--- title: "UltraVNC Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra" description: "With the help of Capterra, learn about UltraVNC Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Remote Desktop products and more." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/194009/UltraVNC/" page_type: "product" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-09-30" --- # UltraVNC Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on September 30, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[FAQs](#faqs)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) UltraVNC ## What is UltraVNC? UltraVNC is a free remote desktop software that allows users to remotely access and control Windows PCs over a network or the internet. The open-source program utilizes VNC technology to display one computer's screen on another and provides functionality to control the remote PC with your local mouse and keyboard. UltraVNC offers cross-platform compatibility and includes features like file transfer and encryption. ## What is UltraVNC used for? [Remote Support](https://www.capterra.com/remote-support-software/)[Remote Desktop](https://www.capterra.com/remote-desktop-software/) Top alternative Featured Overall rating Based on 44 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 84% Neutral 11% Negative 5% ### Starting price Free trial not available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for UltraVNC?[Manage this product listing](https://www.g2.com/products/ultravnc/claim_requests/new?auto=true) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### UltraVNC 4.3 (44) VS. [4.7 (24,225)](https://www.capterra.com/p/135003/Slack/reviews/) Starting Price Contact vendor Starting Price $8.75 Per User, Per Month Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.3 (44) Ease Of Use 4.6 (11,626) Value For Money 4.5 (28) Value For Money 4.5 (8,224) Customer Service 3.7 (20) Customer Service 4.4 (7,517) ## UltraVNC alternatives [4.7 (583)](https://www.capterra.com/p/173304/RemotePC/reviews/) Starting price $29.50 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 94% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.7 (1,903)](https://www.capterra.com/p/147830/ScreenConnect/reviews/) Starting price $30.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 96% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.7 (736)](https://www.capterra.com/p/162972/Splashtop-Business-Access/reviews/) Starting price $6.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 96% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.5 (461)](https://www.capterra.com/p/144309/Atera/reviews/) Starting price $129.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 93% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/194009/UltraVNC/alternatives/) ## FAQs about UltraVNC Overview ### Which roles and teams benefit most from UltraVNC? UltraVNC is most used by IT administrators, help desk teams, and technology managers who need remote access for troubleshooting, system maintenance, and user support. Software developers and technical consultants use it to access machines and test environments, while business leaders and administrative staff rely on it for simple remote oversight and operational continuity. Answer based on 44 reviews Overview ### What company size and industries is UltraVNC built for? UltraVNC is built for small businesses, which make up 64% of reviewers, and IT services teams, the top industry at 27%. It serves IT departments and remote computer support companies, with additional use in computer and network security at 9% and automotive at 7%, primarily for remote support. Answer based on 44 reviews Features and Usability ### What are the key features of UltraVNC? UltraVNC offers remote access and control, screen sharing, and remote monitoring and management for overseeing systems from a distance. It also includes file transfer and file sharing, chat and live chat for communication, access controls and permissions, multiple user accounts, and user management for administering access. Getting Started and Support ### What customer support options does UltraVNC offer? UltraVNC provides email/help desk support, an FAQ/forum, and a knowledge base. Users describe it as adequate for technical support tasks, especially as a secondary system or for Linux machines, and one reviewer said it works well enough to recommend. Answer based on 1 reviews ## Features AI summary Based on 6,446 Remote Desktop reviews Not all Remote Support products cover every must-have feature. Here is what Capterra reviewers flag as essential when choosing a solution: - **Remote Access/Control** (**61%** of reviewers rated this feature as critical) - **Access Controls/Permissions** (**44%**) - **Unattended Access** (**50%**) UltraVNC supports **Remote Access/Control** and **Access Controls/Permissions**, giving teams the tools to connect to devices remotely and manage who can view or control systems. However, it does not include **Unattended Access**. Instead, it offers other features that reviewers also value, including **Screen Sharing** (**46%**) and **Chat/Messaging** (**48%**), which can help teams guide users visually and communicate during support sessions, helping businesses resolve issues faster and maintain better control over remote assistance. Remote Access/Control 4.4 (21) 85.71% of 21 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Access work applications remotely, for when working away from the office and/or traveling Access Controls/Permissions 4.0 (7) 100.00% of 7 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Screen Sharing 4.4 (16) 68.75% of 16 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Digitally share screen view with others Chat/Messaging 5.0 (1) 0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Communicate using direct chat or messages within the system File Sharing 4.3 (10) 70.00% of 10 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Public or private sharing of digital files such as documents, audio/video, images, and more Remote Monitoring & Management 4.3 (8) 87.50% of 8 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Remotely monitor and manage client networks, endpoints, systems, and devices via locally installed applications UltraVNC 17 features ### All Features - Access Controls/Permissions: Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems - Chat/Messaging: Communicate using direct chat or messages within the system - Communication Management: Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat - Cross-Platform: Allows cross-platform device support, supporting Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, and Chromebook devices. - File Sharing: Public or private sharing of digital files