Category: Remote Desktop & Support
8 European alternatives to RealVNC (VNC Connect) — GDPR-compliant & EU-hosted.
UK (Cambridge) remote access and remote support software provider, creator of the original VNC protocol; sells VNC Connect for enterprise remote desktop access. Backed by UK private-equity firm Livingbridge since 2021 (no majority foreign control).
Facts
- Headquarters
- GB (OTHER)
- Category
- Remote Desktop & Support
- Type
- Product
- GDPR-compliant
- Yes
- Open-source
- No
- Data hosting
- EU, US, OTHER
Top EU-based & GDPR-compliant alternatives to RealVNC (VNC Connect)
- FastViewer↗
German enterprise remote support and remote desktop solution with GDPR focus
DE · commercial
- Apache Guacamole↗
Open-source clientless remote desktop gateway supporting VNC, RDP and SSH
DE · open-source
- Iperius Remote↗
Italian remote desktop and support software with file transfer and multi-monitor
IT · commercial
- TeamViewer↗
Enterprise remote connectivity platform for support, access and IoT management
DE · commercial
Frequently asked questions
What is the best European alternative to RealVNC (VNC Connect)?
It depends on your use case. Strong EU alternatives to RealVNC (VNC Connect) include AnyDesk, DWService and FastViewer. On this page you can compare 8 EU alternatives by jurisdiction, data residency and open-source status.
Are there open-source alternatives to RealVNC (VNC Connect)?
Yes. Open-source EU alternatives to RealVNC (VNC Connect) include DWService and Apache Guacamole. These keep your data fully under your own control and let you self-host if you want to.
Is RealVNC (VNC Connect) GDPR-compliant and where is the data hosted?
RealVNC (VNC Connect) is headquartered in GB (OTHER) and hosts data in EU, US, OTHER. The vendor states it is GDPR-compliant, but the data falls under non-EU jurisdiction. For full EU data residency the EU alternatives on this page usually offer more certainty.