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virt-viewer vs bVNC: catalog facts
virt-viewerbVNC
Free

Free and open source under the GPL version 2 or later.

Free

Source is public and the repository includes free app builds.

Linux Android
  • Supports both SPICE and VNC displays
  • Lightweight single-purpose viewer
  • Covers VNC, RDP, SPICE and oVirt/Proxmox from one codebase
  • Works with standard protocols, no vendor account
  • Only a viewer, with no VM management features
  • Mainly useful for virtual machines rather than physical desktops
  • Each protocol is a separate app
  • Mobile screen size limits comfortable desktop use
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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