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Xpra vs AnyDesk

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Xpra

7.5
System Tools

Screen and application forwarding system

AnyDesk

6.5
Communication

Allows connection to a computer remotely

Metric Xpra AnyDesk
Category System Tools Communication
AI Score 7.5 6.5
30-day Installs 180 1.7K
90-day Installs 547 5.2K
365-day Installs 2.0K 17.9K
Version 6.4.3,0 9.7.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 2.7K 260
GitHub Forks 221 37
Open Issues 309 4
License GPL-2.0 Unlicense
Language Python Batchfile
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 10mo ago
First Seen Jun 27, 2015 Apr 24, 2017

Reviews

Xpra

Xpra enables screen and application forwarding across different platforms, allowing users to remotely access and resume applications without losing their sessions. It's particularly useful for developers and system administrators who need persistent remote application access.

Forwards applications and screens, enabling remote access and resumption of sessions.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support for X11, macOS, and Windows
  • + Persistent remote application sessions that can be resumed
  • + Open-source with active community contributions

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-updates for the Homebrew cask
  • - Complex setup may deter less experienced users

AnyDesk

AnyDesk is a peer-to-peer remote desktop tool known for its low-latency connections and real-time screen sharing. It supports cross-platform use and benefits IT professionals and remote workers who need efficient and reliable access to remote systems.

Enables remote access to other computers via a P2P connection.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Low-latency specialized codec
  • + Lightweight and efficient

Cons

  • - No auto-updates
  • - Recent security incidents