X2Go VS Jump Desktop

X2Go Reviews

1. Tyler Fawkes    

   Author at Individual | about 3 years ago
   I chose X2go over Nomachine

   We use X2go as access our home office work machine while traveling. The home office desktop (X2go server) is used primarily for word processing, spreadsheets and creating presentations. The X2go server is running on 3rd generation Intel i-5 processor with onboard Intel graphics and 12 Gb DDR4 RAM. The OS is Linux Mint Mate' 20.04. Nomachine works on most desktops, however X2go seems to prefer the XFCE and Mate' environments. My experience with X2go is slightly faster and more stable on the Linux Mint Mate' flavor than Ubuntu's 20.04 Mate'. It also looks much better. Remote access is accomplished using X2go client over SSH (ECDSA-256) with minimal compression through a ZeroTier network. Nomachine free version doesn't allow SSH connections. Nomachine also uses 128 bit encryption and is prettier and faster as first installed. However, X2go has more granular connection options. After multiple trial and error adjustments X2go is MUCH smoother and comparable to sitting at the physical desktop over ATT 4g-LTE hotspot connections. Youtube videos streamed remotely are a little jerky but watchable so I don't recommend gaming remotely over 4g. Additionally X2go allows for using 'published applications' making it possible to get work done over all but the slowest connections. X2go also allows multiple users to connect to the server and work in their individual environments simultaneously. Similar to a terminal server, although heavier on resources. My wife and I occasionally do this through hotel or cafe' WiFi. Nomachine free allows only one user connection at a time per machine. Nomachine is easier to set up for a novice and has Android & IOS apps. Not something we have a need for or want.

   🏁 Competitors: NoMachine Everybody

   👍 Pros:    Secure|Fast|Multiple simultaneous users|Published applications performance

   👎 Cons:    Requires ssh server installation & configuration.|Requires users to navigate a daunting number of options to find optimal performance.|Wiki isn't novice friendly and often has sections out of date. support is minimal through user forum.

Jump Desktop Reviews

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• Can I use my MacBook Air as a monitor for my pc with a HDMI?

  If you don't mind a slight latency when playing, you can use Parsec, NoMachine or Jump Desktop. Connect to your PC via Ethernet or Thunderbolt to get the lowest possible latency. Source: 12 months ago

• Remote editing setups?

  I'm gonna agree with /u/BobZelin here. Jump is the solution to this problem, and at a one time expense of $35 to connect to as many computers as you can install the Connect endpoint app on, it does the job, IF you have enough upstream bandwidth. Generally it's recommended to have 10-20Mbps per display. You can test this with the 14 day free trial from the website (just scroll down, it's in the "Downloads" drop-down). Source: over 1 year ago

• Anyone like to recommend a Mac-to-Mac remote access tool or app?

  I use Jump Desktop. There’s a one off fee for the Mac app and then it’s free. $35 from https://jumpdesktop.com or App Store. Works on Windows as well. Source: over 1 year ago

• RapidSeedBox - Local RDP client

  I used JumpDesktop on my Mac and have quite a few RDP and VNCs connected and I'd like to use the same to connect to RSB. Source: over 1 year ago

• We need an iPadOS Remote Desktop app

  Hands down get Jump Desktop (https://jumpdesktop.com) - you can use it for RDP or their own Fluid desktop protocol which works great! Source: almost 2 years ago