ThinLinc
Remote desktop virtualization platform for centralized workspace access
- Vendor
- Cendio
- Also known as
- thinlinc
Available worldwide · Popular in: SE, US, GB
What is ThinLinc?
A server-client system that provides remote desktop and virtual workspace access to multiple concurrent users, supporting both native clients and web browser access.
ThinLinc pricing
Plans, per-tier features and add-ons, dated and linked to live pricing. Pricing changes often; always verify at source before you rely on it.
Free tier for up to 10 concurrent users; subscription pricing for larger deployments
Community License
FreeFree license for smaller deployments
- users
- 10
ThinLinc Subscription
Contact salesCommercial subscription for deployments exceeding 10 concurrent users with technical support
- technical support
- software upgrades
ThinLinc Premium Subscription
Contact salesPremium support tier with prioritized assistance
- prioritized support
- faster response times
- direct telephone support
What ThinLinc does
The capabilities that matter for virtual desktops vdi, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- Deployment model
- Self hosted vdi
- Persistent workspaces
- ✓
- Non persistent stateless
- -
- Published app virtualization
- -
- GPU acceleration passthrough
- -
- Browser html5 client
- ✓
- Zero thin client os support
- ✓
- Granular usb clipboard controls
- -
- Multi monitor support
- ✓
- Azure active directory SSO
- -
- SOC2 type ii
- -
- Fedramp authorized
- -
- Pricing model
- Concurrent user
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- macOS
- Web
- Windows
- Self-hosted
Integrations (4)
Independently observed- Active Directory←•
- 10ZiG Technology
- TigerVNC
- noVNC
ThinLinc FAQ
Common questions about ThinLinc, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is ThinLinc?
A server-client system that provides remote desktop and virtual workspace access to multiple concurrent users, supporting both native clients and web browser access. It is indexed under Virtual Desktops VDI.
Source: https://www.cendio.com/thinlinc/buy-pricing/free-usage/
How much does ThinLinc cost?
ThinLinc does not publish its prices. Pricing is quoted on request, across 3 plans (Community License, ThinLinc Subscription and ThinLinc Premium Subscription), so the figure depends on your seat count and requirements. We record this as a pricing-transparency signal rather than guessing a number. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
Source: https://www.cendio.com/thinlinc/buy-pricing/free-usage/
What platforms does ThinLinc support?
ThinLinc supports the web, Windows, macOS and Linux. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.
Source: https://www.cendio.com/thinlinc/buy-pricing/free-usage/
Can ThinLinc be self-hosted?
Yes. ThinLinc can be deployed on-premise and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.
Source: https://www.cendio.com/thinlinc/buy-pricing/free-usage/
What does ThinLinc integrate with?
We have confirmed 4 integrations for ThinLinc, including 10ZiG Technology, TigerVNC, noVNC and Active Directory. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.
Source: https://www.cendio.com/thinlinc/buy-pricing/free-usage/
What security certifications does ThinLinc have?
We have independently confirmed GDPR for ThinLinc. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as ThinLinc not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.
Where is ThinLinc available?
ThinLinc is available worldwide. Its primary markets are Sweden, the United States and the United Kingdom. The vendor is headquartered in Sweden.
Source: https://www.cendio.com/thinlinc/buy-pricing/free-usage/
ThinLinc alternatives
Other virtual desktops vdi we track, ranked by the same independent score.
- Kasm WorkspacesStream computing environments through a web browser from any locationlow · 41%
- Amazon WorkSpacesCloud-hosted virtual desktops and applications accessible from anywheremedium · 54%
- Parallels RASlow · 21%
- WorkspotManaged virtual desktops on major cloud platforms with consumption-based cost optimizationlow · 25%
- LeostreamRemote desktop access platform for managing hybrid and GPU-enabled digital workspaces with security and performancelow · 9%
- Omnissa Horizon (VMware Horizon)A desktop virtualization platform delivering secure virtual desktops and applications with centralized management across on-premises and cloud environmentslow · 39%
Compare ThinLinc
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| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price level | 80 | 0.04 | 3.4 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 67 | 0.05 | 3.4 | ✓ |
| Pricing transparency | 25 | 0.06 | 1.6 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 9 | 0.05 | 0.4 | ✓ |
| Reliability | 0 | 0.16 | 0.0 | - |
| Security posture | 10 | 0.12 | 0.0 | - |
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Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 7 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 64% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Pricing model: concurrent_user · Deployment model: self_hosted_vdi · Browser html5 client: Yes · Multi monitor support: Yes · Persistent workspaces: Yes · Zero thin client os support: Yes | mediumsource · 2026-09-29 · 60% |
Integrations
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | mediumsource · 2026-09-06 · 60% |
Market
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | HqCountry: SE · PrimaryMarkets: … · AvailabilityScope: global · AvailableCountries: … · NotAvailableCountries: … | highsource · 2026-08-19 · 75% |
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