--- title: RealVNC Reviews meta\_title: 'RealVNC Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 439 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how RealVNC works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.7 review\_count: 439 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-10' parent\_category: name: IT Infrastructure url: https://www.g2.com/categories/it-infrastructure --- # RealVNC Reviews & Product Details Claimed ###### Profile Status This profile is currently managed by RealVNC but has limited features. Are you part of the RealVNC team? [Upgrade your plan](https://sell.g2.com) to enhance your branding and engage with visitors to your profile! RealVNC® Connect is the secure remote access solution from RealVNC, the inventors of VNC technology. RealVNC Connect lets you 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. From enabling remote working, to managing vital systems remotely, to providing IT support for your organization, RealVNC® Connect has the features you need to stay connected. Trusted by IT teams at leading businesses around the world, RealVNC Connect offers affordability, ease of use, and unrivalled security for remote access. For information on our security credentials, visit: https://www.realvnc.com/en/connect/security/ * * * Seller [RealVNC](https://www.g2.com/sellers/realvnc) Discussions [RealVNC Community](https://www.g2.com/products/realvnc/discuss) Languages Supported German, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish Solution Type Best-of-Breed Overview by Asif Kibria (Marketing Operations Manager at RealVNC) Show More ## Pricing Pricing provided by RealVNC. ### Essentials $8.25 1 Concurrent Session Per Month ### Plus Starting at $16.50 1 Concurrent Session Per Month [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/realvnc/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![TeamViewer](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "TeamViewer") TeamViewer 4.5/5(4,151) ](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) [ ![AnyDesk](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "AnyDesk") AnyDesk 4.5/5(1,103) ](https://www.g2.com/products/anydesk/reviews) [ ![Zoho Assist](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Zoho Assist") Zoho Assist 4.7/5(718) ](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-assist/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/realvnc/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 439 real user reviews. Implementation Time 1 month Perceived Cost $$$$$ Typical contract price $0k - $0k [Sign in to view](/login) Per Month [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) SK Stephen K. ASIC Engineer 2 Machinery Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 7/3/2023 "Works smoothly" 5/5 What do you like best about RealVNC? Works seamlessly even with low bandwidth internet connections and I also like the ability to customize access permissions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about RealVNC? This product works without any flaws at any point and time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is RealVNC solving and how is that benefiting you? I can remotely access computers and mobile devices which make technical support and device management easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite MP Martin P. Assistant ICT Manager Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 7/23/2022 "The best got even better" 5/5 What do you like best about RealVNC? Having used RealVNC for several years, I have found it to be the only reliable and secure way of accessing PCs both on the network and VPN clients at remote sites, it allows you to use elevated credentials within the user's session, we honestly could not work without it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about RealVNC? I don't think that there is anything to dislike, the latest version of VNC Connect has addressed minor gripes I had before, some people don;t link the fact you have to set up port forwarding on routers, I prefer that you do as the admin is in control and not the end user. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is RealVNC solving and how is that benefiting you? Since covid hit, not being able to be at a person's computer became a safety issue and VNC Connect allowed us to support office staff and home workers without risk to them or ourselves, the way it just displays the user's session means you can get to see the issue they are having. it also allowed people to connect from home to their office PC when they were shielding Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Margie C.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Margie C.") MC Margie C. Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 3/24/2023 "Super helpful! They got my home office up and running without any glitches!" 5/5 What do you like best about RealVNC? Their customer service is outstanding! Super fast! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about RealVNC? Nothing yet! I log in all the time from my home office and never have any issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is RealVNC solving and how is that benefiting you? You are helping me to work from home when my son is sick or out on break. Or when I need to catch up on things over the occasional weekend. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller MW Margaret W. financial controller Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 11/22/2022 "Excellent Service" 5/5 What do you like best about RealVNC? This is so easy to set up and so easy to use. When help is required assistance is given immediately and the provider is helpful and will sort any issues quickly and efficiently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about RealVNC? There are no downsides, i have been using this for several months and have not experienced any problems or issues so far. