HP has officially communicated what many professionals in the gaming, post‑production, and media industries feared: HP Anyware (formerly Teradici PCoIP) is being sunset. With the retirement of Trusted Zero Clients and the approaching End‑of‑Life deadlines for HP Anyware, studios and IT administrators worldwide are urgently seeking a reliable, secure, and ultra‑high‑performance alternative.
For years, Teradici was the gold standard for video editors, colorists, VFX artists, and game developers. Why? Because it delivered what creative professionals need most: color precision, low latency, and robust enterprise data security.
Today, the market requires a next‑generation successor. So, what is the best alternative to Teradici / HP Anyware? The answer is Remotly.
Why Switching from Teradici to Remotly is an Upgrade, Not Just a Replacement
Remotly was built from the ground up to handle demanding graphics, real‑time rendering, and high‑throughput workflows. Rather than inheriting legacy infrastructure, Remotly delivers a lightweight core engine that outperforms traditional remote desktop systems across every key metric.
1. Ultra‑High Resolution & Color Accuracy (6K, HDR, 4:4:4)
While HP Anyware often capped workflows at 4K or required significant bandwidth overhead for higher quality modes, Remotly raises the bar:
- Up to 6K Resolution Streaming: Native support for 4K, 5K, and 6K desktop environments.
- 4:4:4 Pixel Precision & 10-Bit HDR: Full pixel precision with zero chroma subsampling degradation. Colorists and editors see pixel‑perfect color fidelity directly from their remote host station.
- High Frame Rates (120 / 240 FPS): Essential for game development, 3D design, and motion graphics where real‑time input response and smooth playback are non‑negotiable.
2. Near‑Zero Latency Performance
Leveraging direct Peer‑to‑Peer (P2P) architecture and advanced stream optimization, Remotly reduces input lag below a single frame. Interacting with a remote machine feels identical to sitting directly in front of the physical rig.
3. Native Virtual Hardware & Stylus Integration
Remotly integrates native Virtual Display Adapters and Virtual Audio Drivers directly into the stack:
- Headless Machine Control: Easily create and manage virtual displays on servers or PCs without physical monitors connected.
- Full Stylus & Tablet Support: Complete pen pressure and tilt sensitivity support on clients (including tablets via the Remotly Mobile App), ideal for digital artists and animators.
4. Uncompromising Enterprise Cybersecurity
Data sovereignty and intellectual property protection remain vital for studio operations:
- End‑to‑End Encryption: Secured with RSA-4096 and AES-256 algorithms, paired with TLS 1.2 / TLS 1.3 for file transfers.
- Self‑Hosted Relay Infrastructure: Deploy free private relay servers on‑premise, in public cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), or even on low‑power hardware like Raspberry Pi. Session data stays within your private network, ensuring full GDPR compliance and network isolation.
- Advanced Access Controls: Unattended access with Remote Reboot and Wake‑on‑LAN, risk‑score evaluation for incoming requests, screen blanking, and remote input blocking.
5. Flexible Concurrency and Multi‑User Collaboration
Unlike rigid legacy licensing models, Remotly is engineered for flexible studio workflows:
- Multi‑Join Technology: Connect to up to 8 remote PCs simultaneously, or host up to 4 collaborative users on a single host machine (perfect for team reviews, director cuts, and pair programming).
- Unlimited Concurrency: Simultaneous connection capabilities for all licensed users across your organization.
- Cross‑Platform Ecosystem: Client applications available for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.
At a Glance: HP Anyware (Teradici) vs. Remotly
| Feature / Capability | HP Anyware (Teradici) | Remotly |
|---|---|---|
| Product Status | Sunsetting / End of Life | Actively Developed / Next‑Gen Engine |
| Max Resolution | Typically 4K UHD | Up to 6K (4K, 5K, 6K) |
| Color Fidelity | 4:4:4 / PCoIP Ultra | 4:4:4 Pixel Precision & 10-bit HDR |
| Framerate & Latency | 30-60 FPS | Up to 120/240 FPS (latency below a single frame) |
| Relay Server Flexibility | Complex / Proprietary | Free Self‑Hosted Relay (Linux, Cloud, Raspberry Pi) |
| Virtual Hardware | Limited / Add‑on required | Built‑in Virtual Display & Audio Drivers |
| Digital Pen / Stylus | Requires specialized plugins | Native pressure & tilt support built‑in |
| Multi‑User Collaboration | Limited | Host up to 4 users simultaneously on 1 PC |
Conclusion: Seamlessly Transition Your Workflows to Remotly
The sunsetting of HP Anyware doesn't have to disrupt your creative pipeline. It presents an opportunity to transition your team to a faster, more responsive, and cost‑effective remote desktop platform.
Whether you run a Game Dev studio, an editorial post‑production house, or an enterprise IT infrastructure – Remotly delivers full workstation performance anywhere, anytime.