TeamViewer vs. RealVNC Connect

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
TeamViewer
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
TeamViewer provides software for both remote management and online collaborations. With TeamViewer, users have access to fully integrated online conference solutions for audio and video communication, including interactive screen sharing and remote access features.
$24.90
per month (billed annually) 1 Licensed User
RealVNC Connect
Score 7.0 out of 10
N/A
RealVNC® Connect is a secure remote access solution from RealVNC. It can be used to 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.
$8.25
per month (billed annually) per concurrent session
Pricing
TeamViewerRealVNC Connect
Editions & Modules
Remote Access
$24.90
per month (billed annually) 1 Licensed User
Business
$50.90
per month (billed annually) 1 Licensed User
Premium
$102.90
per month (billed annually) 15 Licensed Users
Corporate
$206.90
per month (billed annually) 30 Licensed Users
Essentials
$8.25
per month (billed annually) per concurrent session
Plus
$16.50
per month (billed annually) per concurrent session (add up to 3)
Premium
$29.75
per month (billed annually) per concurrent session (add up to 5)
Enterprise
Custom Pricing
per year
Enterprise
Custom Pricing
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
TeamViewerRealVNC Connect
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPlans work on a Per Concurrent Session basis. Each plan gives access to a bundled number of devices, but limits apply to the amount of devices that can be connected at any given time. The Premium plan includes On-Demand Assist, a useful tool for providing just-in-time remote support to end-users without them needing RealVNC Connect installed on their device.
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Community Pulse
TeamViewerRealVNC Connect
Considered Both Products
TeamViewer
Chose TeamViewer
Very easy, no advanced config needed. Highly reliable even on low bandwidth. Strong encryption, 2fA session logging. Work on cross-platfrom like windows, Linux, macOS etc. Smooth even under average network. Session recording, unattended accessc and chat. Strong enterprise …
Chose TeamViewer
Reliability, sophisticated features, and strong security were the main factors for selecting TeamViewer over AnyDesk.
Chose TeamViewer
It offered a seamless and secure remote connection experience
Chose TeamViewer
Seems more secure and cost-efficient experience, which is why our company chose to work with TeamViewer instead.
Chose TeamViewer
The main reason why we have chosen TeamViewer over others was its high end support system and robust technologies. along with some really good features in competitive pricing which was again a gamechanger.
The user interface is great and tracking things has been made so easy by …
Chose TeamViewer
It was cost friendly compared to them and it also provided us with a sleek and modern interface with no distruptions.
Also unlike some tools TeamViewer allows secure remote access without the need for complex vpn set up.
It was also very userfriendly and easier to setup and …
Chose TeamViewer
Back in the day TeamViewer was great, but the company changed ownership and, in my opinion, things have gone downhill.
Chose TeamViewer
TeamViewer has better feature as compared to other software they provide alot of amazing feature in one software like remote access video and audio conferencing and file sharing process with using all of these we are able to do our work more easily along with that they provide …
Chose TeamViewer
Basically we require only one tool for meeting as well as for remote connection so we prefer it as well as file transfer is also one of the requirements so we prefer to use this instead of taking different tools subscription
Chose TeamViewer
Screen sharing in Zoom is not very good, as we faced a screen blackout issue during remote control, but Team Viewer provides a better environment for remote control. It is easy to access other computers by using a key, and it provides many things during meetings, increasing …
Chose TeamViewer
I used AnyDesk before because it was fast and cheaper. I switched to TeamViewer because it has more features, like remote printing, and works better with different devices. TeamViewer also gives better support and tools for managing multiple clients.
