Java Applications Deserve a Native Experience
Many teams still rely on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) platforms to deliver their Java Desktop (Swing, JavaFX, Netbeans, Eclipse(SWT)) applications. It works, but often at a cost: complex infrastructure, high maintenance overhead, limited browser access, and a less-than-ideal user experience.
Webswing changes the equation.
Instead of streaming a whole desktop session just to use one application, Webswing lets you run your Java app natively inside the browser.
No virtualization. No remote desktops. No client-side Java.
Your application stays on your server - secure, lightweight, and fully interactive in the browser.
Why Teams Are Rethinking RDP Delivery
In recent years, we’ve seen a clear trend: organizations are looking for simpler, more focused alternatives to their existing RDP-based setups.
Whether they're using a general-purpose RDP stack or a comprehensive solution like Citrix, teams often face:
- multiple infrastructure layers just to serve one app,
- limited browser compatibility,
- costly license models with unused features,
- and fragile user environments requiring ongoing IT support.
Webswing was designed to address these pain points directly.
By focusing purely on Java desktop application delivery and doing it entirely in the browser, we eliminate the complexity without compromising functionality.
Built for Java, Not Just Compatible With It - Enough
Generic RDP platforms are built to serve any kind of application. That flexibility comes with tradeoffs.
Webswing is different: it was purpose-built for legacy desktop apps.
That means:
- Better performance for Java UI interactions
- Smoother rendering of Swing, JavaFX, Eclipse (SWT) and Netbeans elements
- Seamless handling of threading, input focus, resizing, and app-specific behavior
- Support for custom integrations via the Java API
If your app is written in Java, shouldn’t the platform that delivers it actually understand Java properly?
Yes, Even If You're Using Citrix
Citrix remains a leading platform for delivering full desktop environments and managing complex application landscapes. It’s a strong enterprise tool.
But when your use case is narrower, like securely delivering one or more internal Java applications, it may be more than you need.
We’ve worked with many clients who continued using Citrix for some workloads, while choosing Webswing for their Java-specific applications. Others made a full switch once they realized how lightweight and efficient browser-based Java delivery with Webswing could be.
Webswing isn’t a replacement for everything, but if your priority is running a Java desktop app remotely, this might be the last tool you ever need.
What Makes Webswing Different?
- No Code Changes Needed - Your existing Java application runs as-is. Even legacy Swing or JavaFX codebases work without modification.
- Zero Client Installation - No Java on the client. No browser extensions. Just open a modern browser and start using the app.
- Built-in security - TLS encryption, full session isolation, built-in support for Single Sign-On (SSO), and audit logging all come standard.
- Integration-Ready - Supports scripting, logging, and monitoring hooks, fits easily into modern dev environments.
- Agnostic by Design - Works with any browser, Java framework, or JVM. No vendor lock-in. No surprises. Just flexibility where it counts.
- Works Anywhere - On-prem, in the cloud, behind a VPN, or inside Kubernetes - Webswing is deployment-flexible and platform agnostic.
What It Feels Like to Switch
“Without Webswing, we could never have brought our rich Java Swing user interface to the browser in such a short time. We are very impressed with Webswing itself, and with the quality and responsiveness of the provided support.”
Bert-Jan de Gier, Director/Owner, CostPerform
“We love Webswing! It's an ingenious piece of technology that enables our customers to bring our Java based desktop applications to their users without the need to deploy Java throughout their organizations. Things couldn't be any simpler.”
Alexander N. Mueller, CTO, Administration Intelligence AG
“Webswing enabled us to bring our mobile Java app, which is used for aircraft handling on the apron, to new mobile devices. By using the app through the browser, we had the opportunity to run it on a different operating system and independent of the Java version on the device without a massive investment in developing a new app.”
Martin Rogal, Head of Development Technologies,Flughafen München
Make the Move at Your Own Pace
Migration or Modernisation doesn’t have to be all or nothing.
Many teams begin with a pilot deployment, running one Java app with Webswing to see how it performs in their environment.
From there, it's easy to scale:
- Add more apps
- Set up user authentication
- Enable auditing and access control
- Build integrations into your existing workflows
- And/or start the apps’ modernisation to native technologies
We provide full documentation, onboarding support, and direct access to our engineering team for larger deployments.
Curious? Start with a Free Trial
- No commitment
- No sales pressure
- Just your app, running in a browser
We’ll help you evaluate if Webswing fits and if it can simplify your current setup.
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Webswing takes a fundamentally different path than traditional RDP tools.
It’s a focused, elegant solution for a very specific challenge: running Java desktop apps remotely without the overhead.
If you're managing an RDP stack today, whether standalone or via a platform like Citrix - Webswing could give you a simpler path forward.
Give it a try. You might not look back!
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