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At a Glance
RealVNC
RealVNC
Star Rating
(436)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $3.69 1 Managed Device Per Month
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TightVNC
TightVNC
Star Rating
(33)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that RealVNC excels in "Quality of Support" with a score of 9.1, while TightVNC falls short at 7.7, indicating that RealVNC provides more responsive and helpful customer service.
  • Reviewers mention that RealVNC's "Ease of Use" is rated at 9.4, making it more user-friendly compared to TightVNC's 8.8, which can lead to a smoother experience for those new to remote access software.
  • G2 users highlight RealVNC's superior "Unattended Remote Access" feature with a score of 8.9, whereas TightVNC's score of 8.1 suggests it may not be as reliable for users needing consistent access without supervision.
  • Users on G2 note that RealVNC offers better "Multi-Monitor Support" with a score of 8.3, which is crucial for users who work with multiple screens, while TightVNC does not provide the same level of functionality.
  • Reviewers say that RealVNC's "Session Recording" feature, rated at 7.7, is significantly more effective than TightVNC's lower score of 4.5, indicating that users may find it easier to keep track of sessions with RealVNC.
  • Users report that RealVNC's "Cross-Platform Access" is rated at 9.3, making it a more versatile choice for teams using different operating systems, compared to TightVNC's score of 7.6, which may limit its usability in diverse environments.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
RealVNC
Essentials (per device)
Starting at $3.69
1 Managed Device Per Month
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TightVNC
No pricing available
Free Trial
RealVNC
Free Trial is available
TightVNC
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
369
8.1
23
Ease of Use
9.4
372
8.7
23
Ease of Setup
9.0
243
9.0
12
Ease of Admin
9.2
239
8.6
12
Quality of Support
9.1
280
7.6
13
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
231
8.1
6
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
367
7.2
21
Features by Category
8.4
215
Not enough data
Administration
9.3
16
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
6.8
11
Not enough data
8.9
17
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
Maintenance
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
Communication
8.3
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Security
8.6
16
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
Device Support
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
Performance
6.5
12
Not enough data
8.8
1,146
6.6
189
Administration
8.8
143
7.5
16
8.4
116
6.2
15
8.3
113
5.9
13
7.7
54
4.5
11
Feature Not Available
5.8
14
9.1
149
7.9
17
8.7
144
7.4
14
Platform
9.3
154
7.6
12
9.2
94
5.6
12
Feature Not Available
6.0
13
9.5
179
8.4
18
Security
Feature Not Available
5.9
11
Feature Not Available
7.1
12
Feature Not Available
6.7
11
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
RealVNC
RealVNC
TightVNC
TightVNC
RealVNC and TightVNC are categorized as Remote Desktop
Unique Categories
RealVNC
RealVNC is categorized as Remote Support
TightVNC
TightVNC has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
RealVNC
RealVNC
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
55.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
13.3%
TightVNC
TightVNC
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
16.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
43.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
40.0%
Reviewers' Industry
RealVNC
RealVNC
Information Technology and Services
12.3%
Computer Software
6.3%
Hospital & Health Care
3.4%
Accounting
2.9%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
2.7%
Other
72.4%
TightVNC
TightVNC
Information Technology and Services
16.7%
Retail
6.7%
Education Management
6.7%
Computer Software
6.7%
Computer & Network Security
6.7%
Other
56.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
RealVNC
RealVNC
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Richard S.
RS
Richard S.
Verified User in Medical Devices

I really like RealVNC because it's lightweight and simple to use

Most Helpful Critical Review
DS
DEVENDRA S.
Verified User in Banking

They should make audio compatible with Macs, I wish. They said they were working on it, but for the time being, we can route audio through Skype in a way that works for us. Also there is no support on mobile

TightVNC
TightVNC
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Parker R.
PR
Parker R.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

In emergency situations when things need to be done urgently, instead of walking back over to your pc you can remote to your pc instead. Saves alot of time and hassle. I work in a few different buildings so I always need to be in and out of them, Tightvnc...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Liam G.
LG
Liam G.
Verified User in Computer Hardware

Security is nonexistent (passwords are sent over plain text). It also isn't suitable for computers that need to be accessed remotely and not through some sort encrypted tunnel. It also doesn't have computer management features that other, more robust...

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Discussions
RealVNC
RealVNC Discussions
Is there an easy way to transfer files between server and viewer computers. currently i use email.
3 comments
Paul R. S.
PS
This functionality is built into the software. From the toolbar, click on the "Double Arrows" which is for File Transfers. Note that file transfer isn’t...Read more
How can I automatically start VNC Server on a Mac to enable remote login after restart?
3 comments
JR
This has been driving me crazy since around when you posted this question originally. In case you never figured it out, or others find this post (it was the...Read more
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2 comments
Lynn C.
LC
You can download a trial version for free, but to use the VNC server, you need to buy a license and register.Read more
TightVNC
TightVNC Discussions
Is TightVNC safe?
1 comment
Karmavir J.
KJ
Certainly! Please provide the text in the Unknown Language that you would like me to translate into English.Read more
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