such as documents, audio/video, images, and more - File Transfer: Move files across different systems or networks - Live Chat: Ability to chat online in real time - Multi-Channel Communication: Allows communication with customers or users via multiple channels such as phone, email, live chat, etc. - Multiple User Accounts: Allow multiple users with individual logins and varying permissions to use the same account, software, portal, or service - Real-Time Chat: Engage in direct, instant messaging with customers, users, etc. - Real-Time Monitoring: Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks - Remote Access/Control: Access work applications remotely, for when working away from the office and/or traveling - Remote Monitoring & Management: Remotely monitor and manage client networks, endpoints, systems, and devices via locally installed applications - Remote Update/Installation: Deploy updates or install new software remotely - Screen Sharing: Digitally share screen view with others - Server Monitoring: Continuously scan servers on a designated network to monitor health and search for any irregularities or failures - User Management: Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks --- Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Features 4.4 (44) 4.4 Based on 44 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.5 (28) ### Starting price Free trial not available Value for money 4.5 (28) 4.5 Based on 28 reviews Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 3.7 (20) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 3.7 (20) 3.7 Based on 20 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.3 Based on 44 reviews Filter by rating 5(24) 4(13) 3(5) 2(1) 1(1) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent AN Anonymous User Network and System Engineer Computer & Network Security ### "Great VNC client" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 5/10 June 3, 2025 Pros For VNC it is pretty solid, much better than a less feature-rich client such a tightVNC especially when it is your primary remote access tool Cons not suitable for remote support in many cases as you need to connect to a client VPN before you can VNC to their internal systems, meaning multiple connections as once is not always possible, but this is more of a limitation of the protocol than the client per se Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. MW Matt W. AM Automotive ### "Ultra VNC review" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 June 6, 2024 Pros I like the ability to instantly remote into a computer. Cons Sometimes the display settings are a bit funky. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RP Ryan P. IT Tech Automotive ### "UltraVNC for support." 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 November 15, 2023 Pros UltraVNC is so easy to use. It is a great software. It allows remote support quickly and effeciently. Cons Remote support over a slower connection can be problematic. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. TP Tonino P. impiegato Computer Networking ### "Esordio della remotizzazione desktop" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 September 2, 2023 importante esperienza uno dei primi programmi per i collegamenti da remoto, con tutte le funzioni per ftp e desktop remoto Pros semplicità nell'uso e nella flessibilità dei collegamenti tra pc Cons un po macchinoso nello start del collegamento Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RR Roberto R. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER Mining & Metals ### "ULTRAVNC - Non male, ma c'è di meglio" 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 3.0 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 5/10 June 30, 2023 Un buono strumento di base per il controllo remoto. Pros L'ho usato in passato e lo uso tutt'ora su macchine più vecchie. Cons Ritengo che ci siano software migliori (Teamviewer, Anydesk ...) Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. WE Wesley E. Desenvolvedor Information Technology and Services ### "I really like UltraVNC because it is a very easy to use application" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 June 28, 2023 UltraVNC is a software that allows the control of remote computers through an internet connection very easy to use, I recommend it to everyone Pros Ease of use UltraVNC is simple to install and configure, and has an intuitive and user-friendly interface. Cons Risk of invasion, despite the security measures, UltraVNC can be the target of hackers or malware that try to access remote computers without authorization Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. FM Frederic M. Chef Music ### "The helpdesk tools" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 June 19, 2023 Ultra pratique en termes de surveillance, connection a distance sur les serveurs ou les clients du réseau locale. Pros simplicité et efficacité lors des dépannages a distant dans un LAN. Cons aucun. tout est simple, et permet le remote des clients et serveurs au sein d'un LAN. Reasons for choosing UltraVNC la pratique et la simplicité de l'utilisation et la possibilité d'utilisation en "hiden". Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AN Anonymous User Costumer care manager Machinery ### "Indispensabile per visualizzare da remoto i nostri sistemi " 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 June 7, 2023 Pros Integrato con easyaccess ci permette di visualizzare da remoto lo schermo dei nostri impianti e PLC industriali. Cons Poco configurabile e personalizzabile, ma come molti altri software simili sono estremamente leggeri e adatti ad un uso specifico. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. MS Melissa S. Accountant Import and Export ### "Great option for free remote access" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 May 10, 2023 Pros This application allows me to connect to other machines stress free without having to physically go to the machine to perform simple tasks Cons The interface is very dated, I'd love to see a more updated UI Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. KF Kadeem F. CSR Import and Export ### "Great remote connection for little or no cost!" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 May 8, 2023 Pros The free option has enough features to satisfy most remote support needs Cons Often the driver for the server connection malfunctions and a connection cannot be established. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. [View all Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/194009/UltraVNC/reviews/) ## Top-rated software of 2026 ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. 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