ManageEngine Remote Access Plus vs BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access

ManageEngine Remote Access Plus8.9Visit BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access8.4Visit

Higher score 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

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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

• ManageEngine Remote Access Plus fits best

  Teams needing free access and device administration

• BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access fits best

  Privileged access to complex infrastructure

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Side by side

Feature	ManageEngine Remote Access Plus 8.9/10 Visit ↗	BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.4
Ranking	#6 in Remote Desktop Software	#11 in Remote Desktop Software
Best for	Teams needing free access and device administration	Privileged access to complex infrastructure
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$75/yr	Pricing on request
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs	Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ManageEngine Remote Access Plus 3/3 · BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access 3/3
File transfer	✓	✓
Session recording	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Specs
Access mode	Both	Both
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, web	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, web
Managed devices	25 devices	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free edition supports up to 10 devices Remote control, diagnostics, file transfer, and power controls Cloud and on-premises deployment across major platforms	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	Free edition is limited to 10 devices Paid plans list 25 computers and 5 technicians Pricing varies across deployment and billing options	Pricing requires contacting sales There is no free plan Its breadth may exceed the needs of basic remote desktop users
Our verdict	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 →	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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

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• BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access8.4/10 · Pricing on request

  A specialized choice for controlled access to complex infrastructure.

  Visit BeyondTrustFull verdict →