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TigerVNCThinLinc
Free

Free and open source, with no paid edition.

 Freemium

Free for small deployments; larger installations need paid licences.

Windows, macOS, Linux Linux, Web, Self-hosted
  • 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 and web clients
  • Free tier for small deployments
  • 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
  • Proprietary
  • Aimed at organisations more than single home users
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Self-hosted
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

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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