TSPlus vs. RealVNC Connect

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
TSPlus
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
TSplus Remote Access solution enables remote connections to desktops and apps from any device, at any time. It is presented as an alternative to Windows Terminal Server,RDS & Citrix, enabling users to start applications and hold Remote Desktop sessions from any device, anywhere.
$29
per month per workstation
RealVNC Connect
Score 8.8 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
TSPlusRealVNC Connect
Editions & Modules
Desktop Edition
$180
one-time fee up to 3 users
Web Mobile Edition
$250
one-time fee up to 3 users
Enterprise Edition
$290
one-time fee up to 3 users
Web Mobile Plus
$970
one-time fee up to 10 users
Enterprise Plus
$1,210
one-time fee up to 10 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
TSPlusRealVNC Connect
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsAdditional users incur an extra expense. Potential buyers may also purchase a monthly subscription or rent the product month-to-month.Plans 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
TSPlusRealVNC Connect
Features
TSPlusRealVNC Connect
Remote Administration
Comparison of Remote Administration features of Product A and Product B
TSPlus
10.0
1 Ratings
24% above category average
RealVNC Connect
7.3
32 Ratings
8% below category average
Screen sharing10.01 Ratings9.028 Ratings
File transfer10.01 Ratings8.015 Ratings
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication10.01 Ratings7.05 Ratings
Over-the-Internet remote session10.01 Ratings9.030 Ratings
Initiate remote control from mobile10.01 Ratings9.019 Ratings
Remote management of servers & workstations10.01 Ratings4.76 Ratings
Remote Active Directory® management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Centralized management dashboard10.01 Ratings7.116 Ratings
Session record10.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Annotations10.01 Ratings5.36 Ratings
Monitoring and Alerts10.01 Ratings7.03 Ratings
Multi-platform remote control10.01 Ratings9.011 Ratings
Instant message00 Ratings6.119 Ratings
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers00 Ratings6.09 Ratings
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User Ratings
TSPlusRealVNC Connect
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(1 ratings)
9.6
(38 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(8 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(4 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(2 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(2 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
TSPlusRealVNC Connect
Likelihood to Recommend
TSPlus (Terminal Service Plus)
It is useful in all the cases where users have to work via rdp. The possibility of making available to users only the applications they need is very useful. However, it is less appropriate in environments where there is a need for large computing power such as design studios. It would require a hardware requirement that is too economically high to be justified
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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
TSPlus (Terminal Service Plus)
  • Detailed management of users or user groups and the applications associated with them
  • Using MS app standard RDP or creating TS Plus runtime
  • license management and updates
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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
TSPlus (Terminal Service Plus)
  • The custom client doesn't always work with all applications, I solved it by configuring connections with classic RDP on individual PCs
  • the procedure for activating and renewing the licenses was not very clear to me, I went by trial and error but in the end I was able to activate it
  • nothing else in particular, everything works in a simple and intuitive way
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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
TSPlus (Terminal Service Plus)
No answers on this topic
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
TSPlus (Terminal Service Plus)
No answers on this topic
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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Support Rating
TSPlus (Terminal Service Plus)
No answers on this topic
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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Online Training
TSPlus (Terminal Service Plus)
No answers on this topic
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
TSPlus (Terminal Service Plus)
No answers on this topic
RealVNC
No problem at all, love the product.
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Alternatives Considered
TSPlus (Terminal Service Plus)
It is much easier to manage and implement. Even if it is not very intuitive the management of licenses is still better than that of the Remote Desktop environment of Microsoft. With Microsoft, the limit is the ability to simply access the remote desktop, while with TS Plus you can manage individual applications so as to give the user only the tools he needs.
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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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Return on Investment
TSPlus (Terminal Service Plus)
  • Flexibility in use that allows lean management by the IT manager
  • Wide compatibility with almost all sw
  • Speed ​​in configuring work sessions
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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

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.