| Edition | Offline Supported? | Key type | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | VNC Connect (free) | No | N/A | | VNC Connect Professional | No (online only) | N/A | | VNC Connect Enterprise | Yes (via offline license request) | Perpetual or site | | VNC Server for Windows (legacy) | Yes (older v6.x) | Perpetual key | | RealVNC for Industrial/Embedded | Yes | Signed offline license file |
| Software | Offline Licensing | Open Source? | Best for | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | TigerVNC | Yes (no license check) | Yes | Linux-only shops | | TightVNC | Yes | Yes | Legacy Windows | | UltraVNC | Yes (free) | Source available | Single PC remote control | | NoMachine (NX) | Yes (perpetual offline option) | No | High-performance remote desktop | | Apache Guacamole | Yes (self-hosted) | Yes | Web-based gateway | realvnc offline license key
This is where the becomes not just a feature, but a mandatory requirement. | Edition | Offline Supported