# Authentic8 Silo for Research, Kasm Workspaces vs AnyDesk Comparison

| | Authentic8 Silo for Research | Kasm Workspaces | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 113 | 49 | 1,093 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (45.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (75.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (41.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free Trial 1 User | Free | $22.90 | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Authentic8 Silo for Research

Pros:
- Ease of Use (5 reviews)
- Security (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Performance (2 reviews)
- Difficult Learning Curve (1 reviews)

### Kasm Workspaces

Pros:
- Affordable (4 reviews)
- Customer Support (4 reviews)

Cons:
- System Instability (2 reviews)
- Connection Issues (1 reviews)

### AnyDesk

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

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

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Authentic8 Silo for Research | Kasm Workspaces | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.5 (103 reviews) | 9.1 (30 reviews) | 9.2 (912 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (103 reviews) | 9.5 (30 reviews) | 9.3 (923 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (22 reviews) | 9.3 (23 reviews) | 9.3 (213 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 9.1 (21 reviews) | 9.0 (141 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.3 (103 reviews) | 9.5 (27 reviews) | 8.8 (810 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.7 (10 reviews) | 9.6 (18 reviews) | 8.7 (128 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.8 (102 reviews) | 9.6 (26 reviews) | 9.2 (877 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Authentic8 Silo for Research

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free

Price: Free Trial 1 User

Description: For individuals looking to test drive Silo for Research and conduct investigations without risk.

Key Features:
- 10GB personal storage
- 1GB shared storage
- North American points of presence

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/authentic8-silo-for-research/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Kasm Workspaces

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Server - Community Edition

Price: Free

Description: Free for trials, personal and non-profit use. Limited to 5 concurrent sessions.

Key Features:
- All Features in Enterprise Edition
- *Trial, Non-Profit, Personal Use
- Excludes Custom Branding

[Learn more about Kasm Workspaces](https://www.g2.com/products/kasm-workspaces/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### 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

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Remote Support

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Authentic8 Silo for Research** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kasm Workspaces** | N/A | N/A |
| **AnyDesk** | 8.9/10 | 347 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Authentic8 Silo for Research | Kasm Workspaces | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (320 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (313 reviews) | 
| **Session Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (282 reviews) | 
| **Unattended Remote Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (287 reviews) | 
| **Multi - Session Handling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (273 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Monitor Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (262 reviews) | 

#### Maintenance

| Feature | Authentic8 Silo for Research | Kasm Workspaces | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Remote Reboot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (271 reviews) | 
| **Remote Printing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (249 reviews) | 

#### Communication 

| Feature | Authentic8 Silo for Research | Kasm Workspaces | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Text Chat** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (282 reviews) | 
| **VoIP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (223 reviews) | 
| **Video Conference Call** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (230 reviews) | 
| **Screen Annotations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (251 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | Authentic8 Silo for Research | Kasm Workspaces | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (269 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (260 reviews) | 

#### Device Support

| Feature | Authentic8 Silo for Research | Kasm Workspaces | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile Device Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (276 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Platform Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (280 reviews) | 
| **Cross-Platform** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (279 reviews) | 

#### Performance

| Feature | Authentic8 Silo for Research | Kasm Workspaces | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (266 reviews) | 

### Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Authentic8 Silo for Research** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kasm Workspaces** | 9.1/10 | 10 |
| **AnyDesk** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Authentic8 Silo for Research | Kasm Workspaces | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Virtualization** | Not enough data | 9.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Application Virtualization** | Not enough data | 10.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Desktop Management

| Feature | Authentic8 Silo for Research | Kasm Workspaces | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Provisioning** | Not enough data | 9.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Image Management** | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Load Balancing** | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Support

| Feature | Authentic8 Silo for Research | Kasm Workspaces | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Device Portability** | Not enough data | 9.4 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Authentic8 Silo for Research | Kasm Workspaces | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Two-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign-On (SSO)** | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls and Permissions** | Not enough data | 9.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Virtual IT Labs

