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Raspberry Pi Connect vs RealVNC Connect: catalog facts
Raspberry Pi Connect	RealVNC Connect
Free Offered by Raspberry Pi for its computers; check the site for any paid tiers.	Freemium Free Lite plan for one non-commercial user, paid plans for more devices and connections.
Linux, Web	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Official tool from Raspberry Pi Access from any web browser	Cloud connectivity avoids manual router or firewall configuration for remote access Free Lite plan available for personal, non-commercial use
Only for Raspberry Pi computers Relies on Raspberry Pi's hosted service	Free plan is capped at three devices and a single simultaneous connection Commercial use requires a paid subscription
Downloadable app, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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