AVNC
Open-source VNC client for Android with configurable gestures, virtual keys and a built-in SSH tunnel.
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About AVNC
AVNC is a VNC viewer for Android with a Material Design interface and dark theme. It includes configurable gestures, virtual keys, VNC repeater support, Wake-on-LAN, and a built-in SSH tunnel for connecting to VNC over SSH.
Other modes include picture-in-picture, view-only and a no-video mode, and it can discover servers automatically. It suits anyone who wants to control a desktop from a phone or tablet using a standard VNC server.
Strengths
- Built-in SSH tunnel for VNC over SSH
- Wake-on-LAN and repeater support
- Configurable gestures and virtual keys
Limitations
- Android only
- VNC only, no RDP support
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree and open source.
- License
- Open source, license not stated
- Developer
- gujjwal00
- Platforms
- Android
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Account
- Not required
- Best suited for
- Controlling a VNC desktop from an Android phone or tablet
- Categories
- Remote desktop
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.
Alternatives to AVNC
Compare allSoftware that can replace AVNC for an important use case, and what changes if you switch.
bVNC
Open-source VNC client for Android, part of a suite that also covers RDP, SPICE and oVirt.
bVNC is also open source on Android, and its suite adds RDP, SPICE and oVirt/Proxmox support, though each protocol ships as a separate app.
Jump Desktop
A remote desktop client and connection service supporting RDP, VNC and its own Fluid protocol.
Jump Desktop handles both RDP and VNC on Android and other platforms with its own Fluid protocol, but it is proprietary freemium software.
RealVNC Connect
Commercial VNC remote access tool with a free Lite plan for personal use.
RealVNC Connect is a closed-source commercial VNC tool with cloud connectivity, and its free Lite plan covers only three devices for personal use.
Similar software
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TigerVNC
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noVNC
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Windows App
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Krfb
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wayvnc
A VNC server that shares a running wlroots-based Wayland session such as Sway.
UltraVNC
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