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.
$299
per year
RealVNC Connect
Score 7.5 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.
$99
per year (one 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
YesNo
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
RealVNC is an alternative to TeamViewer that we like a lot. However, we tend to only use RealVNC for our own in-house access, and TeamViewer for everything else, including access to customer machines. The main reason for this is because RealVNC is just slightly more complicated …
Chose TeamViewer
Compared to other similar tools, teamviewer stands out for its simplicity of deployment, and easy management of users and devices. I can manage access centrally, there is not so much complexity for firewall releases on customers. In addition, for the end user, the installation …
Chose TeamViewer
In the various tests we conducted for about a month with ten users with different roles and responsibilities, TeamViewer scored best in all parameters of our evaluation matrix. Cost/benefit and ease of use were the highest rated. All applications suffer a lot in Internet …
Chose TeamViewer
it stacks up cause for the price TeamViewer is easy to use and work really great
Chose TeamViewer
TeamViewer is a one click solution that doesn’t require the client to be a networking tech savvy to set it up. With TeamViewer, no need to worry about private and public IPs nor firewalls and reverse proxies as the connection can be established through the TeamViewer servers …
Chose TeamViewer
Better security, stack of features, much better user friendliness and so on and so forth. Also the mobile support is a good edge. They keep updating the product and securing it.
Chose TeamViewer
The ease of use and application compatibility made the choice an easy one. The quick support module allows us to support our agents without the need for installation, which a lot of users appreciate. Connecting using an ID and password is much easier than trying to configure …
Chose TeamViewer
I have selected TeamViewer over AnyDesk, because AnyDesk remote address was duplicated with our 2 or more organization computers. Because of this we are facing remote connectivity issues and were not be able to connect to our Users. So we advised our users to download and …
Chose TeamViewer
TeamViewer is a 10 compared to the alternative. In office sessions are easy to set up but mobile and other users not within our organization takes too much time to set up for remote sessions. TeamViewer is ahead of the game compared to most features offered. Installation is …
Chose TeamViewer
fairly easy installation in any environment picked Teamviewer because we heard good reports
Chose TeamViewer
When I tried LogMeIn and VNC, I discovered that TeamViewer was more reliable, quicker to set up, and more consistent in terms of connection stability and reliability. All in all, it is a more cost-effective and efficient solution that can be deployed without the need to open …
Chose TeamViewer
Security is a major concern for any organization as well as clients. Choosing a remote access solution comes with its risks. TeamViewer is so far the best option and has a good safety track record to ensure that you and your data and client are safe. Other competitors didn't …
Chose TeamViewer
TeamViewer works really well and is easy to use when all versions are in sync. So our choice for overall ease of use would be TeamViewer but due to version issues and pricing issues, it is not our primary remote support platform. Should they improve the versioning issues and …
Chose TeamViewer
Teamviewer does everything the others do, if not more, but the cost was much better at the time of our purchase. I don't know what the price difference is currently.
Chose TeamViewer
I think the TeamViewer app is the most popular among IT professionals because of its simplicity. It has an interface that anyone who will use it for the first time will feel familiar [with]. During the period we supported users, it even offered an application that we could …
Chose TeamViewer
I have used LogMeIn and versions of VNC in the past, but I found that TeamViewer is more stable, easier to implement, and provides consistent connectivity. Overall it is cost-effective and a more efficient product that can be implemented without the need to open firewall ports …
Chose TeamViewer
TeamViewer is the middle-man between the enterprise tool Kaseya NOC Services and the lightweight tool LogMeIn Pro. TeamViewer provides the functionality of monitoring and reporting while easy to use and easy to deploy - sometimes with one click on a button you're connected. …
Chose TeamViewer
TeamViewer had a better performance on the company's use cases, so it was the chosen option.
Chose TeamViewer
Teamviewer generally is a good software with high usability qualities. It is also easier to use when all the devices are connected. However, the pricing of this software is posing a problem. Since AnyDesk is a free source software, we opt for it. Also, the versioning of …
Chose TeamViewer
Go with VNC. A much better option that does not deploy the auto renewal scheme that TeamViewer favors.
Chose TeamViewer
Team Viewer is one of the easiest and most powerful products that I have used for remote support, particularly the unattended support element to remotely access a machine without an end user. It is a market leader for a reason, it does what you need and so really it sells …
Chose TeamViewer
TeamViewer is better than RDS because of the way it handles the video. At the core, they are both remote control applications. However the method for implementation is quite different. RDS gives you 90% experience of physically being at the terminal but TeamViewer gives you …
Chose TeamViewer
The speed connection of TeamViewer is only comparable with Windows Remote Desktop Connection, but we can only use RDC with fixed IPs, also it is the most consistent tool for wake-on-LAN tasks.
RealVNC Connect
Chose RealVNC Connect
RealVNC existed before TeamViewer, and that's why we stay with RealVNC. Now it seems like when we try to connect from outside the network, only TeamViewer can do that job very well. So far I don't see RealVNC has a similar feature that we need without changing any setting from …
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Teamviewer has a lot of unnecessary windows and menus that sometimes makes difficult to click your mouse in the right spot.

