TightVNC
Free, lightweight, fast and reliable remote desktop software
Ranked #9 in Remote access software with a free plan.
TightVNC is a free and open source remote desktop software that lets you access and control a computer over the network.
At a glance
| Best for | users needing intuitive remote screen interaction |
From TightVNC's own website.
What stands out
The product allows users to open files on the remote desktop.
“You can open files, launch applications, and perform other actions”TightVNC, own website
The product enables launching applications as if physically present.
“on the remote desktop almost as if you were physically there.”TightVNC, own website
How it ranks
TightVNC is ranked 9th of 10 in Remote access software with a free plan (Lister Score 76.0).
#9 in Remote access software with a free plan · Lister Score 76.0
TightVNC is a product. It says it is built for users needing intuitive remote screen interaction.
Enables launching applications as if physically present.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; evidence on its own site 20; how complete its published information is 12; buying information on its own site 4.
“TightVNC is a free and Open Source remote desktop software that lets you access and control a computer over the network.”TightVNC, own website
“Get It Now! Get your free copy of TightVNC!”TightVNC, own website
| Rank | Remote access software with a free plan | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RMMmax | 94.0 |
| 2 | Nexigon | 90.0 |
| 3 | TeamViewer | 90.0 |
| 4 | DeskIn | 88.0 |
| 5 | RustDesk | 86.0 |
| 6 | ThinLinc | 86.0 |
| 7 | LogMeIn | 82.0 |
| 8 | DWService | 78.0 |
| 9 | TightVNC | 76.0 |
| 10 | UltraVNC | 76.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How does TightVNC rank on Lister?
TightVNC is ranked 9th of 10 in Remote access software with a free plan (Lister Score 76.0).