AnyDesk vs ConnectWise ScreenConnect

AAnyDesk9.1Visit ConnectWise ScreenConnect8.7Visit

Higher score A AnyDesk #4 in Remote Desktop Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit AnyDesk

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ConnectWise ScreenConnect #8 in Remote Desktop Software 8.7/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit ScreenConnect

• AnyDesk fits best

  Established teams needing endpoint management

• ConnectWise ScreenConnect fits best

  Professional support teams needing self-hosting

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Side by side

Feature	AAnyDesk 9.1/10 Visit ↗	ConnectWise ScreenConnect 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.7
Ranking	#4 in Remote Desktop Software	#8 in Remote Desktop Software
Best for	Established teams needing endpoint management	Professional support teams needing self-hosting
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$30/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Tickets, Live chat, Phone, Docs	Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA	SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	6 integrations	100+ integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AnyDesk 3/3 · ConnectWise ScreenConnect 3/3
File transfer	✓	✓
Session recording	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Specs
Access mode	Both	Both
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, ChromeOS, web browser	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Managed devices	100 devices (best)	10 devices
Our review
Pros	Supports attended and unattended access across desktop and mobile platforms Up to 100 managed devices on Solo, with higher tiers reaching 2,000 Includes recording, access controls, Wake-on-LAN, and file transfer	Supports attended and unattended remote access Offers recording, command-line tools, and file transfer Runs across major desktop, mobile, browser, and self-hosted environments
Cons	Professional use requires a paid license; the free plan is for personal use All plans are billed yearly, with displayed prices excluding taxes Platform-specific limitations apply across supported desktop and mobile clients	One permits one license, one session, and 10 unattended agents Premium features require higher annual-billing tiers Enterprise licensing uses custom pricing and contract options
Our verdict	AnyDesk provides remote desktop access for individuals, IT teams, support organizations, and businesses. It supports interactive sessions that require user approval as well as unattended access using password authentication. Core… Read the review →	ConnectWise ScreenConnect is remote support and remote access software for IT teams, managed service providers, and internal support departments. Technicians can view and control computers and mobile devices, support attended sessions,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• AnyDesk — where it wins

  • Supports attended and unattended access across desktop and mobile platforms
  • Up to 100 managed devices on Solo, with higher tiers reaching 2,000
  • Includes recording, access controls, Wake-on-LAN, and file transfer

  Where it doesn't

  • Professional use requires a paid license; the free plan is for personal use
  • All plans are billed yearly, with displayed prices excluding taxes
  • Platform-specific limitations apply across supported desktop and mobile clients

• ConnectWise ScreenConnect — where it wins

  • Supports attended and unattended remote access
  • Offers recording, command-line tools, and file transfer
  • Runs across major desktop, mobile, browser, and self-hosted environments

  Where it doesn't

  • One permits one license, one session, and 10 unattended agents
  • Premium features require higher annual-billing tiers
  • Enterprise licensing uses custom pricing and contract options

• AAnyDesk9.1/10 · Free plan

  A broad remote-access suite for teams managing attended support and unattended endpoints.

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• ConnectWise ScreenConnect8.7/10 · 14-day trial

  A broad remote-support platform with self-hosting, mobile apps, recording, and tiered access.

  Visit ScreenConnectFull verdict →