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Rdesktop is a LinuxServer.io container that packages full Ubuntu desktop environments — including GNOME, KDE, and Xfce — for remote access via the RDP…

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Rdesktop is a LinuxServer.io container that packages full Ubuntu desktop environments — including GNOME, KDE, and Xfce — for remote access via the RDP protocol, giving homelab users a ready-to-run graphical Linux desktop without a physical workstation.

Platform availability

Available on 2 of 6 install platforms

  • Unraid
  • TrueNAS (not listed)
  • Umbrel (not listed)
  • ZimaOS
  • Proxmox (not listed)
  • Helm (not listed)

Also on Docker Hub and GitHub

Health score

22/100 Low

Maintained
0GitHub repository is archived
Popular
50319 GitHub stars
Easy to install
302 install platforms, Docker image
Light to run
No data

Based on 3 of 4 factors.

How is this calculated?

A 0-100 score computed nightly from four factors: maintained (40%: recent commits and steady activity), popular (25%: GitHub stars, log scale), easy to install (20%: platforms, install notes, setup guides, Docker image) and light to run (15%: minimum RAM, ARM support). Factors without data are left out and the rest are rescaled.

Availability: platform listings confirmed today, links checked 6 days ago

GitHub stars
319
Open issues
0
Last commit
2026-04-17
Latest release
ubuntu-xfce-80684ffb-ls191
License
GPL-3.0
Activity
stale

Checked 7 days ago - source: GitHub (linuxserver/docker-rdesktop)

Resources & Compatibility

ARM (e.g. Raspberry Pi) is supported.

Checked 7 days ago - source: Docker Hub image tags and published docs

First-install notes

No first-install notes yet.

Alternatives (12)

  • AnyDesk - AnyDesk offers a fast, intuitive and security-focused way to connect to remote computers.
  • Chrome Remote Desktop - Chrome Remote Desktop allows users to remotely access another computer through Chrome browser or a Chromebook.
  • DWService - DWService is a half (only the client/agent) open source project which offers a service that allows access to remote systems (Windows, Mac,…
  • FreeRDP - FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), released under the Apache license.
  • LogMeIn Resolve - Endpoint management with remote control, IT management, monitoring, access, support, ticketing, and automation.
  • NoMachine - Access remote computers easily with enterprise-class speed and features supporting any content including audio and video.
  • Radmin
  • RealVNC - Secure, cost-effective remote access and support for your computer, from your desktop or mobile device.
  • Remmina - Remmina(https://remmina.org/) is a remote desktop client written in GTK, aiming to be useful for system administrators and travellers, who…
  • RustDesk - RustDesk(https://rustdesk.com/) is a full-featured open source remote control alternative for self-hosting and security with minimal config…
  • TigerVNC - TigerVNC is an advanced VNC implementation.
  • TightVNC - TightVNC is a free remote desktop application.

Checked 4 days ago - source: AlternativeTo

Common questions

What migration path is recommended for Rdesktop users?

RDP users are advised to seek alternatives. Other users are advised to transition to Webtop.

Which user mapping variables are mentioned for the LinuxServer.io container?

The release notes mention easy user mappings using PGID and PUID.

What process supervisor is included in the LinuxServer.io base image?

The custom base image uses an s6 overlay.

How is multi-platform support indicated for the image?

The image uses a Docker manifest for multi-platform awareness.

Answers sourced from github.com

Community

Collected yesterday - public community threads