RealVNC Alternatives

RealVNC is described as 'Secure, cost-effective remote access and support for your computer, from your desktop or mobile device' and is a very popular Remote Desktop tool in the network & admin category. There are more than 100 alternatives to RealVNC for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best RealVNC alternative is TeamViewer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try TeamViewer or RustDesk. Other great apps like RealVNC are Remmina, Chrome Remote Desktop, TightVNC and UltraVNC.

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  1. Xrdp icon
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    xrdp provides a graphical login to remote machines using Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). xrdp accepts connections from a variety of RDP clients:

    95 Xrdp alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  2. Vinagre icon
     36 likes

    A VNC/SSH Client for the GNOME Desktop

    • You can connect to several machines at the same time with tabs
    • You can keep track of your most used connections with favorites
    • You can keep track of your recently used connections through GtkRecent
    • You can browse your network f.

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  3. AnyViewer icon
     6 likes

    Remote desktop solution designed for IT support and remote work, featuring streaming protocols, minimal delay, multi-computer control, real-time chat, remote reboot and management tools, 256-bit encryption, GDPR compliance, two-factor authentication, and privacy options.

    25 AnyViewer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  4. join.me icon
     126 likes

    Easy to start, easy to join and with no downloads for viewers, connecting for external presentations, sales demos, and ad hoc get-togethers means you get work done and get on with it.

    202 join.me alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Microsoft Outlook
    • Microsoft 365
     
  5. ThinLinc icon
     8 likes

    A Linux remote desktop server built on open source technology.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. Remote Ripple icon
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    Remote Ripple is a versatile VNC Viewer for seamless access to remote desktops from any device, offering both personal and commercial use for free.

    16 Remote Ripple alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
     
  7. Dayon! icon
     11 likes

    A user-friendly, open-source, cross-platform solution, that allows controlling of remote computers. It can be used as an alternative to various commercial remote desktop and assistance products.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
     
  8. KRDC icon
     19 likes

    KRDC is the KDE Remote Desktop Client. KRDC was overhauled as part of the Google Summer of Code (SoC) 2007 by Urs Wolfer and other developers to be included in the KDE 4.0. An overhaul was needed as KRDC development had slowed to a stop as it had no active maintainer for several...

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • KDE
     
  9. Connections icon
     3 likes

    Connections allows you to connect to and use other desktops. This can be a great way to access content or software on a different desktop operating system. It can also be used as a way to provide support to users who might need help.

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
     
  10. RemoteView icon
     7 likes

    RemoteView is a service that lets you remotely access your computers and mobile devices through your internet connection, regardless of time and place. All you need to do is install the agent on your remote computers, Android devices, and servers.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  11. Apple Remote Desktop is basically the Apple version of Windows Remote Desktop. It's the way to use RDP host from a Mac.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  12. AweSun is a powerful, all-in-one remote desktop software designed for both IT professionals and gamers. It offers a seamless cross-platform experience (Windows, macOS, Android, iOS) with banking-level encryption.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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