Chicken Alternatives

Chicken is described as 'VNC client for Mac OS X. A VNC client allows remote access to another computer over the network. Chicken is based on Chicken of the VNC' and is an app in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Chicken for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Chicken alternative is AnyDesk. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Chrome Remote Desktop or Bananas Screen Sharing. Other great apps like Chicken are TightVNC, UltraVNC, LogMeIn Resolve and RealVNC.

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Chicken is a VNC client for Mac OS X. A VNC client allows remote access to another computer over the network. Chicken is...

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Chicken alternatives page was last updated Mar 1, 2025
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  1. AnyDesk icon
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    Efficient app for secure remote access and file transfers across desktop and mobile devices. It's small, fast, and ideal for both enterprise and personal use, compatible with systems like macOS, Windows, and Linux, and offers features like session recording and custom branding.

    141 AnyDesk alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • Apple TV
    • Raspberry Pi
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Unattended Access
    2.  Low Latency
    3.  No installation required
    4.  Integrated File Sharing
    5.  Remote Support
    6.  Quick connection
    7.  Screen Sharing
    8.  Support for Aliases
    9.  Portable
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Ad-free

    AnyDesk VS Chicken

     
    • AnyDesk is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Chicken.

    • AnyDesk is the most popular free alternative to Chicken.

    • AnyDesk is Free Personal and ProprietaryChicken is Free and Open Source
    • AnyDesk is LightweightChicken is not according to our users
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    Chrome Remote Desktop allows users to remotely access another computer through Chrome browser or a Chromebook. Computers can be made available on an short-term basis for scenarios such as ad hoc remote support, or on a more long-term basis for remote access to your applications...

    100 Chrome Remote Desktop alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Remote Support
    2.  Proxy support
    3.  Built-in terminal emulation
    4.  Integrated File Sharing
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Desktop Sharing
    7.  Screen Sharing
    8.  Trust Level system
    9.  Save web page for offline use

    Chrome Remote Desktop VS Chicken

     
    • Chrome Remote Desktop is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Chicken.

    • Chrome Remote Desktop is Free and ProprietaryChicken is Free and Open Source
    • Chrome Remote Desktop is LightweightChicken is not according to our users
  3. TightVNC icon
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    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.

    105 TightVNC alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  VNC Viewer
    2.  Local Network Connection
    3.  Screen Sharing
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  VNC Support
    7.  Portable
    8.  Desktop Sharing
    9.  Two-factor Authentication
    10.  Integrated File Sharing

    TightVNC VS Chicken

     
    • TightVNC is the most popular Open Source alternative to Chicken.

    • TightVNC is Free Personal and Open SourceChicken is Free and Open Source
    • TightVNC is LightweightChicken is not according to our users
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    Bananas offers a cross-platform, peer-to-peer screen-sharing service without needing an account or server infrastructure. It uses WebRTC for secure connections, lets users collaborate with multiple cursors, and features a unique connection URL. Privacy is ensured as no data is stored.

    51 Bananas Screen Sharing alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Screen Sharing
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Peer-To-Peer
    7.  Cross-Platform
    8.  Multiple Cursors
    9.  WebRTC

    Bananas Screen Sharing VS Chicken

     
  5. UltraVNC icon
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    UltraVNC is easy to use and free software that can display the screen of another computer (via the Internet or a local network) on your own screen. The program allows you to use your mouse and keyboard to control the other computer remotely.

    100 UltraVNC alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BE flagBelgium
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Freedom
    3.  VNC Server
    4.  Stores connection configs per PC
    5.  Integrated Chat
    6.  VNC Support
    7.  Integrated File Sharing
    8.  Remote Work
    9.  VNC Viewer

    UltraVNC VS Chicken

     
  6. LogMeIn Resolve icon
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    Offers endpoint management with remote control, IT tools integrating remote monitoring, management, access, support, ticketing, and automation. Mobile Device Management manages apps, security, and devices across systems.

    143 LogMeIn Resolve alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    LogMeIn Resolve Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Integrated File Sharing

    LogMeIn Resolve VS Chicken

     
    • LogMeIn Resolve is the most popular Web-based alternative to Chicken.

    • LogMeIn Resolve is the most popular commercial alternative to Chicken.

    • LogMeIn Resolve is Paid and ProprietaryChicken is Free and Open Source
  7. RealVNC icon
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    Secure, cost-effective remote access and support for your computer, from your desktop or mobile device.

    113 RealVNC alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi

    RealVNC Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  VNC Viewer
    4.  VNC Support
    5.  SSH
    6.  VNC Server
    7.  Works behind firewalls

    RealVNC VS Chicken

     
  8. TigerVNC icon
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    TigerVNC is an advanced VNC implementation. It is based on the fourth generation of VNC. TigerVNC also includes features from the TightVNC and TurboVNC projects. This includes accelerated JPEG compression. TigerVNC supports the latest X.Org X server.

    74 TigerVNC alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    TigerVNC Features

    1.  Raspberry Pi Development
    2.  Integrated File Sharing
    3.  VNC Support
    4.  VNC Viewer
    5.  VNC Server

    TigerVNC VS Chicken

     
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    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.

    68 Apache Guacamole alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron

    Top Apache Guacamole Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Two-factor Authentication
    3.  Clientless Remote Connection
    4.  Browser-based
    5.  User Management
    6.  Dockerized
    7.  Web-Based
    8.  Role-based security access
    9.  RDP
    10.  VNC Viewer
    11.  VNC Support

    Apache Guacamole VS Chicken

     
    • Apache Guacamole is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Chicken.

    • Apache Guacamole is Free and Open SourceChicken is also Free and Open Source
  10. UltraViewer icon
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    Computer Remote Control/Access Support software. UltraViewer help you remote control your partner's computer to support them like you're next to their screen.

    134 UltraViewer alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • VN flagVietnam

    Platforms

    • Windows

    UltraViewer Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Remote Support
    3.  Integrated Chat
    4.  Multiple languages
    5.  PC Remote access
    6.  Real time collaboration
    7.  Integrated File Sharing

    UltraViewer VS Chicken

     
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    Remote Utilities is a remote PC access program for connecting to a remote PC over LAN or via the Internet. The program is used by system administrators, home users and helpdesks for remotely managing PCs in their corporate or home network, or providing customer support.

    109 Remote Utilities alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted

    Top Remote Utilities Features

    1.  RDP Functionality
    2. Microsoft Active Directory icon  Active Directory integration
    3.  Integrated File Sharing
    4.  Bypass Firewall
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Unattended Access
    7.  Two-factor Authentication
    8.  Screen Sharing
    9.  Desktop Sharing
    10.  Portable
    11.  Attended access
    12.  Proxy support

    Remote Utilities VS Chicken

     
  12. join.me icon
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    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.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Microsoft Office Outlook
    • Microsoft Office 365

    join.me Features

    1.  User Session Recording
    2.  Portable
    3.  Screen Sharing
    4. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    5.  Secure File Sharing
    6.  Meeting
    7.  Video Conferencing

    join.me VS Chicken

     
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