# Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)

An RDP/VNC client built around a proprietary "Fluid" protocol, with SSO, MDM, and 2FA for teams — $34.99 one-time via the Mac App Store.

- **Category:** [Utilities](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/utilities/)
- **Price:** $34.99 one-time (Mac App Store); 14-day free trial via direct download; Jump Desktop for Teams is a separate per-user subscription
- **Open source:** no
- **Official site:** https://jumpdesktop.com
- **Available via:** Mac App Store, Direct
- **Requirements:** macOS 10.13 or later, per the Mac App Store listing.
- **Maker:** Phase Five Systems

## Kitsmith's take

Positions itself on protocol quality rather than price: Fluid 2.0 is Jump Desktop’s own alternative to RDP/VNC, pitched for 4:4:4 10-bit color and low-latency audio rather than just screen mirroring. The Mac App Store version is a $34.99 one-time purchase; a separate 14-day free trial is available via direct download, and Jump Desktop for Teams adds MDM deployment, SSO, 2FA, and a management dashboard as its own per-user subscription for organizations. A long-running product (App Store reviews mention five-plus years of daily use) from PhaseFive Systems rather than a household-name company, worth knowing if brand recognition matters to you.

## Features

- **Fluid 2.0 protocol:** A proprietary alternative to RDP/VNC the developer built for speed, with 4:4:4 10-bit color and surround sound.
- **RDP and VNC support:** Also connects over standard RDP and VNC, not just its own protocol, for connecting to Windows and Linux machines.
- **Enterprise management:** MDM deployment, SSO, 2FA enforcement, and SCIM are available on the separate Teams plan.

## FAQ

**How much does Jump Desktop cost?**

$34.99 one-time via the Mac App Store, or a 14-day free trial through direct download. Jump Desktop for Teams is priced separately as a per-user subscription for organizations.

**Who makes Jump Desktop?**

Phase Five Systems.


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Hand-verified listing on Kitsmith: https://notchlist.vercel.app/apps/jump-desktop-rdp-vnc-fluid/