RealVNC Connect 2026: Benefits, Features & Pricing

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Overview

RealVNC Connect

4.4

(167)

Pricing

Starting at $8.25 per month

About RealVNC Connect

VNC Connect allows businesses to download and share files instantly using the cloud or through direct line (LAN) activity.

VNC Connect’s key features include intuitive remote control, cross-platform support, attended and unattended access, file transfer, multilingual support, online team management and virtual desktop management under Linux. Its sessions are encrypted end-to-end using up to 256-bit AES encryption providing multi-factor authentication, single-sign on (SSO), granular access control and rich session permissions.

VNC Connect is available in English, French, German, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese languages. It offers PC to PC, and mobile to PC support across Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry Pi, iOS and Android platforms.

VNC Connect is available for free for non-commercial use and on an annual subscription for professional and enterprise packages.

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RealVNC Connect Pricing and Plans

Starting price: $8.25 per month

Free Trial

Free Version

Essential

$8.25

usage based, per month

Plan includes:

Up to 256-Bit-AES Full Session Encryption
Two-Way File Transfer
Remote Printing
Cloud Connectivity
3 Managed Devices
Multi-monitor support
Screen blanking
Remote Audio

Plus

$16.50

usage based, per month

Plan includes:

Up to 256-Bit-AES Full Session Encryption
Access Permissions Management
In-Session Chat
Session recording
Account Management via API
Authorize connections using system credentials

Premium

$29.75

usage based, per month

Plan includes:

Custom permissions
On-Demand Assist (for ad-hoc support)
Audit logs of key events
Multi-factor session authentication
Direct (LAN) Connections

Enterprise

Pricing available upon request

Plan includes:

Account Single Sign-On
On-Premise Deployment (Offline Licensing)
Deploy via Group Policy
Priority customer support
Virtual Mode

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RealVNC Connect Features

Popular features found in Remote Desktop
Access Controls/Permissions
Real-Time Chat
Remote Printing
Screen Recording
Screen Sharing
More features of RealVNC Connect
Active Directory Integration
Activity Dashboard
Activity Tracking
Alerts/Notifications
API
Audit Trail
Authentication
Chat/Messaging
Collaboration Tools
Customizable Branding
Desktop Virtualization
Event Logs
File Management
File Sharing
File Transfer
For MSPs
IT Asset Management
IT Reporting
Live Chat
Mobile Access
Monitoring
Multiple Monitor Access
Multiple User Accounts
Remote Access/Control
Remote Support
Remote Update/Installation
Reporting/Analytics
Reporting & Statistics
Role-Based Permissions
Secure Login
Self Service Portal
Session Recording
Session Transfer
Single Sign On
Third-Party Integrations
Two-Factor Authentication
Unattended Access
User Management

RealVNC Connect Integrations

Cisco Duo

Radius

Zscaler

Microsoft Entra ID

Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud

Okta

RealVNC Connect User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.4

Ratings Breakdown

60%

31%

Secondary Ratings

Ease of Use

4.5

Value for money

4.3

Customer support

4.1

Functionality

4.4

Rodrigo T.

Verified reviewer

Computer Software

2-10 employees

Used other for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed May 2020

Great tool for intranet

We stopped actively using Real VNC for years, due to cloud limitations, but about 1-2 year ago we started using it again from the Raspberry PI and some Virtual Mac OS services. For use on the intranet it remains as good as ever: you access the remote computer, manipulate data, screens and functions, quick and easy, which makes it unnecessary to have a monitor connected to the development boards. I currently use TeamViewer, but since I found RealVNC's cloud plans I am seriously considering switching to RealVNC cloud for the next renewal, next year.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Functionality

Pros:

The diversity of VNC servers, the fact that it comes integrated in equipment or operating systems, for example Raspberry PI OS. The fact that you can do many things virtually without spending, or spending zero, depending on what you want to do. The fact that you have a serious business-level tool for when you need it. This brings flexibility in use.

Cons:

In general, VNC is not transparent to the firewall, requiring port release and NAT route configuration. In Real VNC you have the option of a cloud plan, which circumvents this limitation, but it is still a little expensive for a micro company with eventual use.

Reasons for choosing RealVNC Connect

There are many options, but remote access depends a lot on the type of task you want to solve. For example, we use TeamViewer for customer support, but the new RealVNC cloud has similar functionality, possibly we will adopt it next year. For other intranet tasks, we always use VNC for embedded or free options - as they are occasional non-commercial uses. For access to various services provided on virtual machines, such as Mac Virtual or Cloud VM, VNC is an essential tool already provided with these services. This ubiquity of VNC is an enormous weight in decisions whenever we start a project that demands this type of service, precisely because it becomes familiar to our users and collaborators. Important points in our decisions about this: speed and stability, in RealVNC and VNC in general it is constant and depends more on your hardware and network configurations. Other services that we have tested and considered in general have a huge latency and slowness problem. As I mentioned, for us RealVNC only has one serious competitor (considering resources vs stability vs cost).

Michelangelo C.

Verified reviewer

Marketing and Advertising

2-10 employees

Used weekly for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed August 2022

It works well but is not suitable for those who are not a PC genius

A software created on business needs without looking, even by mistake, at the UI or UX, at the precautions to make this software understandable, as everyone else has done: from Teamviewer to Ultraviewer to Anydesk. Removed this works really well.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Functionality

Pros:

Once set it is a bomb, it allows you to connect to your PC in a moment and for free from dozens of different devices. In terms of functionality we are talking about a software very similar to the competitor Teamviewer. Really great experience once every detail is set.

