# RealVNC vs RemotePC Comparison
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## AI Generated Summary
- **G2 reviewers report** that RemotePC excels in **ease of setup** and **user-friendliness** , with many users highlighting its straightforward installation process and intuitive interface. One user mentioned, "It’s easy to set up and use, and it comes with a ton of features."
- **According to verified reviews** , RealVNC is praised for its **robust connectivity** , even in low bandwidth situations. Users appreciate its high-quality screen sharing capabilities, which facilitate effective presentations and collaboration.
- **Reviewers mention** that RemotePC offers a wider range of features for **Linux support** and **unattended access** , making it a versatile choice for users needing to access systems without assistance. This flexibility is a significant advantage for those in diverse IT environments.
- **Users say** that both products provide solid **security features** , but RealVNC stands out with its emphasis on **end-to-end encryption** and **multi-factor authentication** , ensuring that sessions remain private and secure without complicating access.
- **G2 reviewers highlight** that while both products have similar star ratings, RemotePC's higher G2 Score reflects a greater overall satisfaction among users, particularly in terms of **customer support** and **feature richness**. One user noted, "The price feels pretty fair for what you get."
- **According to recent feedback** , RealVNC users appreciate its **multi-platform support** and **ease of use** , with one reviewer stating, "Simple to set up. Safe and secure. Easy to use." However, the lack of recent reviews suggests that RemotePC may be more actively engaging its user base.



| | RealVNC | RemotePC | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 438 | 647 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (55.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (90.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $8.25 1 Concurrent Session Per Month | Starting at $29.50 Per Year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### RealVNC

Pros:
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)
- Reliability (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Admin Access Issues (1 reviews)
- Billing Issues (1 reviews)

### RemotePC

Pros:
- Ease of Use (95 reviews)
- Easy Setup (74 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Performance (18 reviews)
- Remote Access Issues (13 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | RealVNC | RemotePC | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (371 reviews) | 9.4 (413 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.3 (374 reviews) | 9.5 (428 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (245 reviews) | 9.3 (302 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.2 (241 reviews) | 9.3 (210 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.1 (282 reviews) | 9.1 (261 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (233 reviews) | 9.4 (186 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (369 reviews) | 8.9 (374 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### 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

### RemotePC

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Consumer

Price: Starting at $29.50 Per Year

Description: Secure unlimited remote access for Small and Home offices

Key Features:
- Access to 1
- Always on remote access
- Unlimited concurrent access

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

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Remote Support

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **RealVNC** | 8.3/10 | 18 |
| **RemotePC** | 9.0/10 | 68 |

#### Administration

| Feature | RealVNC | RemotePC | 
|---|---|---|
| **Screen Sharing** | 9.2 (17 reviews) | 9.3 (54 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | 8.5 (17 reviews) | 9.2 (55 reviews) | 
| **Session Recording** | 6.9 (12 reviews) | 8.9 (38 reviews) | 
| **Unattended Remote Access** | 8.9 (18 reviews) | 9.2 (57 reviews) | 
| **Multi - Session Handling** | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 8.9 (39 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Monitor Support** | 8.4 (18 reviews) | 8.8 (47 reviews) | 

#### Maintenance

| Feature | RealVNC | RemotePC | 
|---|---|---|
| **Remote Reboot** | 8.9 (16 reviews) | 9.2 (55 reviews) | 
| **Remote Printing** | 8.8 (14 reviews) | 8.7 (47 reviews) | 

#### Communication 

| Feature | RealVNC | RemotePC | 
|---|---|---|
| **Text Chat** | 8.3 (15 reviews) | 9.1 (44 reviews) | 
| **VoIP** | Feature Not Available | 8.4 (32 reviews) | 
| **Video Conference Call** | Feature Not Available | 8.2 (29 reviews) | 
| **Screen Annotations** | Feature Not Available | 8.8 (37 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | RealVNC | RemotePC | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | 8.6 (17 reviews) | 9.1 (39 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | 7.9 (14 reviews) | 8.9 (38 reviews) | 

#### Device Support

| Feature | RealVNC | RemotePC | 
|---|---|---|
| **Mobile Device Access** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 9.1 (44 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Platform Support** | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 9.2 (41 reviews) | 
| **Cross-Platform** | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 9.2 (42 reviews) | 

