{"id":22689,"date":"2023-09-07T11:56:04","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T11:56:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/en\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=22689"},"modified":"2026-04-13T10:44:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T09:44:31","slug":"rdp-vs-rdc","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/en\/blog\/rdp-vs-rdc\/","title":{"rendered":"RDP vs RDC: What\u2019s the difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"22689\" class=\"elementor elementor-22689\" data-elementor-post-type=\"blog\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c962d91 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c962d91\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c6e7da4\" data-id=\"c6e7da4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9dfc439 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9dfc439\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Remote desktop technologies are essential tools for modern businesses, enabling seamless <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/en\/discover\/remote-work-from-home-access\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">remote work<\/a>, efficient support, and effective collaboration.<\/p><p>Two common terms you may hear in this space are Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and Remote Desktop Connection (RDC). While these acronyms are sometimes used interchangeably, they refer to distinct components within remote access.<\/p><p>Understanding the nuances between these technologies can help you choose the right solution to meet your specific needs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14c40d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"14c40d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1239\" height=\"847\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image2-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-22697\" alt=\"Examples of authentication methods\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image2-1.png 1239w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image2-1-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image2-1-1024x700.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image2-1-768x525.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1239px) 100vw, 1239px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21d69bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"21d69bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is remote desktop protocol (RDP)?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79bcb24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"79bcb24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a proprietary protocol developed by Microsoft to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/en\/discover\/remote-desktop\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">provide remote access<\/a> to computers and servers. You can control a remote machine as if you were sitting in front of it.<\/p><p>Here are the key features of RDP:<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>Secure: <\/strong>RDP uses strong encryption and multi-factor authentication. It also supports Network Level Authentication (NLA), which adds an extra layer of security by requiring the user to authenticate before a remote session is established.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Flexible: <\/strong>RDP works with various Windows operating systems and can also work with other operating systems using third-party software.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Fast: <\/strong>Optimized for high performance with low latency, RDP can handle tasks over remote connections even in low bandwidth situations.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>RDP is used for remote administration, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), and remote support. It\u2019s particularly useful in environments where secure and fast remote access to a network or system is critical.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-beafa5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"beafa5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is remote desktop connection (RDC)?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0999f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b0999f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) is a feature built into the Windows operating system that uses RDP to connect to remote computers. It provides a graphical interface for users to access and control remote machines.<\/p><p>Here are the key features of RDC:<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>Simple: <\/strong>RDC has a user-friendly interface built into Windows so users can set up and use it without extensive technical knowledge.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Accessible:<\/strong> You can access from any Windows device, so users can connect to their work computers from home or other remote locations.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Integrated:<\/strong> Seamlessly integrates with other Microsoft services, so if you are already in the Microsoft ecosystem, it\u2019s a cohesive experience.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>RDC is perfect for individual users who want to connect to their work computers from home or IT professionals <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/en\/discover\/ios-and-android-remote-access-software\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">managing multiple devices<\/a> in a network. Its simplicity and integration with Windows make it a great choice for many users.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba65784 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ba65784\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key differences between RDP and RDC<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f356e6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f356e6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\">While RDP and RDC are related, they are not the same. Here are the differences:<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>Technology and architecture: <\/strong>RDP is the protocol under the remote connection, and RDC is the client application that uses RDP. RDP can be used by other client applications, not just RDC.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>User experience:<\/strong> RDC has a simplified interface, so it\u2019s user-friendly and accessible for nontechnical users. RDP has more control and customization options, which is good for advanced users and administrators.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Performance:<\/strong> Both RDP and RDC are high performance but RDP\u2019s advanced features can be more optimized in complex environments. RDP\u2019s performance is enhanced by RemoteFX which improves the graphical experience over remote connections.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Security: <\/strong>Both have robust security features, including encryption and multi-factor authentication. But RDP has NLA (Network Level Authentication) which adds an extra layer of security. Best practices for secure usage are necessary to mitigate vulnerabilities.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Compatibility:<\/strong> RDP supports many devices and operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile platforms through third-party clients. RDC is designed for Windows environments but can also be used with the Microsoft Remote Desktop app on macOS.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2682870 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2682870\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Benefits of remote connection tools<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25119f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"25119f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/c85676e0-e29d-4c1b-9aae-299d295962be-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-40931\" alt=\"Group of people working together on laptops\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/c85676e0-e29d-4c1b-9aae-299d295962be-scaled.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/c85676e0-e29d-4c1b-9aae-299d295962be-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/c85676e0-e29d-4c1b-9aae-299d295962be-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/c85676e0-e29d-4c1b-9aae-299d295962be-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/c85676e0-e29d-4c1b-9aae-299d295962be-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/c85676e0-e29d-4c1b-9aae-299d295962be-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a38615 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a38615\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Remote connection tools like RDP and RDC have many benefits:<\/p><p><strong>Cost reduction:<\/strong> Remote connection tools can reduce the need for physical office space and travel expenses. Employees can work from anywhere, with no need for permanent desks and large office spaces.