Web based remote control is pretty slow (e.g. logmein, AMMYY)
Features
TeamViewerRealVNC Connect
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
TeamViewer
8.8
23 Ratings
3% above category average
RealVNC Connect
-
Ratings
Role-based user permissions8.823 Ratings00 Ratings
Remote Administration
Comparison of Remote Administration features of Product A and Product B
TeamViewer
8.5
505 Ratings
2% above category average
RealVNC Connect
7.3
32 Ratings
8% below category average
File transfer8.8474 Ratings8.015 Ratings
Instant message8.4437 Ratings6.219 Ratings
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers7.9332 Ratings6.09 Ratings
Session record8.4339 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Annotations8.4108 Ratings5.36 Ratings
Screen sharing00 Ratings9.128 Ratings
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication00 Ratings7.05 Ratings
Over-the-Internet remote session00 Ratings9.030 Ratings
Initiate remote control from mobile00 Ratings8.919 Ratings
Remote management of servers & workstations00 Ratings4.76 Ratings
Centralized management dashboard00 Ratings7.216 Ratings
Monitoring and Alerts00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
Multi-platform remote control00 Ratings9.011 Ratings
Platform & Infrastructure
Comparison of Platform & Infrastructure features of Product A and Product B
TeamViewer
8.4
17 Ratings
4% above category average
RealVNC Connect
-
Ratings
Third-party software integrations8.417 Ratings00 Ratings
Remote Access
Comparison of Remote Access features of Product A and Product B
TeamViewer
8.8
28 Ratings
9% above category average
RealVNC Connect
-
Ratings
Attended device access9.628 Ratings00 Ratings
Unattended device access9.027 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile device access8.226 Ratings00 Ratings
Virtual device access9.025 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple-display support8.426 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple concurrent sessions8.823 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
TeamViewerRealVNC Connect
Likelihood to Recommend
8.6
(558 ratings)
8.1
(38 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(64 ratings)
8.0
(8 ratings)
Usability
9.1
(57 ratings)
8.0
(4 ratings)
Availability
9.1
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
9.1
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.7
(50 ratings)
8.0
(2 ratings)
In-Person Training
9.1
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Online Training
9.1
(4 ratings)
7.0
(2 ratings)
Implementation Rating
8.9
(119 ratings)
8.0
(2 ratings)
Configurability
9.1
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
9.1
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
9.1
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
8.5
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
9.1
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
TeamViewerRealVNC Connect
Likelihood to Recommend
TeamViewer
If someone were to ask me for a recommendation, I would honestly say that it was the best option for me. Many times, my team members, other therapy department consultants, or doctors have encountered a problem with their systems that they are unable to resolve on their own. They just reached out to me and explained their concerns. Once their system is connected to me, I can resolve their situation in a very short amount of time.
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RealVNC
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
TeamViewer
  • 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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RealVNC
  • VNC Connect does an excellent job in remotely connecting to a computer through either your local area network or even another computer on the internet. As long as the VNC Connect services is installed and the client is running in the background.
  • VNC Connect provides password protection to prevent unauthorized users from attempting to remotely access your computer. There's an option to have a separate password to remotely view vs view & access a computer. You can even add an additional level of security by turning on the feature to require Windows login credentials.
  • VNC Connect provides an additional set of controls after a remote connection has been established with another computer. You can have special keystrokes like Ctrl+Alt+Del sent as a command sequence to the other computer as well as access more than a single screen when in use at the remote computer location.
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Cons
TeamViewer
  • The update Cycle of the Desktop app is sometimes unstable. We downloaded the latest TeamViewer Desktop App from the official site, and it immediately asks us to update.
  • Pricing tier for small teams can be improved.
  • Live subtitles for audio from remote device can be implemented.
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RealVNC
  • Its a pretty straight forward product - I would like to see more tools with a "wow" factor.
  • Panel colors are blah - I would like more eye-catching colors.
  • A more consistent look with all platforms - like Mac & PC.
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Likelihood to Renew
TeamViewer
We need this tool in our day to day business. It is what we do all day remoting into clients devices. In this day and age we can access devices all over the world as long as we have secure internet connection. It certainly saves money in gas, and even if you are away you can help.
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RealVNC
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
TeamViewer
TeamViewer is a reliable and really strong tool for accessing remote IT platforms secure and fast. We don't know any product that provide us such strong functionality to make our life as a internationally recognized MES provider with DIAMES with an international clientele so easy. We look forward for any new TeamViewer functionality that supports us even more.
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RealVNC
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
TeamViewer
Always available if setup correctly.
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RealVNC
No answers on this topic
Performance
TeamViewer
The application is built on VNC which is a very stable technology.
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RealVNC
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
TeamViewer
the few times i have had to contact teamviewer support, they were very responsive and give me quick answers and seemed to understand my problems quickly and easily. I did not have to sit on the phone for hours on hold or get passed around to multiple phone support techs before finding a solution to my issues, so i would rate their support very highly.
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RealVNC
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
TeamViewer
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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RealVNC
No answers on this topic
Online Training
TeamViewer
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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RealVNC
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
TeamViewer
We used TeamViewer within our scope of a unified endpoint management. Access rights are managed by location and user, both in regard to the state legislation and the company’s regulations. Our IT dashboard has now integrated the remote support KPIs which i derived from TeamViewer usage data.
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RealVNC
No problem at all, love the product.
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Alternatives Considered
TeamViewer
AnyDesk, despite being relatively light on system utilization, didn’t offer some of the pro collaboration features that we required. All the functionalities that were part of TeamViewer matched well with the functionality, ease, and cost aspects needed to support our team's work.
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RealVNC
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.
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Scalability
TeamViewer
Stay up working. Easy to connect and disconnect. easy way to transfer files to another desktop
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RealVNC
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
TeamViewer
Almost immediately. We could not support our clients effectively without TeamViewer. Its reliable, fast and allows us to do our work in a moments notice.
  • The core of our business is providing remote IT support to unmanned stations. Without a program like TeamViewer, we would be unable to operate.
  • On numerous occasions, we have avoided having to travel to site on top as well as raise a callout with local agents, saving us many thousands.
  • We can work from home or support our service technicians on the field any place, any time.
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RealVNC
  • 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 AI, automation and remediation.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.