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is RealVNC solving and how is that benefiting you? I have not experienced any connection problems so far Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller NR Nathan R. IT Manager Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 7/22/2022 "Simple, adept, fast." 5/5 What do you like best about RealVNC? Coming from competing software, we were surprised at how quickly we were able to set up both users and permissions on the admin side of things as well as the server software on host machines. The entire process was way beyond simple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about RealVNC? Finding older versions of the server software took a bit of hunting. Ideally, you're running the software on modern machines, but sometimes that's just not feasible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is RealVNC solving and how is that benefiting you? Being able to connect to remote host computers without the need for human intervention to do so is what VNC provides us as a service. The fact that it's speedy, easy to use (end user) and reliable is a huge bonus. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller AT Alex T. Manager, Cyber Security Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 7/4/2022 "It performs a job, and therefore has a place, that place is just not in businesses" 1/5 What do you like best about RealVNC? It's simple to use, easy to manage, and easy to deploy. You don't have to be an expert to use this application. If you have never used a remote access tool before then this is an easy one for you to lab up and understand the components and communications of remote access. But know that this solution is not intended to be used for many remote access scenarios. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about RealVNC? VNC Connect advertizes strong security, but what do they mean when they say that? They mean they have options for strong encryption and authorization but don't do that by default. If you'd like to use this securely then you should have an expert on hand (not your neighbor's kid, but an expert in security and cryptography). Why? Because this solution is a direct access solution. This means if you want to compare it in the same realm as some of the other remote access solutions, then you need to be fair to where it falls short. Direct access solutions work if you deploy another product on top of that for privacy, plus dedicated jump servers, isolate them... It's just a lot of work to get to what other solutions provide natively. All VNC serves a purpose, but I never like seeing that purpose being for remote access. Any direct access solution brings the risk of whatever is on your remote computer into the environment, and that comes with a risk of cross-contamination. For this reason, VNC-based solutions should only be done within secure environments, and NOT "to access secure environments remotely". Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering RealVNC: 1. Look at your options. 2. Consider spending a bit more money. Depending on your goals for use; if it involves remote access AT ALL, take another look at other products. This product does not provide the type of secure remote access you want, and can quickly become a vulnerability for you to manage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is RealVNC solving and how is that benefiting you? Was used for remote access and administrative solution for admins to access certain areas of the environment. It has since been removed and replaced with another product that better aligns with remote access security. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Josh Goodman of RealVNC [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/realvnc-review-6811702/official_response/edit) Hi Alex, We’re glad to hear you found VNC Connect easy to use, manage and deploy. Though, we are sorry to hear that your wider experience with VNC Connect doesn’t appear to have met your expectations. We'd like to affirm that VNC Connect is a remote access solution for businesses. Thousands of leading organizations, operating across a range of industries, use and trust VNC Connect every day for secure remote device access and support. You've also made a couple of comments regarding the security of VNC Connect that we’d like to address too. Firstly, you say that “[VNC Connect has] options for strong encryption and authorization but don't do that by default”. 128-bit AES is the default, out-of-the-box setting for all our subscription types. It is enforced as standard, so non-encrypted connections will fail. Authentication is set to System Authentication (e.g. Windows Password) by default as well, meaning connections authenticate against the remote computer’s OS. Furthermore, only members of the remote computer’s "administrators" group have access via VNC Connect by default, further securing access. You can change this setting as an Administrator, but VNC Connect’s default setup is secure. If you’re connecting via the cloud (which is required for any connections over the internet), then access must be made from a VNC Viewer signed into a RealVNC account (which has device authentication enabled by default, upgradeable to 2FA TOTP), and the user must be given discovery permission for the VNC Server(s) before they even hit the authorization layers above. Again, it’s a very secure setup. Secondly, you say that "any direct access solution