#### Performance

| Feature | RealVNC | RemotePC | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 6.7 (13 reviews) | 9.0 (38 reviews) | 

### Remote Desktop

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **RealVNC** | 8.8/10 | 216 |
| **RemotePC** | 8.8/10 | 328 |

#### Administration

| Feature | RealVNC | RemotePC | 
|---|---|---|
| **Usage Information** | 8.8 (144 reviews) | 8.9 (219 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | 8.4 (117 reviews) | 8.5 (195 reviews) | 
| **Diagnostics** | 8.3 (114 reviews) | 8.5 (193 reviews) | 
| **Session Recording** | 7.8 (55 reviews) | 8.5 (181 reviews) | 
| **Session Transfer** | Feature Not Available | 8.6 (181 reviews) | 
| **Unattended Access** | 9.1 (150 reviews) | 9.2 (234 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | 8.7 (145 reviews) | 9.0 (224 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | RealVNC | RemotePC | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cross-Platform Access** | 9.3 (155 reviews) | 9.0 (221 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Device Access** | 9.2 (95 reviews) | 8.5 (210 reviews) | 
| **Applications Management** | Feature Not Available | 8.7 (194 reviews) | 
| **Remote Device Control** | 9.5 (180 reviews) | 9.3 (274 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | RealVNC | RemotePC | 
|---|---|---|
| **Remote Wipe** | Feature Not Available | 8.2 (164 reviews) | 
| **Device Management** | Feature Not Available | 9.0 (204 reviews) | 
| **Device Enrollment** | Feature Not Available | 8.6 (183 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [Remote Desktop Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-desktop), [Remote Support Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-support)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | RealVNC | RemotePC | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 55.4% | 90.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 31.3% | 7.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 13.3% | 2.0% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%

#### RemotePC

- **Accounting:** 8.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 6.3%
- **Computer Software:** 5.3%
- **Construction:** 4.5%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.1%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.1%
- **Automotive:** 2.4%
- **Financial Services:** 2.2%
- **Retail:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 58.8%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to RealVNC

- [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3972 reviews)
- [AnyDesk](https://www.g2.com/products/anydesk/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1095 reviews)
- [Zoho Assist](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-assist/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (696 reviews)
- [Splashtop Remote Access](https://www.g2.com/products/splashtop-remote-access/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (510 reviews)
- [ScreenConnect](https://www.g2.com/products/screenconnect/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (501 reviews)
- [BeyondTrust Remote Support](https://www.g2.com/products/beyondtrust-remote-support/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (386 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)
- [Citrix DaaS](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-citrix-daas/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (546 reviews)

### Alternatives to RemotePC

- [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3972 reviews)
- [AnyDesk](https://www.g2.com/products/anydesk/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1095 reviews)
- [Zoho Assist](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-assist/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (696 reviews)
- [Splashtop Remote Access](https://www.g2.com/products/splashtop-remote-access/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (510 reviews)
- [ScreenConnect](https://www.g2.com/products/screenconnect/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (501 reviews)
- [LogMeIn Resolve](https://www.g2.com/products/logmein-resolve/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (468 reviews)
- [GoToMyPC](https://www.g2.com/products/gotomypc/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (234 reviews)
- [Getscreen.me](https://www.g2.com/products/getscreen-me/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (264 reviews)
- [BeyondTrust Remote Support](https://www.g2.com/products/beyondtrust-remote-support/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (386 reviews)
- [Chrome Remote Desktop](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-remote-desktop/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (53 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### 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..."

### RemotePC

- Title: [Can the system support multiple monitors?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-the-system-support-multiple-monitors) — 5 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Ye, but you can only view one at a time. You can however, easily switch back and forth in the GUI."
- Title: [How do I add RemotePC to my computer?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-add-remotepc-to-my-computer) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Go to:
https://www.remotepc.com/download
after downloading and installing the appropriate setup, simply log in."
- Title: [What does remote PC do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-remote-pc-do) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It allows a person to log on to any number of remote computers which have been set up to allow such logins.  The price of the services varies based on the..."
- Title: [Is RemotePC any good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-remotepc-any-good) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes! It works exactly as expected, enabling intuitive control of a remote PC/Mac with excellent security, e.g. requires additional unique password for each..."
- Title: [What is a good remote desktop software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-a-good-remote-desktop-software) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "RemotePC!"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/realvnc-vs-remotepc)