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TigerVNC vs Remote Viewer
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
TigerVNC
8.0Multi-platform VNC client and server
Remote Viewer
5.0Connect to virtual machines using SPICE
| Metric | TigerVNC | Remote Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Category | System Tools | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 5.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1.5K | 283 |
| 90-day Installs | 4.5K | 904 |
| 365-day Installs | 4.9K | 4.0K |
| Version | 1.16.2 | 0.5.7-1 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 6.9K | 29 |
| GitHub Forks | 1.1K | 2 |
| Open Issues | 186 | 4 |
| License | GPL-2.0 | — |
| Language | C++ | Vim script |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 7y ago |
| First Seen | Jan 3, 2015 | Oct 16, 2015 |
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
Remote Viewer
Remote Viewer is a niche macOS application designed for connecting to virtual machines using the SPICE protocol. It provides a straightforward tool for managing virtualized environments, particularly beneficial for developers and IT professionals working with VMs.
Enables connection to virtual machines using the SPICE protocol for remote management.
Pros
- + Free and open-source tool for VM management.
- + Supports the SPICE protocol for remote access.
- + Lightweight and potentially useful for niche users.
Cons
- - No auto-updates and inactive development since 2019.
- - Unknown license creates legal uncertainties.
- - Sparse community engagement and low GitHub activity.