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virt-viewer vs Field Monitor: catalog facts
virt-viewer	Field Monitor
Free Free and open source under the GPL version 2 or later.	Free Free and open source under the GPL.
Linux	Linux
Supports both SPICE and VNC displays Lightweight single-purpose viewer	Native GNOME interface Brings VM and remote screens into one app
Only a viewer, with no VM management features Mainly useful for virtual machines rather than physical desktops	Linux only Young project with a small contributor base
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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