ThinLinc
8.7#5 in remote desktop softwareFrom $103 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitThinLinc vs TightVNC
What both publish
| Fact | ThinLinc | TightVNC |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile apps | No | Yes |
| Security | ThinLinc routes traffic through SSH tunnels and TLS, and sends encrypted pixels to clients. | The FAQ says VNC passwords are encrypted, but other traffic is sent unencrypted, and recommends SSH tunneling for connections from untrusted networks. |
| Security update | ThinLinc 4.21.0 patched a vulnerability that could let a user bypass a ForceCommand restriction and obtain a remote shell. | The maker's October 5, 2026 announcement says TightVNC for Windows 2.8.89 and 2.8.90 address Viewer security issues and recommends upgrading to 2.8.90. |
ThinLinc plans
- Community licenseFree
- FreeFree
- ThinLinc Standard (500+ users)$66 a year
- ThinLinc Premium (500+ users)$91 a year
- ThinLinc Standard (11–49 users)$103 a year
- ThinLinc Standard (1–10 users)$122 a year
TightVNC plans
- GNU GPL TightVNCFree
- Commercial source code license for TightVNC Server 2.x for Windows€12,000, paid once
Pick ThinLinc if…
ThinLinc may suit people who need remote desktop access from Linux, macOS, Windows, or a web browser. The free plan is listed for up to 10 concurrent users.
Pick TightVNC if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.