<\/p><p><strong>Increased security:<\/strong> While remote work brings new security challenges, remote connection tools with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/en\/connect\/security\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">advanced security features<\/a> can protect sensitive data. Encryption, multi-factor authentication, and secure access protocols are necessary to maintain security.<\/p><p><strong>Flexible working: <\/strong>These tools allow employees to work from anywhere, increasing productivity and job satisfaction. Flexible working can also make a business more resilient to disruptions such as natural disasters or pandemics.<\/p><p><strong>Better collaboration: <\/strong>Facilitate remote team collaboration. Features like real-time screen sharing, file transfer, and integrated chat can improve communication and teamwork.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdcda09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cdcda09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Remote access methods<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b709a6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b709a6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"994\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image4.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-22703\" alt=\"Woman using a desktop computer. The screen has a VPN symbol.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image4.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image4-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image4-1024x636.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image4-768x477.png 768w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image4-1536x954.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7f4cf9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f7f4cf9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Knowing the different remote access methods can help you choose the right one for you:<\/p><p><strong>Direct access:<\/strong> Connects directly to a remote device. Users can control the device as if they are physically present. This method is simple and good for simple remote control scenarios.<\/p><p><strong>Indirect access:<\/strong> Uses an intermediary server to relay data between devices. This method is good for complex environments where direct connection is not possible.<\/p><p><strong>VPN (Virtual Private Network):<\/strong> A virtual private network (VPN) enables secure data exchange by creating a secure private connection between two devices. In simple terms, it builds a private tunnel between the two devices whereby all exchanged data is protected by a layer of encryption.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e64755 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0e64755\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Types of remote access technology<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0665dc2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0665dc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol):<\/strong> Optimized for Windows environment, RDP provides robust remote control and supports multiple devices and operating systems.<\/p><p><strong>VPN (Virtual Private Network):<\/strong> As we mentioned earlier, a VPN connection is sometimes understood as providing the remote user with a tunnel into the internal IT ecosystem of an organization. Users can then access tools and resources as they would in-house.<\/p><p>VPNs have been around for a while now and are understandably very popular. They offer security via encryption balance with flexibility. The result is that it\u2019s easier to shift files between local and remote networks.<\/p><p>However, VPNs can be difficult to set up, sometimes requiring significant technical expertise.\u00a0<\/p><p>Furthermore, a VPN doesn\u2019t give remote users access to the remote desktop of a specific device. Instead, users can access the tools and resources on a remote network more generally.<\/p><p><strong>Secure remote access:<\/strong> Secure remote access provides users with direct control of a device that\u2019s elsewhere, allowing them to interact with that device as if they\u2019re sitting in front of it. At the same time, someone else literally sitting in front of that device would be able to watch the remote user\u2019s actions.<\/p><p>With a VPN connection, a remote user connects to a network rather than a specific device. But with secure remote access (and RDP, as well), you can view and control a specific device.<\/p><p>This makes secure remote access a powerful business tool. For instance, remote workers can access their office computers even when they\u2019re working from home, and IT support staff can troubleshoot an employee\u2019s computer (or mobile, tablet, or other device) no matter where either individual is based. This supports flexibility and keeps employees productive.<\/p><p>Secure remote access connections are generally facilitated by specialist software. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/en\/blog\/remote-access-software-what-to-look-for-best\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Remote access software<\/a> takes care of the technical steps involved in remote connection, making it a convenient option for a wide range of users.\u00a0<\/p><p>Of course, for security reasons, keeping any remote access software up to date is essential and ensuring all the latest patches are installed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86a01f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"86a01f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are remote desktop services (RDS)?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-096aea9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"096aea9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Remote Desktop Services (RDS) are a set of components in the Microsoft Windows operating system. It\u2019s underpinned by Microsoft\u2019s Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), mentioned above.<\/p><p>A core benefit of these components is that they allow users to connect with a desktop remotely from whatever physical device they\u2019re using. Once connected, users can interact (remotely) with that desktop.<\/p><p>RDS system permissions dictate the experience, however, in theory, individuals can use the remote desktop (including access to all its software, files, and tools) as if it\u2019s installed on the machine they\u2019re sitting at.<\/p><p>However, RDS does have limitations. One is that it doesn\u2019t support effective screen-sharing, which can reduce its business applications. Screen-sharing technology benefits collaboration and tech support, for example.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc4f099 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bc4f099\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Remote access software from RealVNC<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8e475a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f8e475a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>RealVNC offers powerful remote access software, enabling users to remotely control computers. It\u2019s a convincing alternative to both RDS and VPN.<\/p><p>RealVNC\u2019s flagship product, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/en\/connect\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RealVNC Connect<\/a>, makes it easy for businesses to provide secure remote access and support from anywhere. The highly flexible and customizable system works across a wide range of platforms and operating systems, making it a convenient choice for any business. It also offers multiple security options, which is crucial in today\u2019s digital-first world.<\/p><p>RealVNC Connect delivers high-quality, smooth, and responsive remote connections. You\u2019ll feel like you\u2019re right in front of the host device, especially with its remote desktop capabilities.<\/p><p>Additionally, RealVNC\u2019s software makes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/en\/discover\/screen-sharing\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">screen-sharing collaboration<\/a> across your teams easy. For instance, IT support staff can access an employee\u2019s device and fix an issue while the employee watches. Want to explore RealVNC&#8217;s capabilities for yourself? <a href=\"https:\/\/manage.realvnc.com\/en\/auth\/sign_up\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get started with a free trial<\/a>!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Remote desktop technologies are essential tools for modern businesses, enabling seamless remote work, efficient support, and effective collaboration. Two common terms you may hear in this space are Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and Remote Desktop Connection (RDC). While these acronyms are sometimes used interchangeably, they refer to distinct components within remote access. 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