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RealVNC Overview

What is RealVNC?

RealVNC® Connect is the secure remote access solution from RealVNC, the inventors of VNC technology. RealVNC Connect lets you connect to a remote device anywhere in the world to view its desktop in real-time and take control as though sitting in front of it. From enabling remote working, to managing vital systems remotely, to providing IT support for your organization, RealVNC® Connect has the features you need to stay connected. Trusted by IT teams at leading businesses around the world, RealVNC Connect offers affordability, ease of use, and unrivalled security for remote access. For information on our security credentials, visit: https://www.realvnc.com/en/connect/security/

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Product Description

VNC Connect enables you to remotely access and control your devices wherever you are in the world, whenever you need to. VNC has a widespread user base from individuals to the world's largest multi-national companies utilizing the technology for a range of applications.

How do you position yourself against your competitors?

RealVNC® Connect is the remote access solution for security-conscious businesses. We provide excellent value for money with a very strong feature set. We are more affordable than many of our competitors, providing the features our customers need without unnecessary and complex software bloat. This means that our users, whether small businesses or enterprises, find RealVNC Connect very cost-effective and easy to use compared to other options on the market.


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RealVNC
Year Founded
2002
HQ Location
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Twitter
@RealVNC
2,261 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
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105 employees on LinkedIn®
Description

RealVNC is a leading provider of remote access solutions, helping some of the biggest companies in the world connect people through devices. As the company that pioneered the VNC internet protocol that is now the standard across the industry, RealVNC is at the forefront of its evolution, with software in over 1 billion devices worldwide.Today, RealVNC® is a multi-award winning SaaS business, with technology in over 90,000 enterprise organizations across all industries. RealVNC's secure remote access software, VNC Connect, is trusted by industry heavyweights, including world-leading organizations such as Google, NASA and Intel.


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Shlomo A.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
4.5 out of 5
"great remote control system, highly configurable and rich in features."
optimum of this protocol, this operates quickly and easily
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Alex L.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
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RealVNC works across multiple platforms, including PCs, Macs, tablets and smartphones, as well as a web-based solution, Google Chrome.
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Demetrios K.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"An easy far away pc communication"
I can join my pc easily from anyware and is extremely user friendly
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What do you like best about RealVNC?

Easy to use viewer interface, customizable options with built-in AD group controls, but also provide cloud connect capability when needed. My company's primary remote control tool for over a decade now. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about RealVNC?

Being a long time customer, the cost has gone up a good amount, BUT still better than most of the competition. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is RealVNC solving and how is that benefiting you?

Real--time remote control support either directly or via cloud connect. Integrating AD group controls and authentication has made this our primary remote tool for support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about RealVNC?

One of the key strengths of RealVNC is its user-friendly interface. The software is intuitive, making it easy for both beginners and experienced users to navigate. The setup process is easy, requiring minimal configuration.

The connection is stable, and I've experienced minimal lag, even when working with resource-intensive applications like CAD work. It supports various platforms, including Windows, macOS, and Linux, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of devices. One feature of RealVNC that I love is its cloud connectivity, allowing users to access their remote desktops from anywhere with an internet connection. This flexibility is particularly useful for professionals who need to access their work machines while on the go. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about RealVNC?

While RealVNC offers a free version for personal use, the business licenses can be relatively expensive for larger organizations. Some businesses may find the pricing less competitive compared to alternative remote access solutions. Users may also encounter occasional problems when configuring firewalls or routers for optimal performance. While the support documentation is there, some users might find the initial setup a bit technical.

The free tier doesn't have much technical support, but I suppose that okay. Since its free. I do use it frequently and have had a relavtively problem free time. But if something does go wrong, fixing can be a hassle. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is RealVNC solving and how is that benefiting you?

Remote Access to Desktops: I log into my office servers/laptops and even single board computers from my home if I need to check something or quickly help a collegue.

Cross-Platform Compatibility: It supports various operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. The cross-platform compatibilityreally helps out for use on robotics development and remote maintaince of servers.

