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TurboVNC vs Real VNC Server

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

TurboVNC

8.0
Utilities

Remote display system

Real VNC Server

7.0
Utilities

Remote desktop server application

Metric TurboVNC Real VNC Server
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 122 61
90-day Installs 362 217
365-day Installs 1.1K 880
Version 3.3 7.15.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 974
GitHub Forks 154
Open Issues 24
License GPL-2.0
Language C
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago
First Seen Mar 1, 2019 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

TurboVNC

TurboVNC is a fast and efficient remote display system optimized for low-bandwidth connections, making it ideal for developers and system administrators who need reliable remote access to Linux and Unix-based systems.

Enables remote control of desktop environments over a network using VNC protocol.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source under GPL-2.0
  • + High performance with low bandwidth usage
  • + Strong community and developer support

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Some open issues, particularly around newer platform support

Real VNC Server

Real VNC Server is a remote desktop server application that allows users to access and control another computer over the internet. It offers a secure and efficient way to manage remote systems, making it ideal for both personal and enterprise use.

Enables remote desktop access and control of another computer.

Pros

  • + Ease of use and setup
  • + Strong security features
  • + Cross-platform support

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-update feature
  • - Some advanced features require a paid license