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ThinLinc

Stream powerful Linux desktops and apps to any computer

RANKED #5 · OPEN-SOURCE REMOTE ACCESS SOFTWARELISTERSCORE 86.0

ThinLinc is a Linux remote desktop solution that provides secure and effortless graphical access. It allows users to stream powerful Linux desktops and applications to any computer or web browser.

Best for	teams requiring up to 10 concurrent users
Website	cendio.com

Company facts

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LinkedIn, X, Facebook, YouTube

Facilities and features

Published pricing

What stands out

The product enables seamless access on Windows, macOS, Linux, or any web browser.

“Enjoy seamless access on Windows, macOS, Linux, or any web browser.”ThinLinc, own website

The product features built-in security with encrypted traffic to the client.

“The built-in security in ThinLinc is a huge win,”ThinLinc, own website

Worth knowing

The software requires purchasing user licenses from Cendio for more than ten concurrent users.

“If you want to go for more than 10 users, you must buy user licenses from Cendio.”ThinLinc, own website

Strengths and trade-offs

The product enables seamless access on Windows, macOS, Linux, or any web browser.
The product features built-in security with encrypted traffic to the client.

The software requires purchasing user licenses from Cendio for more than ten concurrent users.

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How ThinLinc ranks

#5 in Open-source remote access software

How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 18; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 8.

“Secure and effortless graphical remote access for all your needs.”ThinLinc, own website

“Linux Remote Desktop based on open-source | ThinLinc by Cendio”ThinLinc, own website

#6 in Remote access software with a free plan

How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 18; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 8.

“Stream powerful Linux desktops and apps to any computer Secure and effortless graphical remote access for all your needs.”ThinLinc, own website

“You are allowed to use ThinLinc for free for up to 10 users; the conditions for use of the 10 free you can read at other headings in this FAQ.”ThinLinc, own website

#8 in Self-hosted remote access software

How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 18; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 8.

“Stream powerful Linux desktops and apps to any computer Secure and effortless graphical remote access for all your needs.”ThinLinc, own website

“Download the ThinLinc server software Install server Installing ThinLinc Download client Installing ThinLinc Install client”ThinLinc, own website

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Questions about ThinLinc

Who is ThinLinc best for?

ThinLinc is best for teams requiring up to 10 concurrent users.

Where does ThinLinc rank?

ThinLinc is ranked #5 in Open-source remote access software (Lister Score 86.0), #6 in Remote access software with a free plan (Lister Score 86.0) and #8 in Self-hosted remote access software (Lister Score 86.0).

What are the best alternatives to ThinLinc?

The closest alternatives on Lister are Teleport (#1 in Open-source remote access software), Shellhub (#2 in Open-source remote access software) and balena (#3 in Open-source remote access software).

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