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TigerVNC vs Screens: catalog facts
TigerVNC	Screens
Free Free and open source, with no paid edition.	Paid Commercial app from Edovia; see the developer's site for current pricing.
Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS, iOS
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	Native apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Vision Pro Screens Connect makes home machines reachable from anywhere
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	Client runs only on Apple devices Pricing details not shown on the homepage
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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