# AnyDesk vs ScreenConnect 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 ScreenConnect offers excellent customization and branding options, making it particularly appealing for managed service providers (MSPs) and help desk environments. The ability to add scripts directly to devices is highlighted as a handy feature for businesses looking for tailored solutions.
- **Reviewers mention** that AnyDesk's ease of use is a significant advantage, with many finding the interface intuitive and straightforward. This simplicity is often contrasted with the more complex setup processes some users experience with ScreenConnect, which can be a hurdle for new users.
- **According to verified reviews** , ScreenConnect shines in its support for unattended access and multi-session handling, with users noting that these features are particularly beneficial for remote management tasks. This capability is essential for businesses that require consistent and reliable access to multiple devices.
- **G2 reviewers highlight** that while AnyDesk has a slightly lower overall satisfaction score, it still receives high marks for its file sharing capabilities, allowing users to transfer files without interrupting the active session. This feature is crucial for maintaining workflow efficiency during remote support.
- **Users report** that both products provide quality support, but ScreenConnect edges out with a higher score in user satisfaction regarding business partnership. Reviewers appreciate the responsiveness and helpfulness of ScreenConnect's support team, which can make a significant difference in critical situations.



| | AnyDesk | ScreenConnect | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 1,095 | 501 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (41.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (66.0% 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)

### ScreenConnect

Pros:
- Reliability (5 reviews)
- Remote Work (5 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (4 reviews)
- Remote Access Issues (4 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AnyDesk | ScreenConnect | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (912 reviews) | 9.3 (413 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.3 (924 reviews) | 9.3 (416 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (214 reviews) | 8.9 (341 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (141 reviews) | 8.9 (337 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (810 reviews) | 8.8 (355 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (128 reviews) | 9.1 (321 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (878 reviews) | 8.6 (406 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

### ScreenConnect

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Team Collaboration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AnyDesk** | N/A | N/A |
| **ScreenConnect** | N/A | N/A |

#### Communication

| Feature | AnyDesk | ScreenConnect | 
|---|---|---|
| **Status Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Instant Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Feed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Comments and Voting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discussions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Directory** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Online Status of Coworkers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Content Management

| Feature | AnyDesk | ScreenConnect | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Knowledge Base** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Surveys** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Productivity Tools

| Feature | AnyDesk | ScreenConnect | 
|---|---|---|
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | AnyDesk | ScreenConnect | 
|---|---|---|
| **Moderation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Screen Sharing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AnyDesk** | N/A | N/A |
| **ScreenConnect** | 8.3/10 | 20 |

#### Presenter Tools

| Feature | AnyDesk | ScreenConnect | 
|---|---|---|
| **Live Preview** | Not enough data | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 
| **Notifications Blocker** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Remote Control** | Not enough data | 9.7 (18 reviews) | 
| **Switch Presenter** | Not enough data | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 

#### Conferencing Options

| Feature | AnyDesk | ScreenConnect | 
|---|---|---|
| **Group Live Chat** | Not enough data | 7.7 (13 reviews) | 
| **Audio Conferencing** | Not enough data | 6.5 (12 reviews) | 
| **Video Conferencing** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Application Tools

| Feature | AnyDesk | ScreenConnect | 
|---|---|---|
| **Password Protection** | Not enough data | 7.9 (12 reviews) | 
| **Recording** | Not enough data | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 
| **In-Browser Application** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Agentic AI - Screen Sharing

| Feature | AnyDesk | ScreenConnect | 
|---|---|---|
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Video Conferencing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AnyDesk** | N/A | N/A |
| **ScreenConnect** | N/A | N/A |

#### Collaboration Tools

| Feature | AnyDesk | ScreenConnect | 
|---|---|---|
| **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Presentations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Whiteboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Live Chat** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Hand Raising** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Meeting Coordination

| Feature | AnyDesk | ScreenConnect | 
|---|---|---|
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Participant Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **One-Click Join** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Software Type

| Feature | AnyDesk | ScreenConnect | 
|---|---|---|
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Browser Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Desktop Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Video Conferencing

| Feature | AnyDesk | ScreenConnect | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Remote Support

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AnyDesk** | 8.9/10 | 349 |
| **ScreenConnect** | 8.8/10 | 68 |

#### Administration

| Feature | AnyDesk | ScreenConnect | 
|---|---|---|
| **Screen Sharing** | 9.4 (321 reviews) | 9.7 (52 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | 9.0 (314 reviews) | 9.3 (43 reviews) | 
| **Session Recording** | 9.0 (282 reviews) | 9.1 (39 reviews) | 
| **Unattended Remote Access** | 8.8 (287 reviews) | 9.3 (51 reviews) | 
| **Multi - Session Handling** | 8.8 (273 reviews) | 9.2 (44 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Monitor Support** | 8.9 (262 reviews) | 9.0 (46 reviews) | 

#### Maintenance

| Feature | AnyDesk | ScreenConnect | 
|---|---|---|
| **Remote Reboot** | 8.9 (271 reviews) | 9.4 (46 reviews) | 
| **Remote Printing** | 8.8 (250 reviews) | 8.7 (34 reviews) | 

#### Communication 

| Feature | AnyDesk | ScreenConnect | 
|---|---|---|
| **Text Chat** | 8.9 (283 reviews) | 8.9 (43 reviews) | 
| **VoIP** | 8.5 (223 reviews) | 7.6 (28 reviews) | 
| **Video Conference Call** | 8.5 (230 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Screen Annotations** | 8.7 (251 reviews) | 8.1 (36 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | AnyDesk | ScreenConnect | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | 8.9 (269 reviews) | 8.8 (31 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | 8.9 (260 reviews) | 8.9 (35 reviews) | 

