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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)

    Zoom Rooms

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AZoom's conference rooms that make it easy to run or join video meetings with a tap of a button. Zoom Rooms bring HD video collaboration into any space – in the office, in the classroom, or at home – and enables in-person and remote participants to interact in real time. The solution also makes it simple to start a meeting, book a room, and share content.

    $498.96

    per year per room

    Pricing
    RealVNC ConnectZoom Rooms
    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
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    RealVNC ConnectZoom Rooms
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    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.Hardware not included in price.
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    Features
    RealVNC ConnectZoom Rooms
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of RealVNC Connect and Zoom Rooms
    Feature
    RealVNC Connect
    7.3
    32 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Zoom Rooms
    -
    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
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of RealVNC Connect and Zoom Rooms
    Feature
    RealVNC Connect
    -
    Ratings
    Zoom Rooms
    8.5
    25 Ratings
    7% above category average
    High quality audio00 Ratings8.824 Ratings
    High quality video00 Ratings8.725 Ratings
    Low bandwidth requirements00 Ratings7.911 Ratings
    Screen Sharing
    Comparison of Screen Sharing features of RealVNC Connect and Zoom Rooms
    Feature
    RealVNC Connect
    -
    Ratings
    Zoom Rooms
    9.1
    15 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Desktop sharing00 Ratings9.115 Ratings
    Whiteboards00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of RealVNC Connect and Zoom Rooms
    Feature
    RealVNC Connect
    -
    Ratings
    Zoom Rooms
    9.1
    15 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Calendar integration00 Ratings8.615 Ratings
    Meeting initiation00 Ratings9.015 Ratings
    Record meetings / events00 Ratings9.014 Ratings
    Slideshows00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of RealVNC Connect and Zoom Rooms
    Feature
    RealVNC Connect
    -
    Ratings
    Zoom Rooms
    8.8
    10 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Live chat00 Ratings8.810 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of RealVNC Connect and Zoom Rooms
    Feature
    RealVNC Connect
    -
    Ratings
    Zoom Rooms
    9.0
    14 Ratings
    11% above category average
    User authentication00 Ratings8.814 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions00 Ratings8.113 Ratings
    Confidential attendee list00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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    Score9.6 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    RealVNC ConnectZoom Rooms
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.7
    (38 ratings)
    8.8
    (27 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.0
    (8 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (4 ratings)
    8.9
    (11 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    RealVNC ConnectZoom Rooms
    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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    Zoom
    Call quality is generally good with few issues, so everyday calls where Zoom is at its best are always good. In larger meetings with many action points, the AI summary can do a very good job of capturing the most important points. I find the room booking tool to be a nightmare and very inconsistent. Rooms take some time to book and are often rejected for no clear reason.
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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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    Zoom
    • Provides an AI transcript of the call, and includes talking points, action items, and other ways to mark up the transcript.
    • Access to "Zoom Rooms' is a great tool for large groups to work virtually off-site and then report back in for feedback.
    • Zoom provides connections via phone or internet using a wide range of toll-free numbers. I have called in via my cell, and while the network support is often too weak to allow for video, the audio is great.
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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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    Zoom
    • Support is prompt, but not always the most immediately knowledgable or helpful.
    • Admin portal is convoluted. There's gotta be a better way to assign scheduling permisissions.
    • Zoom account managers are constantly being reassigned. It is nearly impossible to keep track of who presently is our account manager. When we were going through the process of looking into Zoom Phone, our manager was literally switched twice, resulting in us working with three total managers during that two-month process.
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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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    Zoom
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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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    Zoom
    User friendliness (experience very similar to the already familiar Zoom app), consistency of the UX across locations and manufacturers. Screen sharing is made super easy (proximity). Zoom rooms support strategic needs for Hybrid work and reduced travels. Backend admin interface is simple (that's good) and provides useful dashboards for trend analysis.
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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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    Zoom
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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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    Zoom
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    RealVNC
    No problem at all, love the product.
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    Zoom
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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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    Zoom
    I personally think Zoom Rooms is superior to Teams. I have setup 3 or 4 Zooms Rooms for my organisation and it is pretty straightforward to do without any formal training or education on Zoom Rooms. My experience with Teams was the opposite. A horrible interface and options deliberately hidden away in menus levels deep. On top of which, Zoom Room outperforms Teams Rooms in both video and audio. On the desktop, Teams is a bloated app whereas, in my experience, Zoom Rooms works well.
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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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    Zoom
    • Great value for money as used it more than planned after installation.
    • Finding the use of screen share and whiteboards is becoming very popular and meant we wanted a larger screen for this. ;-)
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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.