source remote desktop, and alternative to TeamViewer
RustDesk is a full-featured open source remote control alternative for self-hosting and security with minimal configuration. Desktop versions use Flutter or Sciter (deprecated) for GUI, this tutorial is for Sciter only, since it is easier and more friendly to start. Check out our CI for building Flutter version. You have full control of your data, with no concerns about security. You can use our rendezvous/relay server, or self-hosting, or write your own rendezvous/relay server. -
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TwinDesk
All your computers and your phone, working as one desk
TwinDesk is a free, open-source application designed to connect computers and Android devices into a unified workspace. It enables users to share a mouse and keyboard across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android devices. The software supports screen sharing, remote application windows, and turning secondary devices into additional displays. Users can transfer files, synchronize clipboards, and share cameras and audio between connected systems. Android integration provides access to phone calls, text messages, notifications, and device controls from a computer. Connections can operate through local networks, USB, Bluetooth, or direct Wi-Fi links. Devices communicate through encrypted connections without requiring accounts or cloud services. TwinDesk provides flexible cross-device workflows with individually enabled features. -
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TightVNC is an improved version of VNC, great free remote-desktop tool. The improvements include bandwidth-friendly "Tight" encoding, file transfers in the Windows version, enhanced GUI, many bugfixes, and more.
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xrdp
An open source RDP server
xrdp provides a graphical login to remote machines using RDP (Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol). xrdp accepts connections from a variety of RDP clients: FreeRDP, rdesktop, NeutrinoRDP and Microsoft Remote Desktop Client (for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android). As Windows-to-Windows Remote Desktop can, xrdp supports not only graphics remoting but also two-way clipboard transfer (text, bitmap, file), audio redirection, drive redirection (mount local client drives on a remote machine). Connect to a Linux desktop using RDP from anywhere (requires xorgxrdp Xorg module). Reconnect to an existing session. Session resizing (both on-connect and on-the-fly). RDP/VNC proxy (connect to another RDP/VNC server via xrdp). xrdp primarily targets GNU/Linux operating system. x86 (including x86-64) and ARM processors are most mature architecture to run xrdp on. Most Linux distributions should distribute the latest release of xrdp in their repository. -
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MeshCentral
A complete web-based remote monitoring and management web site
The open source, multi-platform, self-hosted, feature-packed web site for remote device management. MeshCentral is a full computer management web site. With MeshCentral, you can run your own web server to remotely manage and control computers on a local network or anywhere on the internet. Once you get the server started, create device group and download and install an agent on each computer you want to manage. A minute later, the new computer will show up on the web site and you can take control of it. MeshCentral includes full web-based remote desktop, terminal and file management capability. -
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Aspia
Remote desktop and file transfer tool
Free open-source application for real-time desktop remote control and file transfer. With Aspia, you can create your own NAT traversal infrastructure (using Router and Relay servers) with connection by ID or use direct connections. Aspia supports many features. Among them, detailed information about the system, task manager, audio, and text chat. It is safe. All transmitted data is encrypted. Add computers for quick connection, and create computer groups. Encryption of address books with a master password is supported. Connect to computers from your address book for work or remote assistance. Simple and fast. Manage files on the remote and local computer, transfer them to a remote computer or copy from it. -
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FreeControl
Controlling Android devices on a PC
FreeControl is a free, open-source desktop application designed for controlling Android devices through scrcpy and ADB. It provides a graphical interface for managing USB and wireless device connections. Users can discover Android devices on local networks or connect through wireless debugging pairing codes. Each device can be assigned a custom name and individual connection settings. The software supports simultaneous screen mirroring and control of multiple Android devices. Its settings panel simplifies configuring common scrcpy parameters and additional command-line options. FreeControl can automatically download and verify required scrcpy and ADB components. Built with Tauri, Rust, and Svelte, it supports Windows, macOS, and Linux. -
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Terminals
Secure, multi tab terminal services/remote desktop client
Terminals is a secure, multi-tab terminal services and remote desktop client for Windows. It was created to help users control multiple remote connections at the same time from one interface. The application uses the Terminal Services ActiveX Client and is positioned as a replacement for the standard mstsc.exe Remote Desktop client. It supports several remote connection protocols and is especially useful for administrators, support teams, and power users managing many machines. The project originated on CodePlex and was later moved to GitHub as the official source. Its focus is centralized remote access, session organization, and practical management of multiple terminal or remote desktop connections. -
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PXPlay (PSPlay)
A repo to host the official builds of the PXPlay application
PXPlay, formerly known as PSPlay, is a third-party Remote Play application designed for streaming PlayStation games to compatible devices. It allows users to connect to their PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 consoles and play games through a network connection. The software supports USB and Bluetooth controllers, along with basic keyboard input. Users can adjust streaming bitrate, display scaling, and video decoding settings to optimize performance. It also provides multiple console registration for switching between different PlayStation systems. Advanced rendering options include hardware-accelerated decoding and Vulkan-based image enhancement. Available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and Apple TV, PXPlay offers a customizable alternative for remote console gaming. -
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LinkAndroid
Link Android and PC easily
LinkAndroid is a free, open-source desktop application designed to connect and manage Android devices from a computer. It supports USB and wireless connections, including QR code pairing, Wi-Fi, and automatic device discovery. Users can mirror Android screens and control their phones using a computer's mouse and keyboard. The software also provides screenshot editing and screen recording in GIF or MP4 formats. Its file manager supports transferring, renaming, and deleting files, while its application manager handles APK installation and removal. Developers can access an integrated ADB shell and automate tasks using Python scripts. Built with Electron, LinkAndroid supports Windows, macOS, and Linux. -