Chose TeamViewer
First of all the overall experience of TeamViewer feels and looks user friendly more than AnyDesk. The secure connection of 256-bit AES encryption and RSA 2048-bit key exchange. With TeamViewer, experienced users have numerous advanced options to help employees effectively, …
Chose TeamViewer
TeamViewer was selected primarily due to its broader range of features for larger teams and complex support needs including multi user sessions, Comprehensive remote support, Device Management Tools, Cross Platform Support, integration with other business systems. For business …
Chose TeamViewer
No we do not use other then TeamViewer. TeamViewer offers enterprise-grade security, two-factor authentication, and compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2. AnyDesk has had past security concerns (e.g., vulnerability exploits). TeamViewer provides features like centralized …
Chose TeamViewer
I used it to get the files and remote access, but if required, meeting time, that feature is not there, so I chose TeamViewer.
Chose TeamViewer
I personally prefer TeamViewer because of the added features, i.e. remote reboot with auto reconnect. TeamViewer Host also provides unattended access if required.
Chose TeamViewer
TeamViewer is very well known for stability and strong performance (can lag on low-speed internet) whereas AnyDesk
Chose TeamViewer
I am using above listed software's. TeamViewer is best for IT Teams for remote troubleshooting. It has advance features like file transfer, session recording and multidevice support. It is secured and trusted platform as using this from so many years. It provides cross platform …
Chose TeamViewer
For our purposes, each is roughly equivalent in features and usability. I do actually use all three of them and have used TeamViewer primarily when jointly supporting clients with other contractors.
Chose TeamViewer
We selected TeamViewer due to its unique suite of features. Comparing connection latency with other platforms, TeamViewer outperformed them while being more performant, using fewer system resources. Unlike other platforms, which keep alerts about usage plans and advertise the …
Chose TeamViewer
TeamViewer works well as back of other remote desktop access solutions.
RealVNC Connect
Chose RealVNC Connect
We selected RealVNC Connect due to their support of different OS's and having a mobile client.
Chose RealVNC Connect
Security is a big deal, even more so these days. We needed a remote access tool that we could trust to be secure and constantly evolve to modern standards. VNC Connect came at eh right price for us and provides all the tools we need.
Chose RealVNC Connect
VNC is light and sleek with the quick setup, was impressed with the quick setup despite poor Internet connection outdoor. Teamviewer is good, but the pricing is not as good as VNC. Both do the basic job, but VNC still outperform Teamviewer in terms of performance and ease of use.
Chose RealVNC Connect
TeamViewer is another easy to use remote connectivity software that I like for fast connection and little lag. TeamViewer is good for screen sharing. I often prefer VNC Connect for its cross platform compatibility and its mobile access capability. TeamViewer is a little …
Chose RealVNC Connect
The best part is that [the] VNC Connect application supports multi-platform compatibility with Windows and Linux systems. In addition, it is simple, and the session is approved or unapproved, which enables us to provide quick support in the business process. The running service …
Chose RealVNC Connect
It is good for one-shot use and not having to pre-configure remote devices, but we felt that the interface for connecting was not as simple.
Chose RealVNC Connect
With so many things tech-related we have many options and ways to accomplish the same thing. I think one of the important things to remember is the companies track record and support record for their users. In our experience, VNC Connect has been able to be competitive in all …
Chose RealVNC Connect
VNC Connect works just as well as the top products on the market. At the time VNC Connect was priced better and provided us with a simple reliable tool. VNC Connect works well cross-platform which is important to our institute as we are a 60/40 PC to Mac ratio. Reliability …
Chose RealVNC Connect

