TeamViewer Alternatives Filtered by 'VNC Server'

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 four of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to TeamViewer are RealVNC, wayvnc and kmsvnc.

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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. 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
  4. W

    wayvnc

     1 like

    This is a VNC server for wlroots-based Wayland compositors. It attaches to a running Wayland session, creates virtual input devices, and exposes a single display via the RFB protocol. The Wayland session may be a headless one, so it is also possible to run wayvnc without a...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (ISC)

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wayland
     
  5. K

    kmsvnc

     1 like

    A VNC server for DRM/KMS capable GNU/Linux devices.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wayland
    • X11
     
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