Cons:

Are you not a PC genius? This program is evil. It is true that once set it is fine but you must, in fact, first set it. You must first understand that they are two different software, one for the "input" signal and one for "output", that the PC has a password that is not the same as the account and is not that of the PC, that often the software goes into logout and does not work. It is a nightmare objectively. You open it with the fear that it won't work.

Reasons for choosing RealVNC Connect

Because it was the more stable. Now I use Anydesk.

Reasons for switching to RealVNC Connect

It was too much expensive

Verified

Reviewer

Education Management

501-1000 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed April 2019

Real VNC is a rock solid VNC tool

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Real VNC is easy to setup and configure for doing secure VNC connections. This program is updated often so you know it is staying secure.

Cons:

I don't really have any complaints about this program. It works as intended.

Austin M.

Verified reviewer

Pharmaceuticals

51-200 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed September 2023

VNC Connect, your remote desktop key

I've solved every remote access to my computer with VNC, having lists of computers that I can one-click enter and solve every issue while still working on my main computer is a bliss. Enjoyed a lot the integration process.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Functionality

Pros:

I think the most helpful thing about VNC Connect is the simplicity of configuration, having access to a PC in minutes is an insanely good experience.

Cons:

I think the VNC Connect team can improve a lot adding features like Drag & drop support extended, or a tutorial for all the keyboard shortcuts, sometimes you're using them without even knowing and an introduction to that could be really helpful.

Reasons for switching to RealVNC Connect

We made the switch but we did not stop using both tools, we have a Teamviewer as a second access.. we bought a one-time license and they stopped giving us updates, so we started switching and we use it now as a backup only.

Mudssar A.

Verified reviewer

Consumer Electronics

1001-5000 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed May 2020

Remote access for PCs Via VNC

Remotely access for PCs do save travelling and incoporate work from home, it saves costs as well for travelling and office expenditures. We set a sperate system to boot a PC via mobile, it was not pre builtin in it. it is good for IT users to support whereas we also used for our outdoor job peopls aswell from home support to avoid data sharing and other security matters. Finally it is meeting our expectation with some our additional work.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

VNC connects other computers to perform a task remotely, they can be connected on lan via a local server and also can be configured on internet using VNC's server, So viewer and service both are seprate. Access between computers can be made with and with out passwors, so its a completely secured to prevent unauthorized access, using OS login crednetials security feature is also optional and secured. File sharing,chatting, key stroke notification sounds good. On viewer multi users can be accessed,moniotered and also can be worked on them accordingly.

Cons:

High internet speed is required for smooothly work, as now a days dual security check is used in most softwares so it is not available in VNC. In viewer devices shoud be saved by MAC or IP to access, which is currently not available in VNC, Configuration for boot over LAN is not available in VNC.

Reasons for switching to RealVNC Connect

It support both local and internet access, reliable than previous.

Josh C.

Verified reviewer

Design

Self-Employed

Used weekly for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed March 2021

Great product for working from home during the pandemic!

I needed to work from home for a while during the pandemic and this was an awesome way to do that!

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

One of the best things is that I can see both screens and work from them just like working at my desk at work. I also love how it will quickly reconnect on startup. I have used this to work remotely and have had no problems. Really no slow downs I can work like I am on the computer.

Cons:

The only pain is that I must leave my work computers on at all times to make sure they will connect. There may be something to remotely turn on my computer but nothing with VNC connect.

Reasons for choosing RealVNC Connect

I use teamviewer still for other things like quickly fixing my mom's remote computer, but VNC works better for actual remote work.

Smeetha S.

Verified reviewer

Marketing and Advertising

2-10 employees

Used daily for free trial

Review source

Reviewed June 2021

VNC connect is my favourite tool to access all my devices remotely

A brilliant experience. When ever I get a new device, one of the first things I do is install VNC connect- from phones to desktops to my Macbook- they can all work seamlessly and I can access each of them regardless of which device I'm currently working on

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Functionality

Pros:

I enjoy that after I've set up VNC connect on any of my devices, it is effortless for me to be able to log into that device from my mobile phone and do anything I need to do quickly and effortlessly

Cons:

The initial setup process was slightly complex, but I think within an hour anyone can master this. Its easier to set up in comparison to Team Viewer

Reasons for switching to RealVNC Connect

Teamviewer kept needing to be updated and this became frustrating to use

Emmanuel A.

Verified reviewer

Architecture & Planning

11-50 employees

Used weekly for less than 2 years

Reviewed January 2025

VNC Positive Review

Overall experience with VNC is positive. It easy to work with.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

It gives me the ability to work from home.

Cons:

When there is poor network, it starts to lag and produce distorted colours. It only allows me to control one screen hence, I have to disconnect one screen at work.

Sergey L.

Verified reviewer

Civil Engineering

2-10 employees

Used monthly for more than 2 years

Reviewed January 2025

Reliable and Affordable

Overall, RealVNC has proved to be a highly reliable service. Its support applet does not require installation, calling it from our software is easy to implement. That said, an API for the support applet would be welcome.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

An important feature for us is the availability of a technician-centered license as opposed to customer-based licensing.

Cons:

The need for the customer to initiate the support session in real-time. We would appreciate it if the customer could start the session, specify our level of access (user/admin, access time window) and leave, so that we could log in at a later time.

Reasons for choosing RealVNC Connect

Availability of technician-centric license.

Martin W.

Verified reviewer

Sports

2-10 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Reviewed January 2025

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