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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    RealVNC Connect

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/ARealVNC® 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)

    Zoho Cliq

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/AZoho Chat is a live chat tool, from Zoho Corporation.

    $18

    per month up to 25 users

    Pricing
    RealVNC ConnectZoho Cliq
    Editions & Modules
    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
    Standard
    $18
    per month up to 25 users
    Professional
    $20
    per month $2 for each additional user over 10
    Enterprise
    $40
    per month $4 for each additional user over 10
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    RealVNC ConnectZoho Cliq
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo 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.10% discount for annual pricing.
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    Features
    RealVNC ConnectZoho Cliq
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of RealVNC Connect and Zoho Cliq
    Feature
    RealVNC Connect
    7.3
    32 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Zoho Cliq
    -
    Ratings
    Screen sharing9.028 Ratings00 Ratings
    File transfer8.015 Ratings00 Ratings
    Instant message6.119 Ratings00 Ratings
    Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication7.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers6.09 Ratings00 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session9.030 Ratings00 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile9.019 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remote management of servers & workstations4.76 Ratings00 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard7.116 Ratings00 Ratings
    Session record8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Annotations5.36 Ratings00 Ratings
    Monitoring and Alerts7.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control9.011 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of RealVNC Connect and Zoho Cliq
    Feature
    RealVNC Connect
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho Cliq
    8.4
    6 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Task Management00 Ratings8.55 Ratings
    Scheduling00 Ratings8.75 Ratings
    Workflow Automation00 Ratings7.54 Ratings
    Mobile Access00 Ratings8.75 Ratings
    Search00 Ratings8.75 Ratings
    Communication
    Comparison of Communication features of RealVNC Connect and Zoho Cliq
    Feature
    RealVNC Connect
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho Cliq
    8.9
    6 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Chat00 Ratings10.06 Ratings
    Notifications00 Ratings8.76 Ratings
    Discussions00 Ratings9.06 Ratings
    Surveys00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Internal knowledgebase00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of RealVNC Connect and Zoho Cliq
    Feature
    RealVNC Connect
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho Cliq
    9.1
    6 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Video files00 Ratings9.66 Ratings
    Audio files00 Ratings8.36 Ratings
    Access control00 Ratings9.06 Ratings
    Advanced security features00 Ratings9.36 Ratings
    Device sync00 Ratings9.36 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    RealVNC ConnectZoho Cliq
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.7
    (38 ratings)
    8.7
    (9 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.0
    (8 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (4 ratings)
    8.7
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Online Training
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    RealVNC ConnectZoho Cliq
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    Zoho
    It is very well suited as a messaging tool, where one needs to communicate quickly to a colleague the status of a particular task or an update to the work. This is especially useful for field work where the field team can report the work done and any additional resources required. We have faced issues when virtual meetings are held for a team of 10+ members with a lot of drop-offs and poor quality of reception (audio & video). While some may be attributed to poor internet connection, we do not face the same issue when using Zoom meetings. This area requires strengthening.
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    Pros
    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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    Zoho
    • External channels allow in-office staff a private channel to directly relay messages to customers.
    • Automated notifications through Zoho CRM can be easily triggered.
    • Audio/screen share components offer zoom-quality calling without extraneous setups.
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    Cons
    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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    Zoho
    • Initial set up can be a little daunting if you aren't a tech-savvy person. For large organizations, this might not matter since you would have a dedicated IT team that will handle it (as we did) but if you are a small business owner looking to set this up yourself, I imagine it would take some trial and error to get working.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    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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    Zoho
    Zoho Cliq has become an integral part of our daily business. Every single member of our team who has a job involving a computer has an active Zoho Cliq license and uses the tool continuously throughout the day. It cuts down on meetings and allows the team to feel very connected to one-another even though we are distributed geographically.
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    Usability
    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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    Zoho
    Easy to use Larger File sharing like videos, audios, even zip files Make internal group calls Multiple channel creation sharing development scripts is also easy
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    Reliability and Availability
    RealVNC
    No answers on this topic
    Zoho
    It's available 24X7. We have never faced any serious issues with the connectivity. Whenever we faced issues, it has been traced to a browser issue or Windows app issue or a mobile issue.
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    Performance
    RealVNC
    No answers on this topic
    Zoho
    No issues
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    Support Rating
    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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    Zoho
    Any time that I have had an issue, and there haven't been many user support jumps right on and helps me right away.
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    Online Training
    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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    Zoho
    Excellent support. Online training and supporting videos, and resources are more than sufficient to get started. Moreover, their support channel, especially the chat window, is very helpful and provides an instant solution to all our queries. For any complicated issue, they always get back by email with the solution and on occasions even call back.
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    Implementation Rating
    RealVNC
    No problem at all, love the product.
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    Zoho
    Implementation is very simple and easy. Create a Zoho account (free or paid), send/ receive an invite, log in, verify your credentials and get started. Admin would have created the channels for you, and you start contributing. The entire process is smooth, and you can get started within minutes. The Admin has to work at the backend, initially, and decide on the permissions for the individual and the team and set up permissions for access to other applications too. This needs to be planned out, tested and implemented.
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    Zoho
    Functionality wise Zoho Chat fairs pretty well against the other options. I still use all the other options as I need to be flexible in how I communicate with clients. It is the integration into the ZohoCRM & Cliq that puts Zoho Chat above the others and is why I try to encourage clients to move across to the app
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    RealVNC
    No answers on this topic
    Zoho
    Bulk discounts can be considered. Slab-wise user discounts would attract more users.
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    Scalability
    RealVNC
    No answers on this topic
    Zoho
    The system works perfectly well. At times, we have faced issues with the desktop application - it doesn't start, or takes time to start, or even logs off on its own. However, the browser as well as the mobile application work perfectly well, and we have never faced issues with them
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    Return on Investment
    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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    Zoho
    • our business save time and improve communication. We noticed a 20% faster response time to customer issues because team members can communicate instantly.
    • reduced our internal email clutter, saving about 10 hours a week for staff who used to spend time sorting through emails.
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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.

    Zoho Cliq Screenshots

    Screenshot of Zoho Cliq UIScreenshot of Remote WorkScreenshot of Video CallsScreenshot of Integrations in Zoho CliqScreenshot of Zoho Cliq view across devices