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Head-to-head · Remote Support Software

AnyDesk vs BeyondTrust Remote Support

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score AnyDesk #5 in Remote Support Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit AnyDesk
BeyondTrust Remote Support #8 in Remote Support Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit BeyondTrust

AnyDesk leads on 1 check, BeyondTrust Remote Support on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAnyDesk · 8.9/10
  • Free planonly AnyDesk
  • Free trialonly BeyondTrust Remote Support

AnyDesk scores higher on our rubric for remote support software: 8.9 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

AnyDesk offers free plan; BeyondTrust Remote Support doesn't.

AnyDesk is the better fit for large device fleets needing broad coverage. BeyondTrust Remote Support is the better fit for security-focused enterprise support teams.

  • AnyDesk fits best

    Large device fleets needing broad coverage

  • BeyondTrust Remote Support fits best

    Security-focused enterprise support teams

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Side by side

Feature AnyDesk 8.9/10 Visit ↗ BeyondTrust Remote Support 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.6
Ranking #5 in Remote Support Software #8 in Remote Support Software
Best for Large device fleets needing broad coverage Security-focused enterprise support teams
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request · 14-day trial
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Tickets, Live chat, Phone, Docs Live chat, Docs
Compliance ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 6 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AnyDesk 1/4 · BeyondTrust Remote Support 1/4
Unattended access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Session recording ✓ ✓
Multi-monitor support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Session transfer Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Included technician seats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Concurrent sessions Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports attended and unattended access across major platforms
  • Includes centralized management, session recording, and file transfer
  • Offers cloud or on-premises hosting, API access, and custom clients
  • Attended and unattended access across computers and other endpoints
  • Permission-controlled file transfer, logging, recording, and auditing
  • Native two-factor authentication with CRM, ITSM, SIEM, and API integrations
Cons
  • Free use is limited to private or personal usage
  • Advanced capabilities are spread across multiple paid tiers
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple support teams
  • Custom-quote purchasing makes direct price comparison harder
  • The 14-day trial provides a limited evaluation window
  • Its enterprise feature breadth may exceed smaller support teams’ needs
Our verdict

AnyDesk is remote desktop software for individuals, IT teams, and organizations that need to access, control, support, or maintain remote devices. It supports attended interactive access and unattended access, with tools for screen…

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BeyondTrust Remote Support is remote-access and support software for enterprise IT service desks and helpdesk teams. It supports attended and unattended access to computers, servers, mobile devices, kiosks, network devices, and other…

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  1. AnyDeskRemote Support Software 8.9Free plan
  2. BeyondTrust Remote SupportRemote Support Software 8.6Pricing on request · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • AnyDesk — where it wins

    • Supports attended and unattended access across major platforms
    • Includes centralized management, session recording, and file transfer
    • Offers cloud or on-premises hosting, API access, and custom clients

    Where it doesn't

    • Free use is limited to private or personal usage
    • Advanced capabilities are spread across multiple paid tiers
    • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple support teams
  • BeyondTrust Remote Support — where it wins

    • Attended and unattended access across computers and other endpoints
    • Permission-controlled file transfer, logging, recording, and auditing
    • Native two-factor authentication with CRM, ITSM, SIEM, and API integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Custom-quote purchasing makes direct price comparison harder
    • The 14-day trial provides a limited evaluation window
    • Its enterprise feature breadth may exceed smaller support teams’ needs
  • AnyDesk8.9/10 · Free plan

    A broad remote support platform for teams managing varied devices and access modes.

    Visit AnyDeskFull verdict →
  • BeyondTrust Remote Support8.6/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial

    A security-focused remote support suite with broad access, control, and integration features.

    Visit BeyondTrustFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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