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FreeRDP vs WG-Easy

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted remote access & vpn options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FR FreeRDP Free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol VS WG WG-Easy The easiest way to run WireGuard VPN with a web UI
FeatureFreeRDPWG-Easy
CategoryRemote Access & VPNRemote Access & VPN
LicenseApache-2.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageCTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM128 MB128 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, sourcedocker
GitHub stars★ 13,527★ 26,595
First released20092021
ReplacesMicrosoft RDPOpenVPN Access Server

Why pick each one

Choose FreeRDP if…

  • Mature and widely used
  • Strong protocol coverage
FreeRDP details

Choose WG-Easy if…

  • Extremely easy setup
  • Friendly UI
WG-Easy details

Frequently asked questions

Is FreeRDP or WG-Easy better?

WG-Easy is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider FreeRDP if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are FreeRDP and WG-Easy free and open-source?

Yes. FreeRDP is licensed under Apache-2.0 and WG-Easy under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run FreeRDP and WG-Easy with Docker?

FreeRDP: check the project docs for container support. WG-Easy: yes.

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