ManageEngine Remote Access Plus vs ConnectWise ScreenConnect

ManageEngine Remote Access Plus8.9Visit ConnectWise ScreenConnect8.7Visit

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

• ManageEngine Remote Access Plus fits best

  Teams needing free access and device administration

• ConnectWise ScreenConnect fits best

  Professional support teams needing self-hosting

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Side by side

Feature	ManageEngine Remote Access Plus 8.9/10 Visit ↗	ConnectWise ScreenConnect 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.7
Ranking	#6 in Remote Desktop Software	#8 in Remote Desktop Software
Best for	Teams needing free access and device administration	Professional support teams needing self-hosting
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$75/yr	$30/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	30 days	14 days
Free trial length	30 days	14 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	Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA	SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ManageEngine Remote Access Plus 3/3 · ConnectWise ScreenConnect 3/3
File transfer	✓	✓
Session recording	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Specs
Access mode	Both	Both
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, web	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Managed devices	25 devices (best)	10 devices
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	Supports attended and unattended remote access Offers recording, command-line tools, and file transfer Runs across major desktop, mobile, browser, and self-hosted environments
Cons	Free edition is limited to 10 devices Paid plans list 25 computers and 5 technicians Pricing varies across deployment and billing options	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
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 →	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 →

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

• 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

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

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

  Visit ScreenConnectFull verdict →