ConnectWise ScreenConnect vs BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access

ConnectWise ScreenConnect8.7Visit BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access8.4Visit

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

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BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access #11 in Remote Desktop Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit BeyondTrust

• ConnectWise ScreenConnect fits best

  Professional support teams needing self-hosting

• BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access fits best

  Privileged access to complex infrastructure

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Side by side

Feature	ConnectWise ScreenConnect 8.7/10 Visit ↗	BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.4
Ranking	#8 in Remote Desktop Software	#11 in Remote Desktop Software
Best for	Professional support teams needing self-hosting	Privileged access to complex infrastructure
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$30/mo	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7	Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	100+ integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ConnectWise ScreenConnect 3/3 · BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access 3/3
File transfer	✓	✓
Session recording	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Specs
Access mode	Both	Both
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, web
Managed devices	10 devices	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Supports attended and unattended remote access Offers recording, command-line tools, and file transfer Runs across major desktop, mobile, browser, and self-hosted environments	Covers servers, desktops, databases, cloud, network, and OT environments Adds least privilege, credential vaulting, and passwordless access options Records sessions with searchable logs, monitoring, and audit trails
Cons	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	Pricing requires contacting sales There is no free plan Its breadth may exceed the needs of basic remote desktop users
Our verdict	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 →	BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access is designed for administrators, IT teams, employees, and third-party vendors who need controlled access to complex infrastructure. It provides VPN-less connections to servers, desktops, network devices,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access — where it wins

  • Covers servers, desktops, databases, cloud, network, and OT environments
  • Adds least privilege, credential vaulting, and passwordless access options
  • Records sessions with searchable logs, monitoring, and audit trails

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • There is no free plan
  • Its breadth may exceed the needs of basic remote desktop users

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

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

  Visit ScreenConnectFull verdict →
• BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access8.4/10 · Pricing on request

  A specialized choice for controlled access to complex infrastructure.

  Visit BeyondTrustFull verdict →