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SubnetDeskTigerVNC
Free

Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0.

 Free

Free and open source, with no paid edition.

Windows Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Designed for LAN and VPN use rather than public relays
  • Builds on the mature RustDesk codebase
  • Performance aimed at 3D and video workloads, not just a remote text editor
  • TLS encryption and extended authentication on top of the plain VNC protocol
  • No published GitHub releases
  • Smaller project than upstream RustDesk
  • VNC has no built-in file transfer, audio or printing; it is a screen and input protocol
  • Security depends on configuring TLS and authentication correctly, which is on you
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: AGPL-3.0 License: GPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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