# IntelliJ IDEA, RealVNC vs Visual Studio Comparison

| | IntelliJ IDEA | RealVNC | Visual Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 2,373 | 438 | 3,988 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (40.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (55.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (35.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $19.90 Per Month | $8.25 1 Concurrent Session Per Month | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### IntelliJ IDEA

Pros:
- Ease of Use (69 reviews)
- Features (65 reviews)

Cons:
- High Memory Usage (44 reviews)
- High System Requirements (26 reviews)

### RealVNC

Pros:
- Ease of Use (5 reviews)
- Cross-platform Compatibility (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (2 reviews)
- Admin Access Issues (1 reviews)

### Visual Studio

Pros:
- Ease of Use (205 reviews)
- Features (180 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Performance (146 reviews)
- High Resource Consumption (85 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | IntelliJ IDEA | RealVNC | Visual Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (1971 reviews) | 9.3 (371 reviews) | 9.1 (3209 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (1989 reviews) | 9.3 (374 reviews) | 8.7 (3230 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (392 reviews) | 9.0 (245 reviews) | 8.7 (889 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (188 reviews) | 9.2 (241 reviews) | 8.5 (560 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (1542 reviews) | 9.1 (282 reviews) | 8.4 (2793 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (180 reviews) | 9.3 (233 reviews) | 8.8 (524 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.1 (1929 reviews) | 8.7 (369 reviews) | 8.9 (3108 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### IntelliJ IDEA

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: For Individual Use

Price: $19.90 Per Month

Description: Purchased personally.

Key Features:
- IntelliJ IDEA’s advanced tools and integrations
- AI Free plan for enhanced productivity

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/intellij-idea/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### RealVNC

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Essentials

Price: $8.25 1 Concurrent Session Per Month

Description: For individuals needing access to a handful of devices.

Key Features:
- Includes 3 managed devices
- 1 licensed user only
- Unlimited concurrent connections (to managed devices)

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/realvnc/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Visual Studio

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### .NET Integrated Development Environments (IDE)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IntelliJ IDEA** | N/A | N/A |
| **RealVNC** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visual Studio** | 8.8/10 | 947 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | IntelliJ IDEA | RealVNC | Visual Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Use** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (846 reviews) | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (817 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (731 reviews) | 
| **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (807 reviews) | 
| **Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (794 reviews) | 
| **Help Guides** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (784 reviews) | 
| **Patching & Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (792 reviews) | 

### C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IntelliJ IDEA** | N/A | N/A |
| **RealVNC** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visual Studio** | 8.8/10 | 575 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | IntelliJ IDEA | RealVNC | Visual Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Use** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (514 reviews) | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (508 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (470 reviews) | 
| **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (496 reviews) | 
| **Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (495 reviews) | 
| **Help Guides** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (497 reviews) | 
| **Patching & Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (492 reviews) | 

### Remote Support

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IntelliJ IDEA** | N/A | N/A |
| **RealVNC** | 8.3/10 | 18 |
| **Visual Studio** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | IntelliJ IDEA | RealVNC | Visual Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | 9.2 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 8.5 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Session Recording** | Not enough data | 6.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Unattended Remote Access** | Not enough data | 8.9 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi - Session Handling** | Not enough data | 8.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Monitor Support** | Not enough data | 8.4 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Maintenance

| Feature | IntelliJ IDEA | RealVNC | Visual Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Remote Reboot** | Not enough data | 8.9 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Printing** | Not enough data | 8.8 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Communication 

| Feature | IntelliJ IDEA | RealVNC | Visual Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Text Chat** | Not enough data | 8.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **VoIP** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Video Conference Call** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Screen Annotations** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | IntelliJ IDEA | RealVNC | Visual Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | 8.6 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 7.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Device Support

| Feature | IntelliJ IDEA | RealVNC | Visual Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile Device Access** | Not enough data | 8.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Platform Support** | Not enough data | 8.7 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-Platform** | Not enough data | 8.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Performance

| Feature | IntelliJ IDEA | RealVNC | Visual Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 6.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Application Development Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IntelliJ IDEA** | N/A | N/A |
| **RealVNC** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visual Studio** | 8.9/10 | 464 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | IntelliJ IDEA | RealVNC | Visual Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Use** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (427 reviews) | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (405 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (381 reviews) | 
| **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (406 reviews) | 
| **Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (389 reviews) | 
| **Help Guides** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (391 reviews) | 
| **Patching & Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (397 reviews) | 

### Mobile Development Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IntelliJ IDEA** | N/A | N/A |
| **RealVNC** | N/A | N/A |
| **Visual Studio** | 8.6/10 | 53 |

#### Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms

| Feature | IntelliJ IDEA | RealVNC | Visual Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (40 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (40 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (41 reviews) | 

### Remote Desktop

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IntelliJ IDEA** | N/A | N/A |
| **RealVNC** | 8.8/10 | 216 |
| **Visual Studio** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | IntelliJ IDEA | RealVNC | Visual Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Usage Information** | Not enough data | 8.8 (144 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.4 (117 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Diagnostics** | Not enough data | 8.3 (114 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Session Recording** | Not enough data | 7.8 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Session Transfer** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Unattended Access** | Not enough data | 9.1 (150 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 8.7 (145 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | IntelliJ IDEA | RealVNC | Visual Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-Platform Access** | Not enough data | 9.3 (155 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Device Access** | Not enough data | 9.2 (95 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Applications Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Device Control** | Not enough data | 9.5 (180 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | IntelliJ IDEA | RealVNC | Visual Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Remote Wipe** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Device Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Device Enrollment** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to IntelliJ IDEA (1):** [Java Integrated Development Environments (IDE)](https://www.g2.com/categories/java-integrated-development-environments-ide)

**Unique to RealVNC (2):** [Remote Desktop Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-desktop), [Remote Support Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-support)

**Unique to Visual Studio (5):** [C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)](https://www.g2.com/categories/c-c-integrated-development-environments-ide), [.NET Integrated Development Environments (IDE)](https://www.g2.com/categories/net-integrated-development-environments-ide), [Mobile Development Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-development-platforms), [Java Integrated Development Environments (IDE)](https://www.g2.com/categories/java-integrated-development-environments-ide), [Application Development Platforms ](https://www.g2.com/categories/application-development-platforms)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | IntelliJ IDEA | RealVNC | Visual Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 30.9% | 55.4% | 35.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 29.0% | 31.3% | 32.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 40.1% | 13.3% | 32.0% | 

### By Industry

#### IntelliJ IDEA

- **Computer Software:** 37.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 18.3%
- **Internet:** 5.4%
- **Financial Services:** 4.2%
- **Higher Education:** 2.8%
- **Program Development:** 2.6%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.0%
- **Education Management:** 1.8%
- **Banking:** 1.6%
- **Retail:** 1.5%
- **Other:** 22.1%

#### RealVNC

- **Information Technology and Services:** 12.3%
- **Computer Software:** 6.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.4%
- **Accounting:** 2.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.7%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.7%
- **Insurance:** 2.4%
- **Banking:** 2.2%
- **Government Administration:** 2.2%
- **Semiconductors:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 61.2%

#### Visual Studio

- **Computer Software:** 31.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 22.5%
- **Higher Education:** 2.9%
- **Financial Services:** 2.6%
- **Internet:** 2.2%
- **Program Development:** 1.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.9%
- **Education Management:** 1.8%
- **Telecommunications:** 1.6%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 1.5%
- **Other:** 30.0%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to IntelliJ IDEA

- [Eclipse](https://www.g2.com/products/eclipse/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (3214 reviews)
- [Xcode](https://www.g2.com/products/xcode/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1037 reviews)
- [NetBeans](https://www.g2.com/products/netbeans/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (673 reviews)
- [AWS Cloud9](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-cloud9/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (350 reviews)
- [BlueJ](https://www.g2.com/products/bluej/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (203 reviews)
- [Oracle JDeveloper](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-jdeveloper/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (189 reviews)
- [MyEclipse](https://www.g2.com/products/myeclipse/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (103 reviews)
- [Selenium IDE](https://www.g2.com/products/selenium-ide/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (131 reviews)
- [Amazon Corretto](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-corretto/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (130 reviews)
- [Eclipse Che](https://www.g2.com/products/eclipse-che/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (82 reviews)

### Alternatives to RealVNC

- [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3979 reviews)
- [AnyDesk](https://www.g2.com/products/anydesk/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1099 reviews)
- [Zoho Assist](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-assist/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (699 reviews)
- [RemotePC](https://www.g2.com/products/remotepc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (651 reviews)
- [Splashtop Remote Access](https://www.g2.com/products/splashtop-remote-access/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (512 reviews)
- [ScreenConnect](https://www.g2.com/products/screenconnect/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (502 reviews)
- [BeyondTrust Remote Support](https://www.g2.com/products/beyondtrust-remote-support/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (387 reviews)
- [LogMeIn Resolve](https://www.g2.com/products/logmein-resolve/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (468 reviews)
- [LogMeIn Central](https://www.g2.com/products/logmein-central/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (213 reviews)
- [MobaXTerm](https://www.g2.com/products/mobaxterm/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (109 reviews)

