Thincast Remote Desktop Client

Free plan

What the maker publishes

Authentication

Built-in WebAuthN virtual channel support enables authentication using biometrics, security keys or other methods. source

Commercial redistribution

The standard license does not allow commercial redistribution; redistribution or integration requires an individual agreement with Thincast Technologies GmbH. source

Device redirection

Supported redirection includes printers, drives, folders, smart cards, audio, and serial or parallel ports. source

File transfer

Yes source

Founded

2011 source

Free plan

Yes source

Gateway security

When used with Thincast RD Gateway, an encrypted SSL tunnel connects the device to the gateway, which authenticates users and can control access to resources. source

Hardware and OS limits

The requirements page lists x64 environments and specifies Windows 7 or later, Windows Server 2008 R2 or later, macOS 10.13 or later, and select older Linux distributions; the page also says 64-bit ARM devices such as Apple M-series and Raspberry Pi are supported. source

Headquarters

Mödling, Austria source

Intended users

Thincast says its clients include small and medium-sized businesses, enterprises, startups and educational institutions worldwide. source

Performance

Hardware accelerated video decoding and drawing can reduce CPU use and extend battery life. source

Published resources

It supports resources from Thincast Workstation, Thincast RD WebAccess, Microsoft RD WebAccess and other servers implementing Microsoft’s MS-TSWP specification. source

Purpose

It is a multi-platform RDP client based on FreeRDP for connecting to remote PCs, virtual applications and desktops. source

Remote control

With a subscribed feed, users can access applications, desktops and virtual machines, and start, pause or stop Thincast Workstation virtual machines remotely. source

Security caveat

Thincast says RDP security depends on server configuration and advises users to ask their network administrator for details. source

Support

Client support is available through a contact form, and Thincast says support replies are guaranteed within 24 business hours during its stated weekday monitoring hours. source

Supported platforms

Windows,macOS,Linux source

White labeling

Thincast offers enterprises a cross-platform client that can be fully rebranded to their specifications. source

Checked against the maker's pages on 12 Oct 2026.