#### Device Support

| Feature | AnyDesk | ScreenConnect | 
|---|---|---|
| **Mobile Device Access** | 8.9 (276 reviews) | 8.0 (39 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Platform Support** | 9.0 (280 reviews) | 8.8 (40 reviews) | 
| **Cross-Platform** | 9.0 (279 reviews) | 8.8 (40 reviews) | 

#### Performance

| Feature | AnyDesk | ScreenConnect | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.9 (266 reviews) | 8.2 (39 reviews) | 

### Remote Video Support

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AnyDesk** | N/A | N/A |
| **ScreenConnect** | N/A | N/A |

#### Remote Support - Remote Video Support

| Feature | AnyDesk | ScreenConnect | 
|---|---|---|
| **Video Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Live Feed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Content - Remote Video Support

| Feature | AnyDesk | ScreenConnect | 
|---|---|---|
| **Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Instruction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform - Remote Video Support

| Feature | AnyDesk | ScreenConnect | 
|---|---|---|
| **Omni-channel** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Service** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Usability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Remote Desktop

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AnyDesk** | 8.9/10 | 851 |
| **ScreenConnect** | 8.7/10 | 129 |

#### Administration

| Feature | AnyDesk | ScreenConnect | 
|---|---|---|
| **Usage Information** | 9.0 (700 reviews) | 8.9 (95 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | 8.8 (624 reviews) | 8.7 (87 reviews) | 
| **Diagnostics** | Feature Not Available | 8.4 (89 reviews) | 
| **Session Recording** | 8.8 (653 reviews) | 8.7 (78 reviews) | 
| **Session Transfer** | 8.9 (660 reviews) | 8.9 (81 reviews) | 
| **Unattended Access** | 8.8 (682 reviews) | 9.3 (108 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | 9.0 (716 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

#### Platform

| Feature | AnyDesk | ScreenConnect | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cross-Platform Access** | 9.0 (684 reviews) | 9.0 (97 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Device Access** | 8.7 (671 reviews) | 7.8 (81 reviews) | 
| **Applications Management** | Feature Not Available | 7.9 (82 reviews) | 
| **Remote Device Control** | 9.2 (738 reviews) | 9.5 (109 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | AnyDesk | ScreenConnect | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Management** | Feature Not Available | 9.0 (89 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [Remote Desktop Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-desktop), [Remote Support Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-support)


**Unique to ScreenConnect (3):** [Screen Sharing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/screen-sharing), [Video Conferencing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-conferencing), [Remote Video Support Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-video-support)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AnyDesk | ScreenConnect | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 41.4% | 66.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 41.0% | 31.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 17.6% | 2.9% | 

### By Industry

#### AnyDesk

- **Information Technology and Services:** 22.1%
- **Computer Software:** 13.6%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 4.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.6%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.0%
- **Financial Services:** 2.9%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.4%
- **Education Management:** 2.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.0%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 42.0%

#### ScreenConnect

- **Information Technology and Services:** 42.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 6.3%
- **Computer Software:** 5.9%
- **Computer Networking:** 3.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.4%
- **Construction:** 2.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.5%
- **Retail:** 2.3%
- **Education Management:** 1.7%
- **Accounting:** 1.5%
- **Other:** 27.0%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to AnyDesk

- [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3973 reviews)
- [Zoho Assist](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-assist/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (696 reviews)
- [RemotePC](https://www.g2.com/products/remotepc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (647 reviews)
- [ISL Online](https://www.g2.com/products/isl-online/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (593 reviews)
- [Splashtop Remote Access](https://www.g2.com/products/splashtop-remote-access/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (510 reviews)
- [LogMeIn Resolve](https://www.g2.com/products/logmein-resolve/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (468 reviews)
- [RealVNC](https://www.g2.com/products/realvnc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (438 reviews)
- [BeyondTrust Remote Support](https://www.g2.com/products/beyondtrust-remote-support/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (386 reviews)
- [LogMeIn Rescue](https://www.g2.com/products/logmein-rescue/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (209 reviews)
- [Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/devolutions-remote-desktop-manager/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (199 reviews)

### Alternatives to ScreenConnect

- [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3973 reviews)
- [Zoho Assist](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-assist/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (696 reviews)
- [Splashtop Remote Access](https://www.g2.com/products/splashtop-remote-access/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (510 reviews)
- [LogMeIn Rescue](https://www.g2.com/products/logmein-rescue/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (209 reviews)
- [RemotePC](https://www.g2.com/products/remotepc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (647 reviews)
- [LogMeIn Resolve](https://www.g2.com/products/logmein-resolve/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (468 reviews)
- [RealVNC](https://www.g2.com/products/realvnc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (438 reviews)
- [BeyondTrust Remote Support](https://www.g2.com/products/beyondtrust-remote-support/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (386 reviews)
- [ISL Online](https://www.g2.com/products/isl-online/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (593 reviews)
- [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4312 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### AnyDesk

- Title: [Is AnyDesk really free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-anydesk-really-free) — 5 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..."

### ScreenConnect

- Title: [What does ConnectWise control do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-connectwise-control-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It performs remote helpdesk, remote support and most of the LogmeIn Rescue type work  "
- Title: [Jacquard](https://www.g2.com/discussions/27271-jacquard) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Jacquard"
- Title: [I would like to switch my current ScreenConnect installation to ConnectWise's Automate. Can I?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-would-like-to-switch-my-current-screenconnect-installation-to-connectwise-s-automate-can-i) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes you can, you need to speak with your account executive."

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