# Chrome Remote Desktop, FileZilla vs AnyDesk Comparison

| | Chrome Remote Desktop | FileZilla | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 53 | 767 | 1,099 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (52.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (52.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (41.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | $22.90 | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Chrome Remote Desktop

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

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

### FileZilla

Pros:
- Ease of Use (10 reviews)
- File Transfer (10 reviews)

Cons:
- Outdated Interface (6 reviews)
- Security Issues (6 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 | Chrome Remote Desktop | FileZilla | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (44 reviews) | 9.1 (695 reviews) | 9.2 (915 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (45 reviews) | 8.8 (698 reviews) | 9.3 (927 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (20 reviews) | 9.0 (146 reviews) | 9.3 (217 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (19 reviews) | 8.8 (124 reviews) | 9.0 (141 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (33 reviews) | 8.3 (444 reviews) | 8.8 (813 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 8.7 (93 reviews) | 8.7 (128 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (43 reviews) | 8.1 (682 reviews) | 9.2 (881 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Chrome Remote Desktop

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### FileZilla

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### 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

### File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Chrome Remote Desktop** | N/A | N/A |
| **FileZilla** | 8.8/10 | 126 |
| **AnyDesk** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Chrome Remote Desktop | FileZilla | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Management** | Not enough data | 9.4 (107 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Synchronization** | Not enough data | 8.9 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | 8.3 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 8.9 (110 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Chrome Remote Desktop | FileZilla | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Transfer** | Not enough data | 9.4 (114 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Language Support** | Not enough data | 8.8 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Backup** | Not enough data | 8.8 (89 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Support** | Not enough data | 7.5 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Chrome Remote Desktop | FileZilla | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | 8.8 (89 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Authentication** | Not enough data | 9.1 (97 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | 9.1 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Remote Support

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Chrome Remote Desktop** | N/A | N/A |
| **FileZilla** | N/A | N/A |
| **AnyDesk** | 8.9/10 | 350 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Chrome Remote Desktop | FileZilla | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (321 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (314 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 (274 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Monitor Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (262 reviews) | 

#### Maintenance

| Feature | Chrome Remote Desktop | FileZilla | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Remote Reboot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (271 reviews) | 
| **Remote Printing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (250 reviews) | 

#### Communication 

| Feature | Chrome Remote Desktop | FileZilla | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Text Chat** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (283 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 | Chrome Remote Desktop | FileZilla | 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 | Chrome Remote Desktop | FileZilla | 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 | Chrome Remote Desktop | FileZilla | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (266 reviews) | 

### Remote Desktop

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Chrome Remote Desktop** | 8.3/10 | 27 |
| **FileZilla** | N/A | N/A |
| **AnyDesk** | 8.9/10 | 853 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Chrome Remote Desktop | FileZilla | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Usage Information** | 8.8 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (700 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | 8.5 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (624 reviews) | 
| **Diagnostics** | 8.3 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Session Recording** | 7.9 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (653 reviews) | 
| **Session Transfer** | 8.3 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (660 reviews) | 
| **Unattended Access** | 8.9 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (682 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | 8.4 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (717 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Chrome Remote Desktop | FileZilla | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-Platform Access** | 8.5 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (684 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Device Access** | 8.6 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (671 reviews) | 
| **Applications Management** | 8.6 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Remote Device Control** | 8.2 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (739 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | Chrome Remote Desktop | FileZilla | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Remote Wipe** | 7.7 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Device Management** | 8.1 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Device Enrollment** | 8.0 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Chrome Remote Desktop (1):** [Remote Desktop Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-desktop)

**Unique to FileZilla (1):** [File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/file-transfer-protocol-ftp)

**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 | Chrome Remote Desktop | FileZilla | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 52.9% | 52.9% | 41.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 31.4% | 29.2% | 41.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 15.7% | 17.9% | 17.5% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%

#### FileZilla

- **Information Technology and Services:** 19.6%
- **Computer Software:** 12.9%
- **Internet:** 5.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.8%
- **Design:** 2.8%
- **Higher Education:** 2.7%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.3%
- **Computer Networking:** 2.0%
- **Education Management:** 1.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 44.0%

#### AnyDesk

- **Information Technology and Services:** 22.2%
- **Computer Software:** 13.6%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 4.1%
- **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%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Chrome Remote Desktop

- [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3979 reviews)
- [RemotePC](https://www.g2.com/products/remotepc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (651 reviews)
- [RealVNC](https://www.g2.com/products/realvnc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (438 reviews)
- [GoToMyPC](https://www.g2.com/products/gotomypc/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (236 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)
- [ScreenConnect](https://www.g2.com/products/screenconnect/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (502 reviews)
- [Zoho Assist](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-assist/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (699 reviews)

### Alternatives to FileZilla

- [WinSCP](https://www.g2.com/products/winscp/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (228 reviews)
- [GoAnywhere MFT](https://www.g2.com/products/goanywhere-mft/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (435 reviews)
- [Cerberus FTP Server](https://www.g2.com/products/cerberus-ftp-server/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (43 reviews)
- [CuteFTP](https://www.g2.com/products/cuteftp/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (23 reviews)
- [SmartFTP](https://www.g2.com/products/smartftp/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (21 reviews)
- [Progress MOVEit](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-moveit/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (527 reviews)
- [Progress ShareFile](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-sharefile/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1534 reviews)
- [Fetch Softworks](https://www.g2.com/products/fetch-softworks/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (19 reviews)
- [Files.com](https://www.g2.com/products/files-com/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (296 reviews)
- [Titan SFTP Server](https://www.g2.com/products/titan-sftp-server/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (34 reviews)

### Alternatives to AnyDesk

- [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3979 reviews)
- [Zoho Assist](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-assist/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (699 reviews)
- [RemotePC](https://www.g2.com/products/remotepc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (651 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 (512 reviews)
- [ScreenConnect](https://www.g2.com/products/screenconnect/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (502 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 (387 reviews)
- [LogMeIn Rescue](https://www.g2.com/products/logmein-rescue/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (210 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### 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 "

### FileZilla

- Title: [What is FileZilla used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-filezilla-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "FileZilla is used for transferring  files to and from sites and devices on your local network.   It's most common application is file backup."
- Title: [Is FileZilla Safe 2020?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-filezilla-safe-2020) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, I have used it for 5+ years. There has been  no security failure attributable for Filezilla. It's frequently updated ! Always keep updating your version..."
- Title: [What are the features of FTP?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/filezilla-what-are-the-features-of-ftp) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "FTP, or File Transfer Protocol, allows computers to share files over the internet. It uses usernames and passwords for security, organizes files into..."
- Title: [What is use of FileZilla software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-use-of-filezilla-software) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "For uploading / downloading files to website hosting via FTP"
- Title: [Is there any way to copy paste in remote server, other than drag and drop within file?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-any-way-to-copy-paste-in-remote-server-other-than-drag-and-drop-within-file) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "As it's been 24 days, you've probably figured this out by now, but, no, you can't use the copy-and-paste metaphor in the FileZilla window to transfer files."

### 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/chrome-remote-desktop-vs-filezilla-vs-anydesk)