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TigerVNCSubnetDesk
Free

Free and open source, with no paid edition.

 Free

Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows
  • 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
  • Designed for LAN and VPN use rather than public relays
  • Builds on the mature RustDesk codebase
  • 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
  • No published GitHub releases
  • Smaller project than upstream RustDesk
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-2.0 License: AGPL-3.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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