ConnectWise ScreenConnect vs TightVNC
ConnectWise ScreenConnect
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| Figure | ConnectWise ScreenConnect | TightVNC |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $30/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Spec score · Remote desktop software | 7.9 (#76) | 8.3 (#55) |
| Spec score · PC Remote Access Software | 7.8 (#13) | 8.3 (#7) |
| Spec score · Remote Desktop Access Software | 7.7 (#23) | 8.3 (#11) |
| Access mode | both | both |
| File transfer | Yes | Windows versions support uploading files to the remote server and downloading files from it. |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Mobile apps | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android | Windows; Linux/Unix/X11; macOS; iOS; Android |
Plans
ConnectWise ScreenConnect
- One$30 a month
- Standard$45 a month
- Premium$55 a month
- EnterprisePrice not published
TightVNC
- GNU GPL TightVNCFree
- Commercial source code license for TightVNC Server 2.x for Windows€12,000, paid once
In their own words
ConnectWise ScreenConnect
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