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GLKVM vs ThinLinc

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

GLKVM

6.0
Utilities

App for controlling GL.iNet KVM devices

ThinLinc

7.0
Utilities

Linux remote desktop server

Metric GLKVM ThinLinc
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.0 7.0
30-day Installs 20 14
90-day Installs 59 40
365-day Installs 100 168
Version 1.4.0,1772531687978,release2 4.20.0_4284
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 188
GitHub Forks 26
Open Issues 54
License GPL-3.0
Language Python
Last GitHub Commit 3mo ago
First Seen Dec 14, 2025 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

GLKVM

GLKVM is a niche utility for managing GL.iNet KVM devices, offering remote control and cloud integration. It appeals to sysadmins and users needing to manage multiple devices through a single interface.

Controls GL.iNet KVM devices, enabling remote management and integration with cloud services.

Pros

  • + Fills a specific niche for KVM device management
  • + User-friendly GUI for device control
  • + Integration with cloud services

Cons

  • - Security concerns regarding open STUN connections
  • - No auto-update feature

ThinLinc

ThinLinc is a macOS client for accessing Linux remote desktops, offering support for multiple protocols like VNC and RDP. It's ideal for developers and IT professionals needing seamless Linux desktop access from their Mac.

Enables remote access to Linux desktop environments via various protocols.

Pros

  • + Enables remote Linux desktop access
  • + Supports multiple protocols (VNC, RDP)
  • + Cross-platform compatibility

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - May have a steep learning curve