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TurboVNC

Open source

A viewer for Linux, macOS and Windows, with a virtual desktop server for Linux/Un*x.

TurboVNC is an open-source VNC implementation derived from TightVNC and tuned for image-heavy and 3D workloads; it works with VirtualGL to display 3D applications remotely. TurboVNC README (accessed 5 October 2026).

  • Good for: personal 3D projects and home labs where you manage host sessions and updates.
  • Consider RealVNC Connect when: your business depends on remote access and you need end-to-end encryption, centralized management and commercial support.

Viewer and server

Component details: TurboVNC documentation (accessed 5 October 2026).

Download TurboVNC

The project also provides official YUM and APT repositories through its site. TurboVNC project site (accessed 5 October 2026).

Browse the Viewers, Servers, Enterprise directories.

Using a TurboVNC setup? Read peer discussions among VNC users in VNC.com’s Using VNC Technology and Security and Remote Access groups.

Sources accurate as of 5 October 2026.

Open-source VNC suits personal projects and home labs. When your business depends on remote access, RealVNC Connect adds end-to-end encryption, centralized management and commercial support from the team that created VNC.

Start a free trial ↗ See plans and pricing ↗ Download RealVNC Connect ↗

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