Compare RealVNC and TeamViewer 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (43.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$8.25 1 Concurrent Session Per Month
Starting at $24.90
RealVNC
Star Rating
(438)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$8.25 1 Concurrent Session Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansTeamViewer
Star Rating
(3,772)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $24.90
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that TeamViewer excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to RealVNC. Users appreciate its high performance and business-friendly features, making it a preferred choice for secure remote communications.
- Users say that TeamViewer's implementation process is notably straightforward, with many highlighting its intuitive onboarding wizard that simplifies setup for non-technical users. In contrast, RealVNC, while also easy to set up, does not receive the same level of praise for its onboarding experience.
- Reviewers mention that TeamViewer offers superior support quality, with users noting its responsive customer service and comprehensive resources. RealVNC, while providing solid support, has received lower ratings in this area, indicating potential room for improvement.
- According to verified reviews, TeamViewer shines in its session recording capabilities, which users find essential for maintaining records of remote sessions. RealVNC, however, has been noted to lag behind in this feature, with users expressing a desire for enhanced functionality.
- Users highlight TeamViewer's versatility across different operating systems and devices, making it a go-to solution for diverse environments. RealVNC also supports multiple platforms but does not match the same level of integration ease that TeamViewer offers.
- Reviewers appreciate RealVNC's robust security features, such as end-to-end encryption and multi-factor authentication, which provide peace of mind during remote sessions. While TeamViewer also prioritizes security, users have noted that RealVNC's security defaults feel more intuitive and user-friendly.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
RealVNC
Essentials
$8.25
1 Concurrent Session Per Month
For individuals needing access to a handful of devices.
- Includes 3 managed devices
- 1 licensed user only
- Unlimited concurrent connections (to managed devices)
TeamViewer
Remote Access
Starting at $24.90
Ideal for on-the-go professionals looking for an economical, easy remote work solution.
- 1 Licensed User
- 1 Concurrent connection (channel)
- 3 Managed devices
Free Trial
RealVNC
Free Trial is available
TeamViewer
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
371
9.1
2,998
Ease of Use
9.3
374
9.1
3,179
Ease of Setup
9.0
245
9.1
945
Ease of Admin
9.2
241
8.9
681
Quality of Support
9.1
282
8.6
2,573
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
233
8.6
637
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
369
8.7
2,892
Features by Category
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Inventory Management - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
Not enough data
9.4
54
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.4
11
Monitoring and Management
Not enough data
9.2
53
Not enough data
9.3
53
Not enough data
9.1
55
Not enough data
9.2
54
Not enough data
9.2
12
IT Operations & Workflow - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
Not enough data
8.8
13
Service Management
Not enough data
9.5
54
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Agentic AI - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.2
14
Presenter Tools
Not enough data
8.9
866
Not enough data
8.5
788
Not enough data
9.1
940
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
837
|
Verified
Conferencing Options
Not enough data
8.7
799
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
811
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
794
|
Verified
Application Tools
Not enough data
8.9
873
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
828
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
809
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Screen Sharing
Not enough data
8.0
41
Scope
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Security
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Management
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Agentic AI - Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
9.4
20
Not enough data
9.4
19
Not enough data
9.2
21
Not enough data
9.3
21
Monitoring - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.5
11
Management
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
9.4
20
Not enough data
9.3
21
Analytics - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Security - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Network Performance - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
9.5
11
AI Automation - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.4
11
Agentic AI - Network Monitoring
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.7
10
Not enough data
9.7
10
Not enough data
9.7
10
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.3
10
Asset Inventory
Not enough data
8.3
26
Not enough data
8.3
26
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
7.3
24
Not enough data
8.3
26
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
19
Not enough data
7.7
19
Agentic AI - IT Asset Management
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
7.6
14
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
7.7
14
Management
Not enough data
9.1
25
Not enough data
8.6
25
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
7.5
22
ServiceNow Apps
Not enough data
9.3
131
Not enough data
9.3
132
Agentic AI - ServiceNow Store Apps
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
9.2
17
9.2
559
8.5
17
9.1
544
6.9
12
8.9
487
8.9
18
9.0
520
8.7
13
8.9
499
8.4
18
9.0
505
Maintenance
8.9
16
9.0
502
8.8
14
8.9
468
Communication
8.3
15
9.0
499
Feature Not Available
8.6
443
Feature Not Available
8.7
446
Feature Not Available
8.8
467
Security
8.6
17
9.0
464
7.9
14
9.0
465
Device Support
8.5
12
8.9
494
8.7
15
9.1
504
8.9
15
9.1
506
Performance
6.7
13
8.9
473
Remote Support
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Hardware Integration
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Content
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Administration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
24
Security
Not enough data
9.3
23
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Remote Support - Remote Video Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content - Remote Video Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform - Remote Video Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - SAP Store
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform - Mobile Device Management (MDM)
Not enough data
8.8
30
Operating System
Not enough data
9.5
32
Not enough data
9.1
30
Not enough data
8.9
32
Management
Not enough data
8.8
31
Not enough data
8.5
31
Not enough data
9.0
29
Not enough data
8.6
29
Not enough data
8.8
31
Security
Not enough data
8.7
30
Not enough data
8.9
33
Agentic AI - Mobile Device Management (MDM)
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Analysis
Not enough data
8.9
18
Platform
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
9.1
17
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
9.5
17
Security
Not enough data
9.2
17
Not enough data
9.4
16
Not enough data
9.2
15
Not enough data
9.7
15
Not enough data
9.1
15
Agentic AI - Enterprise IT Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
8.8
144
8.8
1396
8.4
117
8.7
1308
8.3
114
8.6
1302
7.8
55
8.6
1283
Feature Not Available
8.7
1320
9.1
150
8.7
1394
8.7
145
8.9
1460
Platform
9.3
155
8.9
1411
9.2
95
8.7
1367
Feature Not Available
8.7
1333
9.5
180
9.1
1502
Security
Feature Not Available
8.6
1194
Feature Not Available
8.8
1341
Feature Not Available
8.7
1284
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
RealVNC and TeamViewer are categorized as Remote Desktop and Remote Support
Unique Categories
RealVNC has no unique categories
TeamViewer is categorized as Co-Browsing, AR Collaboration Tools, SAP Store, Unified Endpoint Management (UEM), Screen Sharing, Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM), ServiceNow Store Apps, IT Asset Management, Enterprise IT Management, Mobile Device Management (MDM), Network Monitoring, and Remote Video Support
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
RealVNC
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
TeamViewer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
12.3%
Computer Software
6.3%
Hospital & Health Care
3.4%
Accounting
2.9%
Marketing and Advertising
2.7%
Other
72.5%
Information Technology and Services
16.3%
Computer Software
10.6%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Telecommunications
3.2%
Consumer Services
3.0%
Other
62.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is there an easy way to transfer files between server and viewer computers. currently i use email.
3 Comments
PS
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...Read more
How can I automatically start VNC Server on a Mac to enable remote login after restart?
3 Comments
JR
This has been driving me crazy since around when you posted this question originally. In case you never figured it out, or others find this post (it was the...Read more
Is either an iPhone or Android OS version available? Can I show clients my screen?
2 Comments
JM
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...Read more
Can i access the mobile phone devices through remote desktop ?
5 Comments
AZ
Yes, you can generally remote in to mobile devices, but the connection (at least in the case of iOS devices) is view only. You cannot control the mobile...Read more
Somewhat expensive licenses?
4 Comments
G2
You may logon to your teamviewer account on the teamviewer website to manage your licenses, there you will see an overview of available licenses, used...Read more
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