Remote desktop - works well but not as easy to initiate

Teamviewer - works well, easy to initiate but more expensive

Chose RealVNC Connect
VNC is much easier to use than any of the listed platforms.
Chose RealVNC Connect
There is no comparison. pcAnywhere was terribly buggy and was never reliable. VNC connect is 99% reliable.
Chose RealVNC Connect
I like VNC over TeamViewer and Microsoft Remote Desktop Services. Teamviewer seems slower than VNC and is more expensive. Microsoft RDP takes over the console so users cannot interact in any way.
Chose RealVNC Connect
VNC is way faster and has more features than Chrome Remote Desktop.
Chose RealVNC Connect
I have used TeamViewer and while both are great programs, VNC just seem more minimalist and tuned to doing EXACTLY what I need it to do.
Chose RealVNC Connect
Overall the VNC Connect software outperforms the TeamViewer software in most areas however, the TeamViewer billing model can be more appropriate for some situations.
Chose RealVNC Connect
VNC Connect stacks up very well to other competitors. With this simple program, you can remotely connect and access other computers with the same VNC Connect agent installed. The only reason we're moving away from using this is that our current Ninja RMM Tools computer …
Chose RealVNC Connect
Like I have mentioned before, depending on what you need, RealVNC may not be the best fit. It's the does-it-all Enterprise ready version produced by the original manufacturers. Installation's pretty simple, it's deployable if needed and it sports a lot of party tricks. …
Chose RealVNC Connect
I'm afraid that the only thing VNC has going for it is that it's free. Otherwise ConnectWise is an infinitely superior product and one which I would heartily recommend. We also looked at Bomgar, but the pricing there was astronomical in comparison with Connectwise. The free …
Chose RealVNC Connect
VNC works really well. It gives a superior level of access compared to far more expensive products such as GoToAssist or WebEx Support Center, and does so at a tiny fraction of the cost. It also consumes far fewer resources than either of those two competing products. It's an …
Chose RealVNC Connect
At the time of our switch to GotoAssist, we we seeking a solution that allowed admin access to workstations. GotoAssist met our requirements for this problem.
Chose RealVNC Connect
We have been using VNC for many years now and continue to use VNC due to its reliability and ease of use. When we need quick access to a remote computer for troubleshooting, VNC doesn't glitch or cause disconnects. Sometimes it may run slow but that is due to network issues, …
Chose RealVNC Connect
TeamViewer seems to crash often, causing the TeamViewer host to have to be restarted. The performance isn't comparable to RealVNC and the GUI isn't very intuitive. TeamViewer does shine better when using it for external connections, but RealVNC is moe lightweight and adaptable …
Chose RealVNC Connect
Screen quality compared to others like ScreenConnect, Bomgar, and others is not as good. But I don't need quality screens. I just need the minimal when connecting to servers so RealVNC fits that need very nicely.
Features
TeamViewerRealVNC Connect
Remote Administration
Comparison of Remote Administration features of Product A and Product B
TeamViewer
8.4
Ratings
4% below category average
RealVNC Connect
7.3
Ratings
11% below category average
File transfer8.70 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Instant message8.50 Ratings6.10 Ratings
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers7.90 Ratings6.00 Ratings
Session record8.50 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Annotations7.30 Ratings5.30 Ratings
Screen sharing00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication00 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Over-the-Internet remote session00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Initiate remote control from mobile00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Remote management of servers & workstations00 Ratings4.70 Ratings
Centralized management dashboard00 Ratings7.10 Ratings
Monitoring and Alerts00 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Multi-platform remote control00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
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User Ratings
TeamViewerRealVNC Connect
Likelihood to Recommend
8.7
(0 ratings)
8.0
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(0 ratings)
8.0
(0 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(0 ratings)
8.0
(0 ratings)
Availability
9.1
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
9.1
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.5
(0 ratings)
8.0
(0 ratings)
In-Person Training
9.1
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Online Training
9.1
(0 ratings)
7.0
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
8.9
(0 ratings)
8.0
(0 ratings)
Configurability
9.1
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
9.1
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
9.1
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
8.4
(0 ratings)
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Vendor pre-sale
9.1
(0 ratings)
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User Testimonials
TeamViewerRealVNC Connect
Likelihood to Recommend
Most suitable for large corporations who want to have real-time control of multiple devices in different countries. It is not suitable for scenarios where permissions for using the system need to be obtained from the user for every session if there is no support subscription in place.
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It is very easy to use if the remote device is already set up to receive connections, so if you are setting up devices before deploying them, it is a great tool to have. It is well-suited to use when shadowing users or using it as a teaching tool. There are other products that are better if you are trying to help someone on a one-use basis.
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Pros
  • Quick support is an nice feature to make it easy for the end user to download and use
  • Easy to connect using numbers
  • The connection is always good when connected to an end user
  • The tool is easy to use, the buttons are easy to understand what the use for it is
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  • Allow remote connection to pc and servers that are located within our WAN. The connection is stable with fast response (no lag)
  • Allow remote connection to pc and servers that are located outside. The connection is stable with fast response (no lag)
  • It allows chat function with the user, and pasting capability from local desktop and mapped a drive to the remote system.
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Cons
  • Now, it doesn’t work in fast network environments: sometimes, data is delayed during transfer.
  • There are a small number of ways that a user is allowed to change the interface on the device.
  • Some minor increases in difficulty with advanced functions of the application.
