X2Go alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave X2Go: server is Linux only, and some modern desktop environments work poorly. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces X2Go, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. NoMachine currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best X2Go alternative for most people
NoMachineThe modern commercial NX product with faster performance and support.
Best X2Go alternative for a free option
xrdpLets Linux servers accept standard RDP clients, including Windows' built-in one.
Best X2Go alternative for self-hosting
Apache GuacamoleBrowser access to Linux desktops through a self-hosted gateway.
Best X2Go alternative for Mac
NoMachineThe modern commercial NX product with faster performance and support.
Best X2Go alternative for Windows
NoMachineThe modern commercial NX product with faster performance and support.
Best X2Go alternative for Linux
RemminaLinux client that can open X2Go sessions alongside RDP and VNC.
Best X2Go alternative for iPhone and Android
NoMachineThe modern commercial NX product with faster performance and support.
Best X2Go alternative for working in the browser
Apache GuacamoleBrowser access to Linux desktops through a self-hosted gateway.
X2Go alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to X2Go?
NoMachine ranks first right now. The modern commercial NX product with faster performance and support. xrdp and TigerVNC follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to X2Go?
Yes. xrdp (open source), TigerVNC (open source), Remmina (open source) and Apache Guacamole (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to X2Go?
Yes: xrdp, TigerVNC, Remmina and Apache Guacamole. xrdp and Apache Guacamole can also be self-hosted.
Which X2Go alternatives work on Linux?
NoMachine, xrdp, TigerVNC and Remmina run on Linux.
Why do people switch from X2Go?
The complaints we hear most: server is Linux only; some modern desktop environments work poorly; development pace is slow.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces X2Go, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.