Cloud Connectivity: The cloud connectivity feature lets us access the remote desktops without the need for complex network configurations. Plus its over the internet, from anywhere and anytime without having the hassle or the security risk of dealing with port forwarding, DNS and whatnot. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about RealVNC?

I use RealVNC to manage my small home network, which has always worked flawlessly!

Works like a charm where Microsoft RDC is not available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about RealVNC?

I have no complaints at all. RealVNC is an amazing tool! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is RealVNC solving and how is that benefiting you?

RealVNC provcides me with the tools to manage my home network. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about RealVNC?

So easy to install and add machines to your 'team' Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about RealVNC?

The viewer UI is a bit outdated for a 2024 app Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is RealVNC solving and how is that benefiting you?

I can be anywhere in the world, beach, mountain, city, as long as I can have an internet connection and that I have a support client device (and nowawadays it phone, tablets, laptops, desktop) I can reach out to my machines and work.

True freedom from the office :) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Slava I.
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What do you like best about RealVNC?

Real VNC help me connect to user and solve many problems in ours company. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about RealVNC?

Some time have little problem connect to user when they in home. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is RealVNC solving and how is that benefiting you?

Connecting to storege , and many other problems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Anthony T.
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What do you like best about RealVNC?

VNC was easy to set up. Once the client side is configured, the connection is always there on the launcher, ready to go. I can connect almost immediately without end-user intervention. I have great controls from the toolbar such as sending CTRL+ALT+DEL, which is good when I'm using VNC through a remote session of my own. I can switch monitors or view all simultaneously. It stays connected through reboots, which is better than baked beans at a BBQ. VNC is one of those tools that you didn't know you needed but can't let it go. It makes remote administration just so much easier, especially on headless PCs. I have used ConnectWise and I feel that VNC is smoother. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about RealVNC?

I have used ConnectWise in the past and I feel like ConnectWise offered better information and logistics about a remote system. Maybe it is designed more for the MSP market, but the version of VNC I use lacks some of those tools that can really bring the whole package of remote administration, logistics, inventory, and information. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is RealVNC solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use VNC to remotely administer a headless PC in a warehouse 2.5 hours away from my office headquarters. The warehouse guys don't want the role of adjusting the PC to suit their needs; they want IT to manage it for them. Since no one sits at that PC, I need to have extensive control over it remotely. VNC is a slick tool that allows me to do that and I use it every day. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about RealVNC?

I've been using RealVNC for over 3.5 years (since start of the pandemic), and I am amazed that it really has never given me a single issue. That is truly something to say. The service is consistent and pretty fast. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about RealVNC?

I think the login system is just a tad complicated, but honestly do not have suggestions to make it better! I think it just comes with the territory of VPN. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is RealVNC solving and how is that benefiting you?

I worked completely remotely. RealVNC was easily set up for me quickly during the pandemic. It has been utterly instrumental in me doing ANY work whatsoever and I depend on it heavily, every day. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about RealVNC?

Very easy to use and manage client devices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about RealVNC?

No Autosync feature when renaming devices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is RealVNC solving and how is that benefiting you?

Helps with administrator functions for our remote users and devices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

priya k.
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What do you like best about RealVNC?

I use it everyday remote desktop my computer Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about RealVNC?

user interface is very basic please improve Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is RealVNC solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use it everyday remote desktop my computer Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about RealVNC?

The fact that it is secure and is multi-platform. The software allows me to securely connect to my clients to provide support wherever I may be, either through an internet-connected PC or even through my cell phone. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about RealVNC?

Occasionally when trying to connect to a client for support, I will get an error stating that the client is not accepting connections at the moment, or I will be greeted with a completely black screen. Generally, reconnecting resolves these issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is RealVNC solving and how is that benefiting you?

VNC allows me freedom to provide support for my clients even if I'm away from my desk. I don't have to be tethered to my desk all day just in case one of my clients requires support; I can still go about my daily activities, and still provide support for my clients when it's needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.