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Head-to-head · Remote Support Software

ManageEngine Remote Access Plus vs BeyondTrust Remote Support

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score ManageEngine Remote Access Plus #4 in Remote Support Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit ManageEngine
BeyondTrust Remote Support #8 in Remote Support Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit BeyondTrust

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 ↗
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
Specs
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
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
Cons
  • 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
  • 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
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,…

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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…

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  1. ManageEngine Remote Access PlusRemote Support Software 9.0Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. BeyondTrust Remote SupportRemote Support Software 8.6Pricing on request · 14-day trial

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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