FreeRDP provides a client implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol.
Free Rdp
FreeRDP provides a Remote Desktop Protocol library and client applications.
About Free Rdp
FreeRDP is an open source implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), released under the Apache-2.0 license. The project provides a protocol library and client applications for connecting to remote desktops. The GitHub repository also contains a server directory, and the project publishes downloads and API documentation separately from the source code.
The repository lists support for Android, SDL, Wayland and X11 client topics. Build instructions are kept in the project wiki. The project website, issue tracker, wiki and FAQ are linked from the repository, along with a Matrix room, an IRC channel and a mailing list for contact. The source does not state which operating systems are supported in the structured platform data, so that should be checked in the project documentation.
Key features
- Open source implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol under the Apache-2.0 license
- Protocol library (libfreerdp) for building remote desktop functionality
- Client applications for connecting to remote desktop sessions
- Server component included in the same GitHub repository
- Repository topics list Android, SDL, Wayland and X11 client support
- Published API documentation and release downloads on project servers
Best for: Developers and organizations that want to build, integrate or modify RDP client or server software under an open source license.
Good for
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license, with the license file included in the repository
- Source code, issue tracker and security policy are publicly available on GitHub
- Build instructions and reference documentation are maintained in the project wiki
Watch out for
- Supported operating systems are not listed in the structured platform data
- Build from source is covered in the wiki, so compiling is part of the documented setup path
Free Rdp at a glance
- Website
- github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Linux & Mac Apps
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
Free Rdp alternatives
Tools and sites you could use instead, ranked by how closely they match.
Suwayomi-VaadinUI connects to Suwayomi as a Java manga reader client built with the Vaadin framework.
Open source
24 alternatives
gurk-rs provides a terminal-based Signal Messenger client, according to its repository title and description.
Open source
24 alternatives
Use IceCubesApp to connect to a Mastodon instance, browse timelines, interact with users, and post through a SwiftUI client.
Open source
24 alternatives
JDSP4Linux processes audio for PipeWire and PulseAudio clients, according to its repository description.
Open source
24 alternatives
Plex MPV Shim sends media from Plex mobile and web apps to the mpv player through an unofficial client.
Open source
24 alternativesPopular in Linux & Mac Apps
Well-known listings from the same topic.
Browshbrow.shcalcursecalcurse.orgBibDeskbibdesk.sourceforge.ioCommandlineFUcommandlinefu.comBashlybashly.devzshzsh.org
Free Rdp FAQ
Where can the source code and release downloads be found?
The source code is in the GitHub repository at github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP. Release downloads are published at pub.freerdp.com/releases/.
How can I ask questions or get in touch with the project?
The project lists a Matrix room (#FreeRDP:matrix.org), an IRC channel (#freerdp on irc.oftc.net, bridged) and a mailing list (freerdp-devel) for contact.
Is something wrong or out of date?
Tell us and an editor will check it.
Own this website?
Claim this listing
Claim the listing and suggest updates yourself. An editor checks every claim first.