brings the risk of whatever is on your remote computer into the environment, and that comes with a risk of cross-contamination”. VNC and Remote Frame Buffer (RFB) protocols transmit visual desktop updates (frame buffer/pixels) from the remote device (Server) to your computer (Viewer), and the Viewer sends keyboard and mouse events back to the Server. As such, there is no additional data channel that puts the two devices in direct communication. Security is at the core of everything we do at RealVNC. We adhere to four fundamental security principles to ensure we build and offer a remote access solution that’s secure for customers. That commitment to security is also reflected in the recent security audit that VNC Connect underwent. The vigorous, independent white box audit by Cure53 (which you can read via the "See how VNC Connect improved" link below) found that, of 38 security-relevant discoveries, none were critical. Only three were deemed ‘high severity’ and they were fixed immediately. Of course, our work is never done, and we’re always adding new features and functionality to further improve VNC Connect and its offering. We’d be happy to discuss your review with you in more detail and better understand your experience with our product. If you’d like to chat, please email us at outreach@realvnc.com. Regards, Josh from RealVNC [See how RealVNC improved](https://www.realvnc.com/en/blog/cure53-security-audit-reaffirms-realvnc-strong-security-stance/) Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Darshan S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Darshan S.") DS Darshan S. Engineer Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 2/13/2022 "Real VNC Review by Darshan" 5/5 What do you like best about RealVNC? The best thing I like in Real VNC is screen sharing, which gives the same feeling as we are using our real computer. Even if we are using it virtually, the graphics are designed in such a way so that there is no difference with the non-virtual it gives the same feeling as we are using it real. And it is also a smart card authentication. Also, it supports both Apple iOS and Android. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about RealVNC? I did not find any dislikes or problems with the Real VNC. The only thing I want to suggest is if we don't operate it through mobile, it's ok, at least give one application to mobile so that we can watch the machine if someone is working on it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering RealVNC: Please provide a mobile application, if not for working at least for watching it by logging in. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is RealVNC solving and how is that benefiting you? The problem I solve through the Real VNC is that I can repair any system in the world if it is a software-related issue by sitting in my home, which is saving me a lot of time as well as energy. Also, I use this as a remote desktop for my office working during this pandemic time during the Work From Home period. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 2/21/2022 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Mohsin A.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mohsin A.") MA Mohsin A. Software Development Manager Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 12/20/2021 "Remote connections just made simpler an amazing experience" 5/5 What do you like best about RealVNC? 99% of the product is by the best as of its competitors. Hierarchy wise secure connection is the best feature of the application. And if you are using the free version of the software you can add upto 4 remote connections in your list with all the available features enabled. It is super easy to configure and use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about RealVNC? The only thing or feature not currently available in the product is the file transfer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering RealVNC: If you are looking for easy-to-use and handy software for remote connections which uses low bandwidth and is available over desktops and mobiles, this is the best application for you. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is RealVNC solving and how is that benefiting you? Had to connect to multiple computers either from home to office or any other machines to rectify some of the problems, to get some files, to monitor the machines performances and the competitor products were not helpful for such operations due to the bugs in the product or high bandwidth usage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Verified User in Computer Games](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Computer Games") UC Verified User in Computer Games Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 10/4/2022 "Excellent product" 5/5 What do you like best about RealVNC? Easy to set up, very responsive connection to remote PCs. The best remote connection product I have used. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about RealVNC? I would like the option to switch monitor display with a single key press. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is RealVNC solving and how is that benefiting you? Enabling me to work remotely when necessary. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Josh C.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Josh C.") JC Josh C. Co-Owner Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 12/12/2019 "Quick and efficient way to connect to my work computer from any of my devices!" 