Shlomi Lavi /
Jun 03, 2023
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - TightVNC or ConnectWise ScreenConnect?
TightVNC is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ConnectWise ScreenConnect, and ConnectWise ScreenConnect is rated higher (94/100) than TightVNC (72/100). ConnectWise ScreenConnect offers users more features (5) than TightVNC (3). There is a clear winner in this case and it is ConnectWise ScreenConnect!
Looking for the right Networking solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
TightVNC Software Vs. ConnectWise
TightVNC Software: TightVNC is a cross-platform open source remote desktop software application that uses and extends VNC's RFB protocol to control another computer's screen remotely. It was created by Constantin Kaplinsky. His extensions provide for 'tight encoding', which improves performance over low bandwidth connections.
ConnectWise: Over the last 28 years, ConnectWise has become the premier business operating system for IT solution providers. Today more than 49,000 IT professionals rely on ConnectWise to achieve greater accountability, operational efficiency and profitability.
Who is more expensive? TightVNC or ConnectWise Control?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Networking software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for TightVNC and ConnectWise Control.
TightVNC price starts at $100 per user/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 TightVNC is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Networking software. ConnectWise Control price starts at $27 per user/month , When comparing ConnectWise Control to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Networking software cost.
Bottom line: TightVNC is more expensive than ConnectWise Control.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared TightVNC Vs. ConnectWise ScreenConnect based on some of the most important and required Networking features.
TightVNC: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.
ConnectWise Control: Basic Reports, Chat, Data Import/Export, Online Customer Support, Task Management.
Target customer size
TightVNC's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, and ConnectWise Control's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.