### Alternatives to Visual Studio

- [Xcode](https://www.g2.com/products/xcode/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1037 reviews)
- [Eclipse](https://www.g2.com/products/eclipse/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (3214 reviews)
- [NetBeans](https://www.g2.com/products/netbeans/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (673 reviews)
- [Android Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/android-studio/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (646 reviews)
- [Qt](https://www.g2.com/products/qt/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (54 reviews)
- [Firebase](https://www.g2.com/products/firebase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (306 reviews)
- [AWS Cloud9](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-cloud9/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (350 reviews)
- [OutSystems](https://www.g2.com/products/outsystems/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1797 reviews)
- [C++Builder](https://www.g2.com/products/c-builder/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (18 reviews)
- [Claris FileMaker](https://www.g2.com/products/claris-filemaker/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (578 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### IntelliJ IDEA

- Title: [What is IntelliJ IDEA used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-intellij-idea-used-for) — 4 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Intellij is an IDE or we can say a platform where we can write , build, test and even deploy code in any language. It’s also help to find the bugs in..."
- Title: [How does IntelliJ IDEA stand out as a development environment for modern programming needs?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-intellij-idea-stand-out-as-a-development-environment-for-modern-programming-needs) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "IntelliJ IDEA stands out as a development environment for modern programming needs thanks to its powerful, intelligent code assistance, comprehensive..."
- Title: [Can i use thing for dart only](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-thing-for-dart-only) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Of course you can use it for dart. dart web and command line application can be developed with IntelliJ IDEA. It also comes with dart analysis server."
- Title: [Is there I way to implement Web development?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-i-way-to-implement-web-development) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I've been using it for 4 years. In my opinion, is the best IDE for a lot o reasons. It has full compatibility with spring and if you only use tomcat, you can..."
- Title: [what is the best way to make it veyr fast ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/14609-what-is-the-best-way-to-make-it-veyr-fast) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "if you want to make it fast, first is update your system's configuration. Atleast use it on a 4gb system. Also check if your system is healthy. And also you..."

### RealVNC

- Title: [How can I automatically start VNC Server on a Mac to enable remote login after restart?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-automatically-start-vnc-server-on-a-mac-to-enable-remote-login-after-restart) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. Once installed it can be configured to always on, running in the background. Regardless of intentional or unintentional restart, the VNC server will be..."
- Title: [Is there an easy way to transfer files between server and viewer computers.  currently i use email.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15584-is-there-an-easy-way-to-transfer-files-between-server-and-viewer-computers-currently-i-use-email) — 3 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "This functionality is built into the software. From the toolbar, click on the "Double Arrows" which is for File Transfers. Note that file transfer isn’t..."
- Title: [Is VNC connect free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-vnc-connect-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "The client is, but I believe the server side is licensed for commercial use. "
- Title: [?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/16186) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can download a trial version for free, but to use the VNC server, you need to buy a license and register."
- Title: [Is either an iPhone or Android OS version available? Can I show clients my screen?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12721-is-either-an-iphone-or-android-os-version-available-can-i-show-clients-my-screen) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "There is a VNC client available on iPhone and Android. Although it works only one direction. You can control a computer running VNC Server, but you cannot..."

### Visual Studio

- Title: [What is Visual Studio used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-visual-studio-used-for) — 10 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "PC program development mainly, but with add ins it can be used for some embedded projects too."
- Title: [What are the most impactful features of Visual Studio for developers in building modern applications?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-most-impactful-features-of-visual-studio-for-developers-in-building-modern-applications) — 6 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Most impactful would be
 
IntelliSense which offers auto code completion, easy navigation and parameters info. 

Git Integration where developers can..."
- Title: [What is the use of Visual Studio?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-use-of-visual-studio) — 6 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Visual Studio is user friendly IDE tool used for developing code with lots of plugins available."
- Title: [can i use visual studio with mysql database? is it the best compatibility](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-visual-studio-with-mysql-database-is-it-the-best-compatibility) — 5 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "you can !
it's compatibility"
- Title: [How is Visual Studio being used to enhance operational efficiency and user experience in its specific field?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-is-visual-studio-being-used-to-enhance-operational-efficiency-and-user-experience-in-its-specific-field) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Visual Studio offers a complete development environment that simplifies the coding, debugging, and deployment processes, improving operational efficiency and..."

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