TeamViewer Alternatives Filtered by 'VNC Viewer'

The best alternative to TeamViewer is UltraVNC, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to TeamViewer and eight of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to TeamViewer are TightVNC, RealVNC, Apache Guacamole and Apple Screen Sharing.

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  1. UltraVNC icon

    UltraVNC

     276 likes

    Secure, free remote desktop access for Windows lets users control computers via LAN or internet, share screens, sync clipboards, transfer files, support IT helpdesks, provide remote demonstrations, and assist users without pre-installation using add-ons.

    107 UltraVNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    UltraVNC vs TeamViewer Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    0

    Because it has a good user interface and does pretty much anything tv doess

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    15

    Have to manually open ports/redirect firewall. Extra alternate software/hardware modification required.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    UltraVNC is nice to connect to hosts while on the same network. However, you are unable to tell your parents to install this and connect to them.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 7 comments
    • UltraVNC is Free and Open SourceTeamViewer is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • UltraVNC is LightweightTeamViewer is not according to our users
  2. TightVNC icon

    TightVNC

     261 likes

    TightVNC is a free remote desktop application. With TightVNC, you can see the desktop of a remote machine and control it with your local mouse and keyboard, just like you would do it sitting in the front of that computer.

    112 TightVNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    TightVNC vs TeamViewer Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    ChaosDrop
    14

    For users who know what they are doing TightVNC is a great way to control systems remotely.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    33

    TightVNC requires server configuration and port forwarding. Too complicated for the average remote client who uses Team Viewer for remote support.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    7

    Have to manually open ports/redirect firewall. Extra alternate software/hardware modification required.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 7 comments
    • TightVNC is Free Personal and Open SourceTeamViewer is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • TightVNC is LightweightTeamViewer is not according to our users
  4. RealVNC icon

    RealVNC

     146 likes

    Secure, cost-effective remote access and support for your computer, from your desktop or mobile device.

    119 RealVNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
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    RealVNC vs TeamViewer Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Does not offer easy to use access. Need to run server.. open ports, know IP addresses etc...

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    4

    free for home use and seems to have dns service. Last point is very important if you have to manage a PC of your grandparents

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • RealVNC is Paid and ProprietaryTeamViewer is Free Personal and Proprietary
  5. Apache Guacamole icon

    Apache Guacamole

     46 likes

    Guacamole is a clientless remote desktop gateway. It supports standard protocols like VNC and RDP. We call it clientless because no plugins or client software are required.

    70 Apache Guacamole alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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    Apache Guacamole vs TeamViewer Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    -3

    Guacamole provide HTML5 remote access solution, client PC does not require any software for remote accessing the server. Administrator can also monitor / kill any connection in real time. Administrator can also assign user with particular server access.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Apache Guacamole is Free and Open SourceTeamViewer is Free Personal and Proprietary
  6. Apple Screen Sharing icon

    Apple Screen Sharing

     24 likes

    Screen Sharing is a VNC client by Apple Inc. included as part of Mac OS X v10.5. It allows remote observance or control of any Macintosh machine on the local network that has Screen Sharing activated. It may also be used over the Internet via iChat.

    78 Apple Screen Sharing alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  7. 1Remote icon

    1Remote

     5 likes

    1Remote (previously PRemoteM) is a modern personal remote session manager and launcher. It is a single place to manage all your remote sessions supporting a number of different protocols.

    20 1Remote alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Field Monitor icon

    Field Monitor

     Like

    Remote-desktop client designed for the GNOME platform. Access virtual machines and other external screens.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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