TeamViewer vs VNC Connect
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Remote Desktop Software for Business. Last verified June 20, 2026.
The short answer
TeamViewer ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #8) for IT teams and remote workers needing secure remote desktop and support access. The market leader for usability and broad device support, but comes at a premium price.
At a glance
| TeamViewer | VNC Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best Remote Desktop Software for Business | #8 / The 11 Best Remote Desktop Software for Business |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.6 | 7.8 |
| Best for | Easiest to use and deploy | Best for secure direct connections |
| Pricing | $$$ ($418 to $2400/yr) | $ ($44 to $600/yr) |
| HQ | Göppingen, Germany | Cambridge, UK |
| Founded | 2005 | 2002 |
TeamViewer
The market leader for usability and broad device support, but comes at a premium price.
www.teamviewer.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Remote Desktop Software for Business
VNC Connect
A highly secure and flexible tool offering both cloud-brokered and direct P2P connections.
www.realvnc.com/en/connect/See full entry in The 11 Best Remote Desktop Software for Business
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.