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Authentic8 Silo for Research** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kasm Workspaces** | N/A | N/A |
| **AnyDesk** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance

| Feature | Authentic8 Silo for Research | Kasm Workspaces | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Understanding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Degree of Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Results of the Experiment** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Authentic8 Silo for Research | Kasm Workspaces | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Certification** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics Capabilities** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Accessibility

| Feature | Authentic8 Silo for Research | Kasm Workspaces | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile, Tablet compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Content

| Feature | Authentic8 Silo for Research | Kasm Workspaces | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interactive Content** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Video Content** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Authentic8 Silo for Research | Kasm Workspaces | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Technical Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Live Chat** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Secure Enterprise Browser

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Authentic8 Silo for Research** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kasm Workspaces** | N/A | N/A |
| **AnyDesk** | N/A | N/A |

#### Advanced Security - Secure Enterprise Browser

| Feature | Authentic8 Silo for Research | Kasm Workspaces | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **URL Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Isolation and Sandboxing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Exploit Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Phishing Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Protection and Governance - Secure Enterprise Browser

| Feature | Authentic8 Silo for Research | Kasm Workspaces | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Policy Enforcement and Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Auditing and Logging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Loss Prevention (DLP)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Redaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Controlled Access - Secure Enterprise Browser

| Feature | Authentic8 Silo for Research | Kasm Workspaces | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Zero Trust** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Secure Enterprise Browser

| Feature | Authentic8 Silo for Research | Kasm Workspaces | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Desktop as a Service (DaaS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Authentic8 Silo for Research** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kasm Workspaces** | 8.8/10 | 6 |
| **AnyDesk** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Authentic8 Silo for Research | Kasm Workspaces | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Virtualization** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Backend Hosting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Hybrid Desktop Hosting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Authentic8 Silo for Research | Kasm Workspaces | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Admin Console** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Solution Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **OS Compatibility** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Infrastructure Selection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Remote Desktop

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Authentic8 Silo for Research** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kasm Workspaces** | 8.2/10 | 14 |
| **AnyDesk** | 8.9/10 | 849 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Authentic8 Silo for Research | Kasm Workspaces | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Usage Information** | Not enough data | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 9.0 (699 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 8.8 (624 reviews) | 
| **Diagnostics** | Not enough data | 8.3 (10 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Session Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (652 reviews) | 
| **Session Transfer** | Not enough data | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 8.9 (660 reviews) | 
| **Unattended Access** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 8.8 (682 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 7.6 (9 reviews) | 9.0 (716 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Authentic8 Silo for Research | Kasm Workspaces | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-Platform Access** | Not enough data | 9.5 (10 reviews) | 9.0 (684 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Device Access** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 8.7 (671 reviews) | 
| **Applications Management** | Not enough data | 8.5 (9 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Remote Device Control** | Not enough data | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 9.2 (737 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | Authentic8 Silo for Research | Kasm Workspaces | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Remote Wipe** | Not enough data | 7.5 (8 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Device Management** | Not enough data | 7.8 (9 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Device Enrollment** | Not enough data | 7.5 (8 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Authentic8 Silo for Research (1):** [Browser Isolation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/browser-isolation)

**Unique to Kasm Workspaces (6):** [Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/desktop-as-a-service-daas), [Virtual IT Labs Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-it-labs), [Browser Isolation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/browser-isolation), [Remote Desktop Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-desktop), [Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-desktop-infrastructure-vdi), [Secure Enterprise Browser Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-enterprise-browser)

**Unique to AnyDesk (2):** [Remote Desktop Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-desktop), [Remote Support Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-support)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Authentic8 Silo for Research | Kasm Workspaces | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 29.0% | 75.5% | 41.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 45.8% | 14.3% | 41.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 25.2% | 10.2% | 17.5% | 

### By Industry

#### Authentic8 Silo for Research

- **Information Technology and Services:** 22.4%
- **Telecommunications:** 12.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 9.3%
- **Financial Services:** 6.5%
- **Legal Services:** 4.7%
- **Computer Software:** 4.7%
- **Banking:** 3.7%
- **Automotive:** 3.7%
- **Retail:** 2.8%
- **Security and Investigations:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 27.1%

