TightVNC
7.7#40 in remote desktop software€12,000 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS
VisitTightVNC vs Zoho Assist
Zoho Assist
8.9#3 in remote desktop softwareFrom $10 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | TightVNC | Zoho Assist |
|---|---|---|
| Access mode | both | both |
| File transfer | Windows versions support uploading files to the remote server and downloading files from it. | File transfer is included in Remote Support Standard and Unattended Access Standard. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile apps | Yes | Zoho Assist offers a mobile app with separate Technician App and Customer App options. |
| Supported platforms | Windows; Linux/Unix/X11; macOS; iOS; Android | Supported platforms include Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry Pi, Android, iOS, and Chrome OS. |
TightVNC plans
- GNU GPL TightVNCFree
- Commercial source code license for TightVNC Server 2.x for Windows€12,000, paid once
Zoho Assist plans
- FreeFree
- Remote Support - Standard$10 a month
- Remote Support - Professional—
- Remote Support - Enterprise—
- Unattended Access - Standard—
- Unattended Access - Professional—
Pick TightVNC if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Zoho Assist if…
Zoho Assist suits technicians and support teams that need attended, on-demand, or unattended access across desktop, mobile, and other listed platforms. Its cobrowse and camera assistance tools may suit support situations that benefit from visual guidance.