Choosing an RDP Client on macOS:What I Learned After Managing Windows Machines from a Mac

If you move from Windows to macOS and still need to access Windows servers or desktops, one of the first problems you will hit is remote access.

Many developers are familiar with Microsoft's Remote Desktop client (mstsc) on Windows and expect a similar built-in workflow on Mac. macOS does not include a native RDP client, so you need a third-party solution.

After trying different approaches, I found that the choice depends heavily on how you use remote connections: connecting to one Windows machine occasionally is simple, while managing multiple servers and protocols requires a different workflow.

Microsoft's Remote Desktop Client: The Obvious Starting Point

Microsoft provides an official RDP client for macOS through Windows App.