NoMachine Enterprise Desktop vs. RealVNC Connect

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
NoMachine Enterprise Desktop
Score 6.8 out of 10
N/A
NoMachine Enterprise Desktop enables access to remote desktops, including via any Web browser. It offers performance for mobile workers and support staff alike, letting them securely access their desktop over any network as if they were sitting in front of it.
$44.50
per year
RealVNC Connect
Score 7.0 out of 10
N/A
RealVNC® Connect is a secure remote access solution from RealVNC. It can be used to connect to a remote device anywhere in the world to view its desktop in real-time and take control as though sitting in front of it.
$8.25
per month (billed annually) per concurrent session
Pricing
NoMachine Enterprise DesktopRealVNC Connect
Editions & Modules
NoMachine Enterprise Desktop
$44.50
per year
Essentials
$8.25
per month (billed annually) per concurrent session
Plus
$16.50
per month (billed annually) per concurrent session (add up to 3)
Premium
$29.75
per month (billed annually) per concurrent session (add up to 5)
Enterprise
Custom Pricing
per year
Enterprise
Custom Pricing
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
NoMachine Enterprise DesktopRealVNC Connect
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPlans work on a Per Concurrent Session basis. Each plan gives access to a bundled number of devices, but limits apply to the amount of devices that can be connected at any given time. The Premium plan includes On-Demand Assist, a useful tool for providing just-in-time remote support to end-users without them needing RealVNC Connect installed on their device.
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Community Pulse
NoMachine Enterprise DesktopRealVNC Connect
Features
NoMachine Enterprise DesktopRealVNC Connect
Remote Administration
Comparison of Remote Administration features of Product A and Product B
NoMachine Enterprise Desktop
8.0
Ratings
1% below category average
RealVNC Connect
7.3
Ratings
11% below category average
Screen sharing8.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Over-the-Internet remote session8.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Remote management of servers & workstations8.00 Ratings4.70 Ratings
Remote Active Directory® management8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Monitoring and Alerts8.00 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Multi-platform remote control8.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
File transfer00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Instant message00 Ratings6.10 Ratings
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication00 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers00 Ratings6.00 Ratings
Initiate remote control from mobile00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Centralized management dashboard00 Ratings7.10 Ratings
Session record00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Annotations00 Ratings5.30 Ratings
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User Ratings
NoMachine Enterprise DesktopRealVNC Connect
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(0 ratings)
8.0
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(0 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
5.0
(0 ratings)
8.0
(0 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
NoMachine Enterprise DesktopRealVNC Connect
Likelihood to Recommend
If you just want to connect to the server and do work (like Linux server-workstation type), NoMachine Enterprise Desktop is great, except for the keyboard mapping issue, which you have to correct in a setup of the remote server (almost) every time you log on. The graphics are smooth and fast. Overall response speed is very good, too. I like it.
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It is very easy to use if the remote device is already set up to receive connections, so if you are setting up devices before deploying them, it is a great tool to have. It is well-suited to use when shadowing users or using it as a teaching tool. There are other products that are better if you are trying to help someone on a one-use basis.
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Pros
  • Secure connection
  • Fast response over internet
  • Really look like you are sitting in front of the machine you are connecting.
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  • Allow remote connection to pc and servers that are located within our WAN. The connection is stable with fast response (no lag)
  • Allow remote connection to pc and servers that are located outside. The connection is stable with fast response (no lag)
  • It allows chat function with the user, and pasting capability from local desktop and mapped a drive to the remote system.
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Cons
  • Keyboard mapping between client and host is often screwed up.
  • Cut and paste between client and host is not convenient
  • Would be nice if there was a function of simple file transfer between client and host
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  • Some of the confusion of VNC upon installation is you need to be connected to the internet for it to function. This is not the case, but is unclear upon installation.
  • The licensing model is not ideal for locations that do not use the internet and function off of the grid.
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Likelihood to Renew
No answers on this topic
VNC is a solid product for the price. It simply works and its reliable across different platforms. Some products state they work well in the Mac environment but don't deliver. This one does what it says. Connections are reliable, but of course, this depends on internet connections. The product works well over wireless connections as well. It delivers on what a remote tool should deliver on. My technicians are happy with the product and customers appreciate the ease of use when letting us connect to their systems. Some also appreciate the remote support while they are multi-task.
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Usability
No answers on this topic
It's a niche product and in that niche they try to cater to as many use cases as they can. Other as a TCO aspect i don't see many use cases where you can't use this product as the one tool for all remote session use cases in your company
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Support Rating
I haven't consulted with customer support, so I don't have an opinion. However, from the usefulness of the product, I think the support is also good
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VNC Connect is a reliable product that has been around for a long time. It is reasonably priced and works well in the Mac & PC environment. When you have a small team that supports many users we need tools that we can rely upon and that will get the job done on the first try. Many customers appreciate the quick assistance and can multi-task while our team works on their computer issues remotely. From a customer service point of view, this tool gives us transparency and efficient effectiveness.
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Online Training
No answers on this topic
The training is very informative, quick and to the point. All of the details one would need are present so the user doesn't have to go searching for additional information just to use the application. The layout of the training was also neat and concise, some of the other training sessions for other companies I've done in the past were confusing and not well thought out, this one is much more superior
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Implementation Rating
No answers on this topic
No problem at all, love the product.
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Alternatives Considered
Again, the NoMachine is a real virtual terminal, and you don't need to install another Linux on your machine to fully exploit the X-terminal function. This makes the disk and memory usage of the client minimum. No issue on the screen. It is really good.
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VNC Connect stacks up very well to other competitors. With this simple program, you can remotely connect and access other computers with the same VNC Connect agent installed. The only reason we're moving away from using this is that our current Ninja RMM Tools computer monitoring agent includes the TeamViewer tool for us to use.
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Return on Investment
  • It makes the access to server much easier and convenient
  • Connection is very stable, which makes works very efficient
  • I don't need to reboot my Windows PC to switch to Linux in order to fully exploit the working environment of the server.
  • No negative impact
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  • I have just used the software for about 1 month and so far so god. I am saving time whenever I can access my client's computers from my desk as opposed to having to leave my office to go to their offices. Saves me time and the client money.
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ScreenShots

NoMachine Enterprise Desktop Screenshots

Screenshot of a NoMachine Enterprise Desktop flowchartScreenshot of the NoMachine interfaceScreenshot of the NoMachine connectionScreenshot of remote desktop connections using NoMachine

RealVNC Connect Screenshots

Screenshot of the Device List in the Connect v8 desktop appScreenshot of On-Demand Assist, which can be used to start a remote support session using a single-use code.