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  • Some of the confusion of VNC upon installation is you need to be connected to the internet for it to function. This is not the case, but is unclear upon installation.
  • The licensing model is not ideal for locations that do not use the internet and function off of the grid.
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Likelihood to Renew
As long as I continue to provide remote support for my clients, it's a no brainier. For what I pay out, I probably make it back tenfold in the ability to provide remote support from wherever and whenever. Not to mention the saved gas money for a fix that only takes 5 minutes but it takes you 20 minutes to get there. As my business continues to grow, and I support more and more clients, my need for TeamViewer will only grow.
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VNC is a solid product for the price. It simply works and its reliable across different platforms. Some products state they work well in the Mac environment but don't deliver. This one does what it says. Connections are reliable, but of course, this depends on internet connections. The product works well over wireless connections as well. It delivers on what a remote tool should deliver on. My technicians are happy with the product and customers appreciate the ease of use when letting us connect to their systems. Some also appreciate the remote support while they are multi-task.
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Usability
Compared to other products I've used (ConnectWise Control), TeamViewer is harder to set up and get connected. It is especially difficult to set up "permanent" unattended remote access, where you want to be able to connect to and control a remote computer without having to exchange codes and passwords every time you connect.
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It's a niche product and in that niche they try to cater to as many use cases as they can. Other as a TCO aspect i don't see many use cases where you can't use this product as the one tool for all remote session use cases in your company
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Reliability and Availability
We get what we need with our TeamViewer licence.
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Performance
Steady connection and easy quick connect and disconnect
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Support Rating
The support from the Teamviewer team has always been top notch. Any support ticket that we have submitted has been handled very quickly and with the best possible resolution. We find in most cases, contacting for a support ticket is not even necessary, as the knowledge base is more than adequate.
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VNC Connect is a reliable product that has been around for a long time. It is reasonably priced and works well in the Mac & PC environment. When you have a small team that supports many users we need tools that we can rely upon and that will get the job done on the first try. Many customers appreciate the quick assistance and can multi-task while our team works on their computer issues remotely. From a customer service point of view, this tool gives us transparency and efficient effectiveness.
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In-Person Training
As expected without any problem! Alternate in-person training is another efficient way to learn how a product works. There are many third party supporters for TeamViewer courses available that can give additional ideas how to use TeamViewer for specific functions and features as we did require in respect of our usage.
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Online Training
I have never used the online training either. I have watched a few informational videos that were helpful when learning how to do a specific procedure within TeamViewer and get the most out of the software by utilizing one of the many features that are available with the software. Again, 5 if for neutral.
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The training is very informative, quick and to the point. All of the details one would need are present so the user doesn't have to go searching for additional information just to use the application. The layout of the training was also neat and concise, some of the other training sessions for other companies I've done in the past were confusing and not well thought out, this one is much more superior
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Implementation Rating
Installation and configuration of the TeamViewer does not pose a huge problem and we were able to install the software in our network within one week. Helping staff was organized in the form of training sessions to understand the different aspects that it offers and because of its rich graphical user interface, adoption was easy.
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No problem at all, love the product.
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Alternatives Considered
In my position, I have also used AnyDesk because we frequently utilize various software for different tasks. However, we opted for TeamViewer because our team members are not technically inclined. They are experts in other areas. TeamViewer was the ideal choice for us since we needed a software program that even non-techies could use.
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VNC Connect stacks up very well to other competitors. With this simple program, you can remotely connect and access other computers with the same VNC Connect agent installed. The only reason we're moving away from using this is that our current Ninja RMM Tools computer monitoring agent includes the TeamViewer tool for us to use.
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Scalability
I've rarely had problems with the product.
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Return on Investment
It took about 3 months.
  • Customer Support of our business has become more interactive with customers, leading to faster resolution of their problems.
  • Remotely accessing devices in our office allows employees to stay productive while working from home.
  • TeamViewer helps us to collaborate with other firms for projects we're doing.
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  • I have just used the software for about 1 month and so far so god. I am saving time whenever I can access my client's computers from my desk as opposed to having to leave my office to go to their offices. Saves me time and the client money.
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ScreenShots

TeamViewer Screenshots

Screenshot of how TeamViewer lets users connect to devices and provide remote support.Screenshot of where devices are a few clicks away.Screenshot of the interface to monitor and manage devices proactively.Screenshot of some of TeamViewer's integrations

RealVNC Connect Screenshots

Screenshot of the Device List in the Connect v8 desktop appScreenshot of On-Demand Assist, which can be used to start a remote support session using a single-use code.