When comparing TightVNC vs AnyDesk, the Slant community recommends AnyDesk for most people. In the question“What are the best alternatives to TeamViewer?” AnyDesk is ranked 3rd while TightVNC is ranked 5th. The most important reason people chose AnyDesk is:
At 1.1MB, it's a lightweight program that you can set up quickly.
Specs
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Pros
Pro File transfer capability
TightVNC has some good file transfer capability with which you can transfer files back and forth with your remote system.
Pro Very lightweight file size
At 1.1MB, it's a lightweight program that you can set up quickly.
Pro Fast
Super-low latency, high quality desktop rendering.
Pro Free version has no time restrictions
The free version of the program has no time restrictions or nag screens, and you don't need to give your email when signing up.
Pro Cross-platform
Available for Windows, Mac OSX, Android, iOS, and Linux (32/64 bit and armhf).
Cons
Con Needs port forwarding activated
In order to use TightVNC you need to have port forwarding activated within your router.
Con Recently used in Ransomware BlackHeart
Con Frustrating user experience
There are many malfunctions (bugs) in the program.
Con Slow
Con No whiteboard
There are no whiteboard tools for drawing on the screen in order to clarify points.