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RealVNC Connect alternatives
RealVNC Connect compared with 5 alternatives: TeamViewer, AnyDesk, Splashtop, NoMachine and Jump Desktop.
RealVNC Connect's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| RealVNC ConnectThis tool | Free plan | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| TeamViewer | Free plan · from $619.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| AnyDesk | Free plan | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Splashtop | Free plan · from $23.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| NoMachine | Free trial · from $24.50/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Jump Desktop | Free plan · from $14.99 one-time | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from RealVNC Connect
- Free plan · from $619.99/yr
TeamViewer
Remote access and IT support, free for personal use only
- Only TeamViewer lists a web app.
Suits: Helping friends and family with computer problems at no cost
- Free plan
AnyDesk
Remote desktop app, free for personal use, licensed for business
- AnyDesk is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- RealVNC Connect is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: Reaching your own home or work computer at no cost for personal use
- Free plan · from $23.99/yr
Splashtop
Remote access to your own computers, plus separate IT support plans
- Splashtop is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- RealVNC Connect is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: Reaching a home computer from the couch at no cost, or from anywhere for a small yearly fee
- Free trial · from $24.50/yr
NoMachine
Self-hosted remote desktop sold as yearly server subscriptions
- RealVNC Connect has a free plan. NoMachine does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only NoMachine lists a web app.
- NoMachine is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- RealVNC Connect is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: Reaching your own home or office computer over your own network
- Free plan · from $14.99 one-time
Jump Desktop
Remote desktop with one-time app licences and a per-user team plan
- Only Jump Desktop lists a web app.
- Jump Desktop can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- RealVNC Connect is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: Mac or iPad owners who would rather pay once than subscribe
Limits worth knowing in RealVNC Connect
- RealVNC's website refused automated readers, so no prices or plan limits could be read; this listing has none.
- RealVNC is retiring its Home subscriptions and has replaced the Home plan with a new Lite plan, so older guides to the free tier are out of date.
- On iOS, connecting to non-RealVNC VNC servers shows ads unless you subscribe.
- Direct connections by IP address to RealVNC Connect need an Enterprise subscription.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to RealVNC Connect?
The alternatives to RealVNC Connect in this directory are TeamViewer, AnyDesk, Splashtop, NoMachine and Jump Desktop. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with RealVNC Connect.
Is there a free alternative to RealVNC Connect?
Yes. TeamViewer, AnyDesk, Splashtop and Jump Desktop have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.