#### Kasm Workspaces

- **Information Technology and Services:** 31.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 10.4%
- **Oil & Energy:** 4.2%
- **Computer Hardware:** 4.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.2%
- **Computer Software:** 4.2%
- **Internet:** 4.2%
- **Higher Education:** 4.2%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 2.1%
- **Biotechnology:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 29.2%

#### 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:** 41.9%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Authentic8 Silo for Research

- [Mimecast Advanced Email Security](https://www.g2.com/products/mimecast-advanced-email-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (320 reviews)
- [Symantec Web Security Service](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-web-security-service/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (120 reviews)
- [Menlo Security](https://www.g2.com/products/menlo-security/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (50 reviews)
- [Citrix Secure Private Access](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-secure-private-access/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (54 reviews)
- [Cloudflare One (SASE)](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudflare-one-sase/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (104 reviews)
- [BitBrowser](https://www.g2.com/products/bitbrowser/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (110 reviews)
- [HP Wolf Enterprise Security](https://www.g2.com/products/hp-wolf-enterprise-security/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3 reviews)
- [Prisma Browser](https://www.g2.com/products/prisma-browser/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (42 reviews)
- [Apozy](https://www.g2.com/products/apozy/reviews) — 0.0/5 stars (0 reviews)
- [Symantec Web Isolation](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-web-isolation/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1 reviews)

### Alternatives to Kasm Workspaces

- [Citrix DaaS](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-citrix-daas/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (546 reviews)
- [RealVNC](https://www.g2.com/products/realvnc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (438 reviews)
- [V2 Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/v2-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (247 reviews)
- [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3964 reviews)
- [VirtualBox](https://www.g2.com/products/virtualbox/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (293 reviews)
- [RemotePC](https://www.g2.com/products/remotepc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (644 reviews)
- [Zoho Assist](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-assist/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (694 reviews)
- [ScreenConnect](https://www.g2.com/products/screenconnect/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (501 reviews)
- [BeyondTrust Remote Support](https://www.g2.com/products/beyondtrust-remote-support/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (385 reviews)
- [LogMeIn Resolve](https://www.g2.com/products/logmein-resolve/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (468 reviews)

### Alternatives to AnyDesk

- [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3964 reviews)
- [Zoho Assist](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-assist/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (694 reviews)
- [RemotePC](https://www.g2.com/products/remotepc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (644 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 (509 reviews)
- [ScreenConnect](https://www.g2.com/products/screenconnect/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (501 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 (385 reviews)
- [LogMeIn Rescue](https://www.g2.com/products/logmein-rescue/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (207 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Authentic8 Silo for Research

- Title: [Will you be providing a Freemium version?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/25289-will-you-be-providing-a-freemium-version) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Chris, thanks for the question. Anyone can access Silo for Safe Access at any time by clicking on "Try Silo Now" on the main page of our website..."
- Title: [How does Silo work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/technology) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Silo is a cloud browser that runs on our servers, not your devices. Everything executes remotely – even cookies. You only get an encrypted display (i.e. a..."
- Title: [Who uses Silo?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/customers-547bf770-a9e1-4cc2-8a47-6f90106e1160) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "We don’t name our customers and we won’t name you. But the world’s leading organizations rely on Silo. From Fortune 10 companies to government and law..."
- Title: [How do I know I can trust Silo?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/privacy-160acc68-2639-431c-9ee5-e3b1811a492f) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Unlike other browsers, you’ll pay for Silo. That’s why we never have to share your data for any marketing or other commercial purposes. You’re not the..."
- Title: [Why is a cloud browser more secure than a regular browser?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/security-22f3f493-7d05-426e-b124-c9026c4c757c) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Not only does Silo run in a secure container that provides perfect isolation, but there are policies that prevent malicious code from executing. There is no..."

### Kasm Workspaces

- Title: [What is Kasm Workspaces used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-kasm-workspaces-used-for) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Kasm Workspaces is a software platform designed to deliver containerized browser, desktop, and application environments for secure and efficient remote..."

### 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..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/authentic8-silo-for-research-vs-kasm-workspaces-vs-anydesk)