virt-viewer vs TigerVNC: catalog facts
 virt-viewer |  TigerVNC |
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Free Free and open source under the GPL version 2 or later. |
Free Free and open source, with no paid edition. |
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Linux |
Windows, macOS, Linux |
- Supports both SPICE and VNC displays
- Lightweight single-purpose viewer
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- 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
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- Only a viewer, with no VM management features
- Mainly useful for virtual machines rather than physical desktops
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- 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
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app |
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Open source |
Open source |
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License: GPL-2.0-or-later |
License: GPL-2.0 |
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No account needed |
No account needed |
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Not stated if it works offline |
Needs internet |
Checked September 24, 2026 | Checked September 20, 2026 |
Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.
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