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TigerVNC vs Parallels Client
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
TigerVNC
8.0Multi-platform VNC client and server
Parallels Client
6.0RDP client
| Metric | TigerVNC | Parallels Client |
|---|---|---|
| Category | System Tools | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1.5K | 50 |
| 90-day Installs | 4.5K | 185 |
| 365-day Installs | 4.9K | 700 |
| Version | 1.16.2 | 19.4.3,25221 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 6.9K | - |
| GitHub Forks | 1.1K | - |
| Open Issues | 186 | - |
| License | GPL-2.0 | NOASSERTION |
| Language | C++ | Shell |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 10mo ago |
| First Seen | Jan 3, 2015 | Feb 14, 2018 |
Reviews
TigerVNC
TigerVNC is a high-performance, multi-platform VNC solution offering robust remote desktop capabilities. It supports hardware acceleration and Wayland, making it ideal for sysadmins and developers needing efficient remote access.
Enables remote control and desktop sharing via VNC protocol.
Pros
- + High performance with support for OpenGL and Vulkan hardware acceleration
- + Supports modern desktop environments like Wayland
- + Active development and large community contribute to its reliability
Cons
- - No automatic updates require manual checks
- - Some platform-specific issues, such as macOS crashes
Parallels Client
Parallels Client is a reliable RDP client designed for seamless remote desktop connections. It integrates with Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) and offers features like remote session management. Ideal for users needing remote access to desktops or applications.
Connects to remote desktops and applications using the RDP protocol.
Pros
- + Reliable and integrates well with Parallels RAS
- + Recent updates indicate active maintenance
- + Useful for remote desktop and application access
Cons
- - Manual updates required
- - Limited GitHub activity and community engagement