UltraVNC

Spec sheet

Intended users

The site identifies help desks, IT departments, remote support companies, people demonstrating remotely, classrooms, and individuals helping friends or relatives as intended users.Read 11 Oct 2026 · uvnc.com

Free plan

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · uvnc.com

Founded

2002Read 28 Sep 2026 · uvnc.com

Access mode

bothRead 20 Sep 2026 · uvnc.com

Chat

UltraVNC includes text chat that uses the current VNC connection; chat text is lost when the chat window is closed.Read 11 Oct 2026 · uvnc.com

Encryption

Optional DSM encryption secures Viewer-to-Server communications, and the SecureVNC plugin’s default configuration uses 2048-bit RSA and 256-bit AES keys.Read 11 Oct 2026 · uvnc.com

File transfer

The Viewer and Server can transfer files and complete folders, with files compressed before transfer.Read 11 Oct 2026 · uvnc.com

Java viewer

The site says its embedded JavaViewer can connect to an UltraVNC Server and transfer files from a browser on systems supporting Java, including Linux and Mac OS.Read 11 Oct 2026 · uvnc.com

License and commercial use

UltraVNC says it is distributed under the GNU General Public License and is free for all usages, including commercial use.Read 11 Oct 2026 · uvnc.com

NAT connections

The Repeater can proxy connections so a Viewer and Server behind separate firewalls or routers can connect through it.Read 11 Oct 2026 · uvnc.com

Project history

The project says UltraVNC began in 2002 and names Rudi De Vos and Ludovic Bocquet as its two team members.Read 11 Oct 2026 · uvnc.com

Remote access

UltraVNC Server and Viewer let a user view and remotely control another computer with their mouse and keyboard.Read 11 Oct 2026 · uvnc.com

Single Click support

UltraVNC SC is a customizable, preconfigured small server that a customer can run without installing software or using the registry.Read 11 Oct 2026 · uvnc.com

Supported platforms

WindowsRead 20 Sep 2026 · uvnc.com

Supported Windows versions

The home page lists Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11 and Windows Server 2008 R2 through Server 2025 for the current version.Read 11 Oct 2026 · uvnc.com

Technical support

The project directs users with technical questions to its forum or GitHub first.Read 11 Oct 2026 · uvnc.com

VNC compatibility

UltraVNC says it is compatible with RealVNC, TightVNC, and most other VNC variants that follow the RFB protocol.Read 11 Oct 2026 · uvnc.com

Plans and prices

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