UltraVNC AlternativesTop Remote Desktop Tools and other similar apps like UltraVNC

UltraVNC is described as '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' and is a very popular Remote Desktop tool in the network & admin category. There are more than 100 alternatives to UltraVNC for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best UltraVNC alternative is TeamViewer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try RustDesk or Remmina. Other great apps like UltraVNC are AnyDesk, TightVNC, Bananas Screen Sharing and LogMeIn Resolve.

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  1. TeamViewer icon

    TeamViewer

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    Connect remotely to PCs or servers securely in seconds. TeamViewer offers remote control with VoIP, webcam & app selection for efficient global teamwork. Maintain privacy with peer-to-peer connections. Ideal for support, collaboration, and accessible communication.

    51 TeamViewer alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Raspberry Pi
    TeamViewer screenshot 1

    Top TeamViewer Features

    1.  PC Remote access
    2.  Support for Remote Control
    3.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    4.  Remote Reboot
    5.  Unattended Access
    6.  Screen Sharing
    7.  Desktop Sharing
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Portable
    10.  User Session Recording
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Wi-Fi Sharing

    TeamViewer VS UltraVNC

     
    Comments about TeamViewer as an Alternative to UltraVNC
    Guest
    Negative Apr 1, 2016
    6

    Team Viewer requires installing a TeamViewer add on, but UltraVNC plays with whatever VNC server you have.

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    • Some users think TeamViewer is a great UltraVNC alternative, some don't.

    • TeamViewer is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to UltraVNC.

    • TeamViewer is the most popular free alternative to UltraVNC.

    • TeamViewer is Free Personal and ProprietaryUltraVNC is Free and Open Source
  2. RustDesk icon

    RustDesk

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    Provides secure, cross-platform remote access and file sharing with no registration needed. Offers end-to-end encryption, self-hosting, multi-monitor support, screen sharing, and portable use, all with a lightweight, ad-free interface.

    123 RustDesk alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SG flagSingapore

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    RustDesk screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Unattended Access
    3.  Low Latency
    4.  Screen Sharing
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Desktop Sharing
    8.  Stream audio
    9.  Portable
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    12.  Real time collaboration

    RustDesk VS UltraVNC

     

    • RustDesk is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to UltraVNC.

    • RustDesk is the most popular Open Source alternative to UltraVNC.

    • RustDesk is Freemium and Open SourceUltraVNC is Free and Open Source
    • RustDesk is Lightweight and Privacy focusedUltraVNC is not according to our users
  4. AnyDesk icon

    AnyDesk

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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 Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • Apple TV
    • Raspberry Pi
    • iPad
    AnyDesk screenshot 1

    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 UltraVNC

     
    Comments about AnyDesk as an Alternative to UltraVNC
    Guest
    Positive Jan 16, 2021
    0

    AnyDesk is far faster than UltraVNC. Both in terms of encoding and framerates.

    Anydesk also captures sound and can send keys all keystrokes directly to the server.

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    • Almost everyone thinks AnyDesk is a great UltraVNC alternative.

    • AnyDesk is Free Personal and ProprietaryUltraVNC is Free and Open Source
    • AnyDesk is LightweightUltraVNC is not according to our users
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  6. Remmina icon

    Remmina

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    Open source remote desktop client for Linux and BSD supporting RDP, VNC, SPICE, and more, aimed at sysadmins and travelers needing remote access with features like scrollable high-res desktops and organized connection management.

    140 Remmina alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
    Remmina screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Scalable

    Features

    1.  RDP
    2.  SSH
    3.  VNC Support
    4.  Support for Multiple protocols
    5.  Fullscreen support
    6.  RDP Functionality
    7.  Tabbed interface
    8.  Multiple Servers
    9.  User Session Recording
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Desktop Sharing
    12.  Native translations

    Remmina VS UltraVNC

     
  7. TightVNC icon

    TightVNC

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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 Personal • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Access Control

    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 UltraVNC

     
    Comments about TightVNC as an Alternative to UltraVNC
    Mahdy Abdelmotaleb
    Positive Jan 27, 2021
    0

    Using as server: After connecting, don't have to wait on black screen for 5 seconds until remote screen appears. Very responsive.

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    • Most users think TightVNC is a great UltraVNC alternative.

    • TightVNC is Free Personal and Open SourceUltraVNC is Free and Open Source
    • TightVNC is LightweightUltraVNC is not according to our users
  8. Bananas Screen Sharing icon

    Bananas Screen Sharing

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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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Bananas Screen Sharing screenshot 1

    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 UltraVNC

     
  10. LogMeIn Resolve icon

    LogMeIn Resolve

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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 screenshot 1

    LogMeIn Resolve Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Integrated File Sharing

    LogMeIn Resolve VS UltraVNC

     
    Comments about LogMeIn Resolve as an Alternative to UltraVNC
    Ian Dorfman
    Positive Apr 3, 2020
    0

    Both LogMeIn and UltraVNC offer remote desktop connection and control. Though their approaches to doing so are different, the end result is still, at its core, the same.

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    • Some users think LogMeIn Resolve is a great UltraVNC alternative, some don't.

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

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

    • LogMeIn Resolve is Paid and ProprietaryUltraVNC is Free and Open Source
  11. NoMachine icon

    NoMachine

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    Access remote computers easily with enterprise-class speed and features supporting any content including audio and video.

    127 NoMachine alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • LU flagLuxembourg
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
    NoMachine screenshot 1

    Top NoMachine Features

    1.  Remote Desktop Server
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Low Latency
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Media Streaming
    6.  Desktop Sharing
    7.  Controller Support
    8.  Record desktop activity
    9.  Integrated File Sharing
    10.  VNC Support
    11.  X server
    12.  KVM over IP

    NoMachine VS UltraVNC

     
  12. RealVNC icon

    RealVNC

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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 screenshot 1

    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 UltraVNC

     
  13. Apache Guacamole icon

    Apache Guacamole

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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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    Apache Guacamole screenshot 1

    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 UltraVNC

     
  14. TigerVNC icon

    TigerVNC

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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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Viewer Interface

    TigerVNC Features

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

    TigerVNC VS UltraVNC

     
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    Kasm Workspaces

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    Kasm Workspaces is a container streaming platform for delivering browser, desktop and application workloads to the web browser.

    24 Kasm Workspaces alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Ubuntu Jammy Desktop and Control Panel

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  OpenVPN
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  No Logs
    5.  Portable
    6.  Anonymous Proxy
    7.  Block Trackers
    8.  WireGuard
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Built-in VPN
    11.  OSINT
    12.  Sandbox

    Kasm Workspaces VS UltraVNC

     

    • Kasm Workspaces is the most popular SaaS alternative to UltraVNC.

    • Kasm Workspaces is Free Personal and ProprietaryUltraVNC is Free and Open Source
    • Kasm Workspaces is Decentralized, Lightweight and Privacy focusedUltraVNC is not according to our users
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