rdesktop vs Xshell : Which is Better?

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rdesktop

rdesktop is an implementation of a client software for Microsoft's proprietary Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP).

License: Open Source

Categories: Network & Admin

Apps available for Linux BSD

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Xshell

Xshell is a powerful terminal emulator that supports SSH, SFTP, TELNET, RLOGIN and SERIAL.

License: Free Personal

Categories: Network & Admin

Apps available for Windows

rdesktop VS Xshell Feature comparision

Feature rdesktop Xshell
Remote desktop
Support for Aliases
Integrated File Sharing
Unattended access
Google Chrome Extensions
Built-in Terminal
Proxy support
Screen Mirroring
Access Control
File-sync
File transfer
Integrated Chat
Local Network Connection
VNC Viewer
Lightweight
RDP Functionality
Built-in SSH client
Vnc protocol
Portable
Ad-free
Active Directory integration
Support for SFTP
SSH
Command line interface
Customizable interface per session
Macros
Session management
Split-screen view
Tabbed interface
Telnet client
Host management
Encryption
Jailbreak required
Bundled with macOS
X server
Configurable
Function Key Shortcuts
Support for Multiple Monitors
Plugins
Ssh tunnel
Auto-saving
GPU Support
No input delay
Terminal emulator
RDP sessions in a tab
Stability
Clientless Remote Connection
Explorer-like
Customizable
Background transparency
Command line
Centralized credentials
File management
Mosh client
Debian package
FLOSS
Integrates with Putty configuration
Secure Copy (SCP)
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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