VNC Connect Alternatives for Linux

    There are many alternatives to VNC Connect for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is AnyDesk. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Chrome Remote Desktop or DWService. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to VNC Connect and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to VNC Connect are TightVNC (Free, Open Source), NoMachine (Freemium), TigerVNC (Free, Open Source) and Zoho Assist (Freemium).

    This page was last updated Aug 19, 2021
    1. AnyDesk offers a fast, intuitive and security-focused way to connect to remote computers.
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      Lacks NAT-to-NAT connections that VNC Connect (RealVNC) provides. If both sides are behind NAT, it will not perform NAT traversal.
      Negative comment • over 3 years ago

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    2. Chrome Remote Desktop allows users to remotely access another computer through Chrome browser or a Chromebook.
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      Most users think Chrome Remote Desktop is a great alternative to VNC Connect.
    4. DWService is an open source project which offers a service that allows access to remote systems (Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry...) using a standard web browser - without any component required on the client side.
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      unlimited devices, no installation for viewer/client, free dispatcher
      Positive comment • over 1 year ago

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    5. TightVNC is a free remote control software package. 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.
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      Most users think TightVNC is a great alternative to VNC Connect.
    6. NoMachine NX is an enterprise-class solution for secure remote access, desktop virtualization, and hosted desktop deployment built around the self-designed and self-developed NX suite of components.
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    8. 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.
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      Most users think TigerVNC is a great alternative to VNC Connect.
      Easy to configure, fast, local and secure.
      Positive comment • almost 2 years ago

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      nimowy It has all the features of tightvnc, a good license, it comes with windows 64 binaries, it appears to be an active project with security fixes, and it works well.
      Positive comment • over 4 years ago

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    9. Support customers on a remote computer easily through web-based, on-demand remote support sessions. Set up unattended remote access and manage remote PCs, laptops, mobile devices, and servers effortlessly.
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    10. This is a full computer management web site. With MeshCentral, you can run your own web server to remotely manage and control computers on a local network or anywhere on the internet.
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    11. Remotely is a free and open-source remote desktop, remote scripting, and rich auto-complete to maximize your IT support efficiency. Remote Desktop
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    12. 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.
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