5/5 What do you like best about RealVNC? Super easy to connect to and has phone app! Was going to setup a full remote connect in my computer but this was so much easier and didn't require our IT guy to come out and set it up. He was the one that recommended it and am grateful for that! Wasn't sure how it would do with dual monitors, but it is easy to use and I haven't had any issues with it lagging or taking a long time to respond. Though it is a little tough to use on a phone, well because it is a phone, it is still handy to be able to do something quick or access a file or folder I need to get some information from. When we were just going to use remote connect on the computer, I was going to have to use the junk work laptop that is so old and has a bad battery, but now with vnc connect I can use it with my personal android phone, Surface Pro 7, my Toshiba laptop or my desktop with dual monitors. This is really handy and it is quick to login and see the computer and be able to work on it quickly and efficiently. I have also started using VNC with my personal computer that I use for web design it really has many great uses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about RealVNC? I may be missing it but I don't see any way on the Android app to be able to just show one of my screens and switch between them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering RealVNC: If you are using remote connect from Windows this is easier to setup and to connect quickly from various other devices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is RealVNC solving and how is that benefiting you? This has allowed me to be out of the office and do my payroll with my work computer from home or anywhere else from any of my devices and computers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Our network of Icons are G2 members who are recognized for their outstanding contributions and commitment to helping others through their expertise.G2 Icon 10/15/2021 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ## Questions about RealVNC? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. [ Ask about RealVNC ](https://www.g2.com/products/realvnc/discussions/new) GU Guest User What is VNC Connect used for? 0 Upvotes 0 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-vnc-connect-used-for) ![Lisa F.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Lisa F.") LF Lisa Fondren • Last activity over 6 years ago Is there an easy way to transfer files between server and viewer computers. currently i use email. 2 Upvotes 3 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15584-is-there-an-easy-way-to-transfer-files-between-server-and-viewer-computers-currently-i-use-email) [ View all Discussions ](https://www.g2.com/products/realvnc/discuss) ## Pricing Options Pricing provided by RealVNC. ### Essentials $8.25 1 Concurrent Session Per Month ### Plus Starting at $16.50 1 Concurrent Session Per Month ### Premium Starting at $29.75 1 Concurrent Session Per Month [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/realvnc/pricing) RealVNC Comparisons ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_32a91044a1cccaa46cc7b9802c9a9b34/anydesk.png "Product Avatar Image") AnyDesk 4.5/5(1,103) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/anydesk-vs-realvnc) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_67b650fba26f6ecb33820bbeeb1978fa/teamviewer.png "Product Avatar Image") TeamViewer 4.5/5(4,151) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/realvnc-vs-teamviewer) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_300b9d8aff5ba7a2593eaa18dfc0c3e5/tightvnc.png "Product Avatar Image") TightVNC 4.2/5(38) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/realvnc-vs-tightvnc) ##### ##### RealVNC Features Administration Usage Information Active Directory Integration Diagnostics Platform Cross-Platform Access Mobile Device Access Remote Access/Control Security Data Encryption Maintenance Remote Reboot [ View More Features ](https://www.g2.com/products/realvnc/features) ##### Categories on G2 [Remote Support](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-support)[Remote Desktop](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-desktop)[OT Secure Remote Access](https://www.g2.com/categories/ot-secure-remote-access) ##### Explore More [What IT resilience orchestration tools best streamline automation for enterprise infrastructure resilience?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-it-resilience-orchestration-tools-best-streamline-automation-for-enterprise-infrastructure-resilience)[Which digital wayfinding software reduces patient navigation confusion in large healthcare systems without complex implementation?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-digital-wayfinding-software-reduces-patient-navigation-confusion-in-large-healthcare-systems-without-complex-implementation)[What partner ecosystem platform is most user-friendly for onboarding and enabling technology partners so new partners are productive quickly rather than waiting weeks for access?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-partner-ecosystem-platform-is-most-user-friendly-for-onboarding-and-enabling-technology-partners-so-new-partners-are-productive-quickly-rather-than-waiting-weeks-for-access) [What are the highest-rated financial fraud prevention tools for organizations reducing chargeback rates significantly?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-highest-rated-financial-fraud-prevention-tools-for-organizations-reducing-chargeback-rates-significantly)[Best Zero Trust Networking Software](https://www.g2.com/discussions/looking-for-the-best-zero-trust-networking-software-in-2025)[Pros and Cons Details](https://www.g2.com/products/realvnc/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons) [Show MoreShow Less](javascript:void(0);)