AnyDesk vs ManageEngine Remote Access Plus

AAnyDesk9.1Visit ManageEngine Remote Access Plus8.9Visit

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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ManageEngine Remote Access Plus #6 in Remote Desktop Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit ManageEngine

• AnyDesk fits best

  Established teams needing endpoint management

• ManageEngine Remote Access Plus fits best

  Teams needing free access and device administration

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Side by side

Feature	AAnyDesk 9.1/10 Visit ↗	ManageEngine Remote Access Plus 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.9
Ranking	#4 in Remote Desktop Software	#6 in Remote Desktop Software
Best for	Established teams needing endpoint management	Teams needing free access and device administration
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$75/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	30 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	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance	ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA	GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AnyDesk 3/3 · ManageEngine Remote Access Plus 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, Android, iOS, web
Managed devices	100 devices (best)	25 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	Free edition supports up to 10 devices Remote control, diagnostics, file transfer, and power controls Cloud and on-premises deployment across major platforms
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	Free edition is limited to 10 devices Paid plans list 25 computers and 5 technicians Pricing varies across deployment and billing 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 →	ManageEngine Remote Access Plus is remote desktop management software for IT administrators and help desk technicians. It centralizes attended and unattended access to managed Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android endpoints, while web, iOS,… 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

• ManageEngine Remote Access Plus — where it wins

  • Free edition supports up to 10 devices
  • Remote control, diagnostics, file transfer, and power controls
  • Cloud and on-premises deployment across major platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Free edition is limited to 10 devices
  • Paid plans list 25 computers and 5 technicians
  • Pricing varies across deployment and billing options

• AAnyDesk9.1/10 · Free plan

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

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• ManageEngine Remote Access Plus8.9/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A broad remote administration suite with free access and flexible cloud or on-premises plans.

  Visit ManageEngineFull verdict →