Compare AnyDesk and RealVNC 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (55.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$22.90
$8.25 1 Concurrent Session Per Month
AnyDesk
Star Rating
(1,073)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$22.90
Browse all 4 pricing plansRealVNC
Star Rating
(438)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$8.25 1 Concurrent Session Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that AnyDesk excels in its session recording feature, scoring 9.1, which allows for easy documentation of remote sessions. In contrast, RealVNC's session recording feature received a lower score of 6.8, leading reviewers to express disappointment in its functionality.
- Reviewers mention that AnyDesk's unattended remote access is highly rated at 8.9, making it a reliable choice for users needing consistent access to devices without supervision. RealVNC, however, shines in this area with a score of 9.2, indicating a stronger performance that users appreciate for its reliability.
- G2 users highlight AnyDesk's file sharing capabilities, scoring 9.1, which is praised for its speed and ease of use. RealVNC's file sharing, while still functional, scored lower at 8.8, leading some users to seek alternatives for more efficient file transfers.
- Users on G2 report that AnyDesk's remote reboot feature is effective, scoring 8.9, but RealVNC outperforms it with a score of 9.1, indicating that users find it more reliable for managing remote devices.
- Reviewers mention that AnyDesk's multi-platform support is robust, scoring 9.1, which allows seamless access across different operating systems. RealVNC also performs well in this area with a score of 9.0, but users note that AnyDesk feels slightly more versatile in practice.
- Users say that AnyDesk's quality of support is rated at 8.8, which is decent, but RealVNC stands out with a higher score of 9.1, leading to positive feedback from users who appreciate prompt and effective customer service.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AnyDesk
Solo
$22.90
Feature set for single-person companies.
- 1 licensed user
- Unlimited devices to connect to (Interactive Access)
- Up to 100 managed devices (Unattended Access)
RealVNC
Essentials
$8.25
1 Concurrent Session Per Month
For individuals needing access to a handful of devices.
- Includes 3 managed devices
- 1 licensed user only
- Unlimited concurrent connections (to managed devices)
Free Trial
AnyDesk
Free Trial is available
RealVNC
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
895
9.3
371
Ease of Use
9.3
906
9.3
374
Ease of Setup
9.3
195
9.0
245
Ease of Admin
9.0
140
9.2
241
Quality of Support
8.8
796
9.1
282
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
127
9.3
233
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
864
8.7
369
Features by Category
Administration
9.4
320
9.2
17
9.0
313
8.5
17
9.0
282
6.9
12
8.8
287
8.9
18
8.8
273
8.7
13
8.9
262
8.4
18
Maintenance
8.8
271
8.9
16
8.7
249
8.8
14
Communication
8.9
282
8.3
15
8.5
223
Feature Not Available
8.4
230
Feature Not Available
8.7
251
Feature Not Available
Security
8.9
269
8.6
17
8.9
260
7.9
14
Device Support
8.9
276
8.5
12
9.0
280
8.7
15
9.0
279
8.9
15
Performance
8.9
266
6.7
13
Administration
9.0
695
8.8
144
8.8
620
8.4
117
Feature Not Available
8.3
114
8.8
649
7.8
55
8.9
657
Feature Not Available
8.8
676
9.1
150
9.0
711
8.7
145
Platform
9.0
675
9.3
155
8.7
668
9.2
95
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.2
726
9.5
180
Security
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AnyDesk and RealVNC are categorized as Remote Desktop and Remote Support
Unique Categories
AnyDesk has no unique categories
RealVNC has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AnyDesk
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
RealVNC
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
22.0%
Computer Software
13.4%
Computer & Network Security
4.2%
Marketing and Advertising
3.5%
Telecommunications
3.1%
Other
53.8%
Information Technology and Services
12.3%
Computer Software
6.3%
Hospital & Health Care
3.4%
Accounting
2.9%
Marketing and Advertising
2.7%
Other
72.5%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is Anydesk better than Team Viewer?
5 Comments
AM
Yes it is. It's light, user friendly and easy to use and understand. Read more
could not log into the remote computer this was my issue and sometimes serious issue.
4 Comments
AP
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...Read more
How can I automatically start VNC Server on a Mac to enable remote login after restart?
3 Comments
JM
Yes. Once installed it can be configured to always on, running in the background. Regardless of intentional or unintentional restart, the VNC server will be...Read more
Is there an easy way to transfer files between server and viewer computers. currently i use email.
3 Comments
PS
This functionality is built into the software. From the toolbar, click on the "Double Arrows" which is for File Transfers. Note that file transfer isn’t...Read more
Is VNC connect free?
2 Comments
VL
The client is, but I believe the server side is licensed for commercial use. Read more
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