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Anydesk
AnyDesk is a program for remote access to computers and devices
AnyDesk is a program for remote access to computers and devices. It allows you to work with files, programs and documents without being bound to a specific place and time. -
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Apache Guacamole
HTML5 Clientless Remote Desktop
Apache Guacamole is a clientless remote desktop gateway. It supports standard protocols like VNC, RDP, and SSH. We call it clientless because no plugins or client software are required. Thanks to HTML5, once Guacamole is installed on a server, all you need to access your desktops is a web browser. -
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noVNC
VNC client web application
noVNC is a VNC client JavaScript library as well as an application built on top of that library. noVNC runs well in any modern browser, including mobile browsers (iOS and Android). -
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P2P Remote Desktop
P2P Remote Desktop - Portable, No Configuration or Installation Needed
p2p is a simple and educational peer-to-peer communication framework that demonstrates how devices can discover, connect, and exchange data directly without a central server. Built in C#, this project provides an easy-to-understand foundation for P2P networking, including peer discovery, messaging, and connection management. It’s particularly useful for learners and developers exploring decentralized communication or building the groundwork for P2P applications like chat systems or multiplayer games. -
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CrossDesk
A lightweight, cross-platform remote desktop software
CrossDesk is a lightweight cross-platform remote desktop application with support for controlling remote devices from a web client. It is built as an experimental application on top of MiniRTC, a real-time audio and video transmission library. The project uses MiniRTC capabilities such as network traversal, H.264 and AV1 video encoding and decoding, Opus audio, signaling, congestion control, and SRTP encryption. It targets Windows, macOS, and Linux desktop environments, with platform version requirements depending on the operating system. CrossDesk is useful for users and developers who want a self-hostable remote desktop system with modern real-time media foundations. It is especially relevant for people exploring WebRTC-style remote control, cross-platform screen transmission, and browser-accessible desktop access. -
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RabbitRemoteControl
Remote control. Support VNC, RDP, Terminal, SSH, TELNET etc
Rabbit Remote Control is a open-source, cross-platform, multi-protocol remote control software. Allows you to use any device and system in anywhere and remotely manage any device and system in any way. Its goal is to be simple, convenient, security and easy to use, improving work efficiency. It include remote desktop, remote control, file transfer(FTP, SFTP), terminal, remote terminal(SSH, TELNET), player, network tools etc functions. This is only a read-only mirror repository. Main repository: https://github.com/KangLin/RabbitRemoteControl -
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Terminal Server Client [tsclient]
Project superseded by https://sourceforge.net/projects/remmina/
Terminal Server Client [tsclient] is a GTK2 frontend for rdesktop and other remote desktop tools. This project has been superseded by Remmina - https://sourceforge.net/projects/remmina/ -
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Avash
Gestionnaire graphique de connexions SSH, RDP et VNC
Avash is a free, open-source remote connection manager for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Built with Rust and Tauri, it combines SSH terminals, RDP and VNC desktops, SFTP transfers, and serial connections in one application. It reads existing OpenSSH configurations and supports chained ProxyJump connections. Users can manage remote files, resume interrupted transfers, and copy files between servers. Integrated tunneling supports local, remote, and SOCKS forwarding with live status monitoring. Connection organization includes folders, tags, searching, command snippets, and session recording. Import tools migrate PuTTY and MobaXterm configurations. Security features include host key verification, operating system credential storage, and encrypted remote desktop connections. -
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ShellHub
Get seamless remote access to any Linux device
ShellHub is a centralized SSH gateway that allows users to remotely access and manage their servers and devices from anywhere, using a web browser or a mobile app. It provides a secure and convenient way to connect to and control your servers and devices and can help to improve the security of your servers by preventing unauthorized access. ShellHub incorporates the use of Docker containers to facilitate the integration of new devices into the platform, simplifying configuration. ShellHub uses the SSH communication protocol to allow data exchange with the guarantee of privacy and integrity. Support multiple devices connected at the same time, different networks, and integration with architectures, including ARM (32 and 64 bits), which is used in most embedded devices, like Raspberry Pi, and i.MX6. -
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User Friendly Thin Client | 100% Free
A completely free thin client OS for RDP & Citrix
A free thin client OS designed by a professional sysadmin to be very easy to setup, and so easy to use that your users can use it without instructions. You can have the thin client up and running within minutes and mass deploy it your way. -
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HopToDesk
Free open-source remote desktop for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android & iOS
HopToDesk is a free, open-source remote desktop application that lets you securely access and control computers across the internet or a local network. It works on Windows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD, Raspberry Pi, Android, and iOS, with a browser-based web client for clientless access from any device. Connections are end-to-end encrypted and brokered through a global network of signal and TURN servers, so no port forwarding or VPN setup is required. HopToDesk supports unattended access, file transfer, clipboard sync, multi-monitor viewing, remote audio, on-screen annotation, session recording, and TCP tunneling. Mobile devices can be remotely viewed and, on Android, fully controlled. For teams and MSPs, the HopToDesk Dashboard adds device management, a help desk with ticketing, single sign-on, two-factor authentication, custom branding, device policies, and remote command execution with approval workflows. Source code: https://gitlab.com/hoptodesk/hoptodesk -
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MyConnector
Remote desktop chooser
This is an aggregator program to connnect to various servers using all of the popular remote desktop protocols (RDP, VNC, Citrix, VMware, etc). https://myconnector.ru https://github.com/MyConnector/MyConnector -
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properJavaRDP is an open source Java RDP client for Windows Terminal Server. It is based on rdesktop, a SourceForge project. properJavaRDP runs on Java 1.1 up (optimised for 1.4), and works on Linux, Windows and Mac. It also includes log4j-java1.1.
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Dayon! (active)
Remote assistance made easy!
Dayon! is an open source remote desktop and assistance solution. It is easy to use, secure, requires no registration and is free for personal and commercial use!
