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virt-viewer vs Connections: catalog facts
virt-viewerConnections
Free

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

Free

Free GNOME application, supported by donations to the GNOME Foundation.

Linux Linux
  • Supports both SPICE and VNC displays
  • Lightweight single-purpose viewer
  • Supports both VNC and RDP
  • Integrates with the GNOME desktop
  • Only a viewer, with no VM management features
  • Mainly useful for virtual machines rather than physical desktops
  • Linux only
  • Fewer options than dedicated clients such as Remmina
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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