| Feature | Standard RDP | VPN + RDP | IXRemote RDP | |---------|--------------|-----------|---------------| | Setup complexity | High (port forwarding, static IP) | Medium | Low (web portal) | | Firewall friendliness | Poor (blocked 3389) | Medium (VPN port may be open) | Good (HTTPS) | | Anonymity | None | Depends on VPN | Built-in (often) | | Cost | Free (OS included) | VPN subscription + Windows license | Monthly fee (higher than plain RDP VPS) |
Think of it as “RDP as a Service”—you rent a virtual Windows machine (Windows Server or Windows 10/11) hosted on robust infrastructure, then connect to it via Microsoft’s native Remote Desktop client. ixremote rdp
According to reviewers on platforms like Trustpilot , the service maintains a moderate reputation. | Feature | Standard RDP | VPN +