TigerVNC provides a multi-platform VNC client and server for remote display and desktop interaction.
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TigerVNC implements VNC for launching and interacting with graphical applications on remote machines.
About TigerVNC
TigerVNC is a client/server implementation of VNC for launching and interacting with graphical applications on remote machines. It supports 3D and video applications, provides extensions for advanced authentication methods and TLS encryption, and reuses components to keep behavior consistent across supported platforms.
Source code, Linux binaries, Windows installers, and a universal binary for Macs are available from its GitHub release page. It is also included with distributions such as Fedora, openSUSE, FreeBSD, Arch Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and SUSE Linux Enterprise.
Key features
- Interact with graphical applications on remote machines
- Supports 3D and video applications over VNC
- Extensions for advanced authentication methods and TLS encryption
- Self-contained binaries for Linux
- Installers for Windows and universal binary for Macs
- Packaged with Fedora, openSUSE, FreeBSD, Arch Linux, RHEL, SLES
Best for: People who need to access graphical applications on remote machines from Linux, Windows, or Mac systems.
Good for
- Available for Linux, Windows, and Mac
- Supports 3D and video applications
- Provides TLS encryption and authentication extensions
TigerVNC at a glance
- Website
- tigervnc.org
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Remote Desktop
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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TigerVNC FAQ
Where can I download TigerVNC?
The latest release is on the GitHub release page, with source code, Linux binaries, Windows installers, and a universal binary for Macs.
Which distributions include TigerVNC?
Fedora, openSUSE, FreeBSD, Arch Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and SUSE Linux Enterprise.
Where should users get support or report bugs?
Use the User Forum mailing list for support and general discussion, including bug reports.
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