Head-to-head · Remote Support Software
ManageEngine Remote Access Plus vs BeyondTrust Remote Support
ManageEngine Remote Access Plus 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 scoreManageEngine Remote Access Plus · 9.0/10
- Free planonly ManageEngine Remote Access Plus
- Free trialboth
ManageEngine Remote Access Plus scores higher on our rubric for remote support software: 9.0 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.
ManageEngine Remote Access Plus offers free plan; BeyondTrust Remote Support doesn't.
ManageEngine Remote Access Plus is the better fit for IT teams needing affordable device control. BeyondTrust Remote Support is the better fit for security-focused enterprise support teams.
- ManageEngine Remote Access Plus fits best
IT teams needing affordable device control
- BeyondTrust Remote Support fits best
Security-focused enterprise support teams
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Side by side
| Feature | ManageEngine Remote Access Plus 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | BeyondTrust Remote Support 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #4 in Remote Support Software | #8 in Remote Support Software |
| Best for | IT teams needing affordable device control | Security-focused enterprise support teams |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $75/yr | Pricing on request · 14-day trial |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 30 days | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs | Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA | SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features ManageEngine Remote Access Plus 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Our verdict | ManageEngine Remote Access Plus is remote desktop management software from ManageEngine, a division of Zoho Corp. It is designed for IT administrators and help desk technicians who need centralized access to managed Windows, macOS, Linux,… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
ManageEngine Remote Access Plus — where it wins
- Free edition covers up to 10 devices
- Remote control includes diagnostics, file transfer, and session recording
- Cloud, on-premises, self-hosted, and mobile platform support
Where it doesn't
- Listed paid plans cover 25 computers and 5 technicians
- Plan selection varies across cloud, on-premises, and billing models
- The free edition is limited to 10 devices
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
- ManageEngine Remote Access Plus9.0/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
Affordable remote control with broad diagnostics, mobile support, and cloud or on-premises deployment.
Visit ManageEngineFull 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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