# AnyDesk vs Chrome Remote Desktop Comparison
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## AI Generated Summary
- **G2 reviewers report** that AnyDesk excels in providing a fast and stable remote connection, even in low-bandwidth situations. Users appreciate its lightweight interface, which makes remote support and file sharing very convenient, enhancing day-to-day usability.
- **Users say** that Chrome Remote Desktop is particularly user-friendly, allowing remote control without requiring account creation. This feature, along with the ability to save credentials for future logins, makes it a great choice for those who prioritize ease of access.
- **Reviewers mention** that AnyDesk's file transfer capabilities are impressive, allowing users to send files without interrupting the active session. This functionality is especially beneficial in environments where multitasking is essential, such as offices with multiple branches.
- **According to verified reviews** , Chrome Remote Desktop shines in its cross-platform support, making it accessible on various systems without the need for third-party applications. This flexibility is a significant advantage for users who work across different devices.
- **G2 reviewers highlight** that AnyDesk has a higher overall satisfaction score compared to Chrome Remote Desktop, indicating that users feel it meets their needs more effectively. The positive feedback on its intuitive setup process further supports this perception.
- **Users report** that while Chrome Remote Desktop is free and easy to use, AnyDesk's additional features, such as session recording and unattended access, provide a more comprehensive solution for businesses that require robust remote support capabilities.



| | AnyDesk | Chrome Remote Desktop | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 1,104 | 53 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (41.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (52.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $22.90 | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### AnyDesk

Pros:
- Ease of Use (29 reviews)
- Remote Control (16 reviews)

Cons:
- Connection Issues (9 reviews)
- Remote Access Issues (8 reviews)

### Chrome Remote Desktop

Pros:
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)
- Easy Setup (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Chat (1 reviews)
- Remote Access Issues (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AnyDesk | Chrome Remote Desktop | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (920 reviews) | 8.5 (44 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.3 (932 reviews) | 9.2 (45 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (222 reviews) | 9.3 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (143 reviews) | 9.0 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (818 reviews) | 8.7 (33 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (130 reviews) | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (885 reviews) | 9.2 (43 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### AnyDesk

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Solo

Price: $22.90

Description: Feature set for single-person companies.

Key Features:
- 1 licensed user
- Unlimited devices to connect to (Interactive Access)
- Up to 100 managed devices (Unattended Access)

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/anydesk/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Chrome Remote Desktop

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Remote Support

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AnyDesk** | 8.9/10 | 351 |
| **Chrome Remote Desktop** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | AnyDesk | Chrome Remote Desktop | 
|---|---|---|
| **Screen Sharing** | 9.4 (323 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | 9.0 (316 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Session Recording** | 9.0 (283 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Unattended Remote Access** | 8.8 (289 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi - Session Handling** | 8.8 (276 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Monitor Support** | 8.9 (263 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Maintenance

| Feature | AnyDesk | Chrome Remote Desktop | 
|---|---|---|
| **Remote Reboot** | 8.9 (272 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Printing** | 8.8 (251 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Communication 

| Feature | AnyDesk | Chrome Remote Desktop | 
|---|---|---|
| **Text Chat** | 8.9 (285 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **VoIP** | 8.4 (224 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Video Conference Call** | 8.4 (231 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Screen Annotations** | 8.7 (253 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | AnyDesk | Chrome Remote Desktop | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | 8.9 (270 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | 8.9 (261 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Device Support

| Feature | AnyDesk | Chrome Remote Desktop | 
|---|---|---|
| **Mobile Device Access** | 8.9 (278 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Platform Support** | 9.0 (282 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-Platform** | 9.0 (281 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Video Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Performance

| Feature | AnyDesk | Chrome Remote Desktop | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.9 (267 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | AnyDesk | Chrome Remote Desktop | 
|---|---|---|
| **Remote Monitoring & Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SSL Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Two-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Summary Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Chat/Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Session Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Update/Installation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Server Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Troubleshooting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple User Accounts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Channel Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CRM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Surveys & Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Support Ticket Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Access/Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Diagnostic Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Remote Desktop

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AnyDesk** | 8.9/10 | 857 |
| **Chrome Remote Desktop** | 8.3/10 | 27 |

