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Parallels Client vs ThinLinc

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Parallels Client

6.0
Utilities

RDP client

ThinLinc

7.0
Utilities

Linux remote desktop server

Metric Parallels Client ThinLinc
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.0 7.0
30-day Installs 53 14
90-day Installs 176 40
365-day Installs 704 168
Version 19.4.3,25221 4.20.0_4284
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars -
GitHub Forks -
Open Issues -
License NOASSERTION
Language Shell
Last GitHub Commit 10mo ago
First Seen Feb 14, 2018 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Parallels Client

Parallels Client is a reliable RDP client designed for seamless remote desktop connections. It integrates with Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) and offers features like remote session management. Ideal for users needing remote access to desktops or applications.

Connects to remote desktops and applications using the RDP protocol.

Pros

  • + Reliable and integrates well with Parallels RAS
  • + Recent updates indicate active maintenance
  • + Useful for remote desktop and application access

Cons

  • - Manual updates required
  • - Limited GitHub activity and community engagement

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