RealVNC Connect vs ConnectWise ScreenConnect

RCRealVNC Connect8.8Visit ConnectWise ScreenConnect8.7Visit

Higher score RC RealVNC Connect #7 in Remote Desktop Software 8.8/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit RealVNC

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ConnectWise ScreenConnect #8 in Remote Desktop Software 8.7/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit ScreenConnect

• RealVNC Connect fits best

  Small teams wanting established remote access

• ConnectWise ScreenConnect fits best

  Professional support teams needing self-hosting

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Side by side

Feature	RCRealVNC Connect 8.8/10 Visit ↗	ConnectWise ScreenConnect 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.7
Ranking	#7 in Remote Desktop Software	#8 in Remote Desktop Software
Best for	Small teams wanting established remote access	Professional support teams needing self-hosting
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$30/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	14 days	14 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7	Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features RealVNC Connect 3/3 · ConnectWise ScreenConnect 3/3
File transfer	✓	✓
Session recording	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Specs
Access mode	Both	Both
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Raspberry Pi OS, iOS/iPadOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Managed devices	3 devices	10 devices (best)
Our review
Pros	Free non-commercial plan with support for 3 devices Remote access, file transfer, recording, chat, and administration Windows, macOS, Linux, Raspberry Pi, iOS, and Android support	Supports attended and unattended remote access Offers recording, command-line tools, and file transfer Runs across major desktop, mobile, browser, and self-hosted environments
Cons	Lite is limited to non-commercial use Paid pricing is billed annually, not monthly Offers few integrations with other software	One permits one license, one session, and 10 unattended agents Premium features require higher annual-billing tiers Enterprise licensing uses custom pricing and contract options
Our verdict	RealVNC Connect is remote access and support software for individuals, organizations, IT teams, and service desks. It combines attended and unattended access with tools for remote control, file transfer, in-session chat, session recording,… Read the review →	ConnectWise ScreenConnect is remote support and remote access software for IT teams, managed service providers, and internal support departments. Technicians can view and control computers and mobile devices, support attended sessions,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• RealVNC Connect — where it wins

  • Free non-commercial plan with support for 3 devices
  • Remote access, file transfer, recording, chat, and administration
  • Windows, macOS, Linux, Raspberry Pi, iOS, and Android support

  Where it doesn't

  • Lite is limited to non-commercial use
  • Paid pricing is billed annually, not monthly
  • Offers few integrations with other software

• ConnectWise ScreenConnect — where it wins

  • Supports attended and unattended remote access
  • Offers recording, command-line tools, and file transfer
  • Runs across major desktop, mobile, browser, and self-hosted environments

  Where it doesn't

  • One permits one license, one session, and 10 unattended agents
  • Premium features require higher annual-billing tiers
  • Enterprise licensing uses custom pricing and contract options

• RCRealVNC Connect8.8/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  Established remote access with a free personal tier and scalable paid plans.

  Visit RealVNCFull verdict →
• ConnectWise ScreenConnect8.7/10 · 14-day trial

  A broad remote-support platform with self-hosting, mobile apps, recording, and tiered access.

  Visit ScreenConnectFull verdict →