#### Administration

| Feature | AnyDesk | Chrome Remote Desktop | 
|---|---|---|
| **Usage Information** | 9.0 (702 reviews) | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 
| **Active Directory Integration** | 8.8 (626 reviews) | 8.5 (22 reviews) | 
| **Diagnostics** | Feature Not Available | 8.3 (24 reviews) | 
| **Session Recording** | 8.8 (655 reviews) | 7.9 (21 reviews) | 
| **Session Transfer** | 8.9 (662 reviews) | 8.3 (20 reviews) | 
| **Unattended Access** | 8.8 (685 reviews) | 8.9 (22 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | 9.0 (722 reviews) | 8.4 (20 reviews) | 
| **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | AnyDesk | Chrome Remote Desktop | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cross-Platform Access** | 9.0 (686 reviews) | 8.5 (24 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Device Access** | 8.7 (674 reviews) | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 
| **Applications Management** | Feature Not Available | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 
| **Remote Access/Control** | 9.2 (744 reviews) | 8.2 (25 reviews) | 
| **Communication Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Monitor Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | AnyDesk | Chrome Remote Desktop | 
|---|---|---|
| **Remote Wipe** | Feature Not Available | 7.7 (20 reviews) | 
| **Device Management** | Feature Not Available | 8.1 (21 reviews) | 
| **Device Enrollment** | Feature Not Available | 8.0 (22 reviews) | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Monitoring & Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Print Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | AnyDesk | Chrome Remote Desktop | 
|---|---|---|
| **Role-Based Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Chat/Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Whiteboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Two-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Printing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Server Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Desktop Virtualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Update/Installation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Login** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Uptime Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Live Chat** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Chat** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Diagnostics Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Summary Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple User Accounts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Troubleshooting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Remote Desktop Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-desktop)

**Unique to AnyDesk (1):** [Remote Support Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-support)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AnyDesk | Chrome Remote Desktop | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 41.4% | 52.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 41.2% | 31.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 17.4% | 15.7% | 

### By Industry

#### AnyDesk

- **Information Technology and Services:** 22.2%
- **Computer Software:** 13.7%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 4.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.6%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.0%
- **Financial Services:** 2.9%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.3%
- **Education Management:** 2.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.0%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 41.9%

#### Chrome Remote Desktop

- **Computer & Network Security:** 13.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 13.7%
- **Computer Software:** 11.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.9%
- **Internet:** 5.9%
- **Banking:** 3.9%
- **Education Management:** 3.9%
- **E-Learning:** 3.9%
- **Higher Education:** 3.9%
- **Law Practice:** 3.9%
- **Other:** 29.4%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to AnyDesk

- [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4154 reviews)
- [Zoho Assist](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-assist/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (719 reviews)
- [RemotePC](https://www.g2.com/products/remotepc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (669 reviews)
- [ISL Online](https://www.g2.com/products/isl-online/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (614 reviews)
- [Splashtop Remote Access](https://www.g2.com/products/splashtop-remote-access/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (518 reviews)
- [ScreenConnect](https://www.g2.com/products/screenconnect/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (504 reviews)
- [LogMeIn Resolve](https://www.g2.com/products/logmein-resolve/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (469 reviews)
- [RealVNC](https://www.g2.com/products/realvnc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (439 reviews)
- [BeyondTrust Remote Support](https://www.g2.com/products/beyondtrust-remote-support/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (388 reviews)
- [LogMeIn Rescue](https://www.g2.com/products/logmein-rescue/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (209 reviews)

### Alternatives to Chrome Remote Desktop

- [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4154 reviews)
- [RemotePC](https://www.g2.com/products/remotepc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (669 reviews)
- [RealVNC](https://www.g2.com/products/realvnc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (439 reviews)
- [GoToMyPC](https://www.g2.com/products/gotomypc/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (238 reviews)
- [LogMeIn Central](https://www.g2.com/products/logmein-central/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (213 reviews)
- [Parsec](https://www.g2.com/products/parsec/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (26 reviews)
- [Apache Guacamole](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-guacamole/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (17 reviews)
- [NoMachine Everybody](https://www.g2.com/products/nomachine-everybody/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (10 reviews)
- [Zoho Assist](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-assist/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (719 reviews)
- [ScreenConnect](https://www.g2.com/products/screenconnect/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (504 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### AnyDesk

- Title: [Is AnyDesk really free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-anydesk-really-free) — 7 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [Is Anydesk better than Team Viewer?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-anydesk-better-than-team-viewer) — 5 comments, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Yes it is. It's light, user friendly and easy to use and understand. "
- Title: [could not log into the remote computer this was my issue and sometimes serious issue.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13087-could-not-log-into-the-remote-computer-this-was-my-issue-and-sometimes-serious-issue) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You must verify that the AnyDesk software is installed and with the permissions to connect to the target computer, from where the connection is required..."
- Title: [AnyDesk or TeamViewer?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12587-a-anydesk-o-teamviewer) — 3 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Anydesk very useful software for business part and handling side very user friendly. I recommended our every clients."
- Title: [What is AnyDesk used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-anydesk-used-for) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "it is mostly used for remote desktop support and using this you can share your screen with another person also you can allow another person to access your..."

### Chrome Remote Desktop

- Title: [What can Chrome Remote Desktop do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-chrome-remote-desktop-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Remotely support users with issues or work remotely "

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/anydesk-vs-chrome-remote-desktop)