What's the difference between a zero client and a thin client?

Feature
Zero Client
Thin Client

Can make secure connections to remote computers or virtual computers via direct network connection or VDI platform

Copper Connection

Fiber Connection

Supports 2-4 Displays

Supports integrated or external common access card (CAC) readers

Small form factor devices

No session memory after a power cycle

During a session: the data and computing are done at the host computer

No usable digital footprint from a session

All connection settings are contained in a locked firmware

Operating System

PCoIP

Memory

Storage