# CrankWheel, ShowMyPC vs AnyDesk Comparison

| | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.9 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 105 | 18 | 1,095 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (69.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (56.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (41.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $15.00 1 user, per month (billed annually) | No pricing available | $22.90 | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### CrankWheel

Pros:
- Ease of Use (25 reviews)
- Screen Sharing (21 reviews)

Cons:
- Screen Sharing (3 reviews)
- Expensive (2 reviews)

### ShowMyPC

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Easy Access (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Feature Limitations (1 reviews)
- Limited Customization (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 | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (82 reviews) | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 9.2 (912 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.7 (86 reviews) | 8.2 (15 reviews) | 9.3 (923 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.8 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (213 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.7 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (141 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.6 (68 reviews) | 8.2 (12 reviews) | 8.8 (810 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.7 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (128 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (80 reviews) | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 9.2 (877 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### CrankWheel

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Solo

Price: Starting at $15.00 1 user, per month (billed annually)

Description: Unlimited usage for a single user, all standard features and branding options.

Key Features:
- 1 User
- Screen Sharing
- Video Conferencing

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/crankwheel/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### ShowMyPC

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### 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

### Team Collaboration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrankWheel** | N/A | N/A |
| **ShowMyPC** | N/A | N/A |
| **AnyDesk** | N/A | N/A |

#### Communication

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

#### Content Management

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

#### Productivity Tools

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

#### Administration

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

### Screen Sharing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrankWheel** | 8.8/10 | 81 |
| **ShowMyPC** | 8.7/10 | 6 |
| **AnyDesk** | N/A | N/A |

#### Presenter Tools

| Feature | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Live Preview** | 9.5 (74 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications Blocker** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Control** | 8.7 (59 reviews) | 9.3 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Switch Presenter** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Conferencing Options

| Feature | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Group Live Chat** | Feature Not Available | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Audio Conferencing** | 8.9 (66 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Video Conferencing** | 9.0 (55 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Application Tools

| Feature | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Password Protection** | 9.2 (61 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Recording** | 8.8 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **In-Browser Application** | 9.2 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Screen Sharing

| Feature | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Decision Making** | 7.7 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Remote Support

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrankWheel** | N/A | N/A |
| **ShowMyPC** | N/A | N/A |
| **AnyDesk** | 8.9/10 | 349 |

#### Administration

| Feature | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | 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 | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | 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 | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | 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 | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | 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 | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | 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 | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (266 reviews) | 

### Remote Desktop

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrankWheel** | N/A | N/A |
| **ShowMyPC** | 9.5/10 | 9 |
| **AnyDesk** | 8.9/10 | 851 |

#### Administration

| Feature | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Usage Information** | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (699 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (624 reviews) | 
| **Diagnostics** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Session Recording** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (652 reviews) | 
| **Session Transfer** | Not enough data | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 8.9 (660 reviews) | 
| **Unattended Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (682 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 9.0 (716 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-Platform Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (684 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Device Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (671 reviews) | 
| **Applications Management** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Remote Device Control** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 9.2 (737 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Remote Wipe** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Device Management** | Not enough data | 9.8 (7 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Device Enrollment** | Not enough data | 9.5 (7 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

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## Categories

**Unique to CrankWheel (1):** [Screen Sharing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/screen-sharing)

**Unique to ShowMyPC (3):** [Remote Support Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-support), [Remote Desktop Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-desktop), [Screen Sharing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/screen-sharing)

**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 | CrankWheel | ShowMyPC | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 69.9% | 56.3% | 41.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 20.4% | 25.0% | 41.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 9.7% | 18.8% | 17.5% | 

### By Industry

#### CrankWheel

- **Insurance:** 51.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.9%
- **Financial Services:** 3.4%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.4%
- **Real Estate:** 3.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.4%
- **Computer Software:** 2.2%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.2%
- **Oil & Energy:** 2.2%
- **Renewables & Environment:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 18.0%

#### ShowMyPC

- **Information Technology and Services:** 31.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 12.5%
- **Computer Software:** 12.5%
- **Building Materials:** 12.5%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 6.3%
- **Internet:** 6.3%
- **Hospitality:** 6.3%
- **Financial Services:** 6.3%
- **Chemicals:** 6.3%

#### 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 CrankWheel

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### Alternatives to ShowMyPC

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- [RemotePC](https://www.g2.com/products/remotepc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (644 reviews)
- [ScreenConnect](https://www.g2.com/products/screenconnect/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (501 reviews)
- [Zoho Assist](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-assist/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews)
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- [BeyondTrust Remote Support](https://www.g2.com/products/beyondtrust-remote-support/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (386 reviews)
- [RealVNC](https://www.g2.com/products/realvnc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (438 reviews)
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- [ISL Online](https://www.g2.com/products/isl-online/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (593 reviews)
- [GoTo Meeting](https://www.g2.com/products/goto-meeting/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (17099 reviews)

### Alternatives to AnyDesk

- [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3970 reviews)
- [Zoho Assist](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-assist/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 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 (386 reviews)
- [LogMeIn Rescue](https://www.g2.com/products/logmein-rescue/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (209 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### CrankWheel

- Title: [is it there any updates?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-it-there-any-updates) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Hossien,

Thank you for your question.

We update CrankWheel on regular basis throughout the year. Both minor updates and new feature..."

### ShowMyPC

No discussions available for this product.

### 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/crankwheel-vs-showmypc-vs-anydesk)