# Remote Desktop Services, WinSCP vs AnyDesk Comparison

| | Remote Desktop Services | WinSCP | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 140 | 228 | 1,091 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (33.8% of reviews) | Enterprise (38.5% 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

### Remote Desktop Services

Pros:
- Easy Setup (1 reviews)
- User-Friendly (1 reviews)


### WinSCP

Pros:
- Security (3 reviews)
- User Interface (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Outdated Interface (2 reviews)
- Unreliable Connectivity (2 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 | Remote Desktop Services | WinSCP | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (134 reviews) | 9.3 (192 reviews) | 9.2 (910 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (134 reviews) | 9.2 (194 reviews) | 9.3 (921 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (40 reviews) | 9.5 (37 reviews) | 9.3 (211 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (39 reviews) | 9.5 (29 reviews) | 9.0 (141 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (97 reviews) | 8.5 (146 reviews) | 8.8 (808 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.1 (34 reviews) | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 8.7 (128 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.2 (132 reviews) | 8.9 (188 reviews) | 9.2 (875 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Remote Desktop Services

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### WinSCP

#### 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Remote Desktop Services** | N/A | N/A |
| **WinSCP** | 8.8/10 | 72 |
| **AnyDesk** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Remote Desktop Services | WinSCP | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Management** | Not enough data | 9.6 (67 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Synchronization** | Not enough data | 9.1 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | 8.8 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 8.8 (67 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Remote Desktop Services | WinSCP | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Transfer** | Not enough data | 9.5 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Language Support** | Not enough data | 8.5 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Backup** | Not enough data | 8.5 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Support** | Not enough data | 7.1 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Remote Desktop Services | WinSCP | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | 8.8 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Authentication** | Not enough data | 9.1 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | 9.2 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Remote Support

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Remote Desktop Services** | N/A | N/A |
| **WinSCP** | N/A | N/A |
| **AnyDesk** | 8.9/10 | 347 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Remote Desktop Services | WinSCP | 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 | Remote Desktop Services | WinSCP | 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 | Remote Desktop Services | WinSCP | 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 | Remote Desktop Services | WinSCP | 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 | Remote Desktop Services | WinSCP | 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 | Remote Desktop Services | WinSCP | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (266 reviews) | 

### Remote Desktop

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Remote Desktop Services** | 8.5/10 | 62 |
| **WinSCP** | N/A | N/A |
| **AnyDesk** | 8.9/10 | 847 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Remote Desktop Services | WinSCP | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Usage Information** | 8.8 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (698 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | 8.5 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (623 reviews) | 
| **Diagnostics** | 8.5 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Session Recording** | 8.4 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (651 reviews) | 
| **Session Transfer** | 8.4 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (659 reviews) | 
| **Unattended Access** | 8.0 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (680 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | 8.9 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (715 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Remote Desktop Services | WinSCP | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-Platform Access** | 9.1 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (683 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Device Access** | 8.0 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (670 reviews) | 
| **Applications Management** | 8.7 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Remote Device Control** | 9.0 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (735 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | Remote Desktop Services | WinSCP | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Remote Wipe** | 8.1 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Device Management** | 8.5 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Device Enrollment** | 8.0 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

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## Categories

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

**Unique to WinSCP (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 | Remote Desktop Services | WinSCP | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 33.8% | 32.1% | 41.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 33.1% | 29.4% | 41.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 33.1% | 38.5% | 17.5% | 

### By Industry

#### Remote Desktop Services

- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.8%
- **Computer Software:** 10.8%
- **Computer Networking:** 7.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 6.5%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.0%
- **Real Estate:** 4.3%
- **Financial Services:** 2.9%
- **Construction:** 2.9%
- **Higher Education:** 2.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 38.1%

#### WinSCP

- **Information Technology and Services:** 36.2%
- **Computer Software:** 13.6%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 4.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.2%
- **Higher Education:** 2.7%
- **Banking:** 2.3%
- **Financial Services:** 2.3%
- **Education Management:** 2.3%
- **Internet:** 1.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 29.9%

#### 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%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Remote Desktop Services

- [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3959 reviews)
- [MobaXTerm](https://www.g2.com/products/mobaxterm/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (109 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)
- [Amazon AppStream 2.0](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-appstream-2-0/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (15 reviews)
- [RealVNC](https://www.g2.com/products/realvnc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (438 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 (384 reviews)
- [Citrix DaaS](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-citrix-daas/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (546 reviews)
- [Zoho Assist](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-assist/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (694 reviews)

### Alternatives to WinSCP

- [FileZilla](https://www.g2.com/products/filezilla/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (767 reviews)
- [CuteFTP](https://www.g2.com/products/cuteftp/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (23 reviews)
- [Progress MOVEit](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-moveit/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (525 reviews)
- [GoAnywhere MFT](https://www.g2.com/products/goanywhere-mft/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (435 reviews)
- [Progress ShareFile](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-sharefile/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1535 reviews)
- [SmartFTP](https://www.g2.com/products/smartftp/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (21 reviews)
- [Globalscape](https://www.g2.com/products/globalscape/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (77 reviews)
- [Cerberus FTP Server](https://www.g2.com/products/cerberus-ftp-server/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (43 reviews)
- [Files.com](https://www.g2.com/products/files-com/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (295 reviews)
- [ExaVault](https://www.g2.com/products/exavault/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (194 reviews)

### Alternatives to AnyDesk

- [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3959 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 (640 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 (508 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 (467 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 (384 reviews)
- [LogMeIn Rescue](https://www.g2.com/products/logmein-rescue/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (206 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Remote Desktop Services

No discussions available for this product.

### WinSCP

- Title: [Is WinSCP safe?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-winscp-safe) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, I've been using it for years and it's a pretty good client"
- Title: [When shall we get updated version?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/52239-when-shall-we-get-updated-version) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "
Update newer version doesn't directly update the app"
- Title: [What does WinSCP software do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-winscp-software-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "winscp is used for file management to transfer files from local to remotely locations "
- Title: [Setting up FTP? Please help!](https://www.g2.com/discussions/setting-up-ftp-please-help) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Sounds like you need FTP server software, and not FTP client software (which WinSCP is).  I'm using TitanFTP Server; it's not cheap, but best in the industry..."
- Title: [The tools seems have a lot functionality, is there any tips rather than to be used for transfer file?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/30066-the-tools-seems-have-a-lot-functionality-is-there-any-tips-rather-than-to-be-used-for-transfer-file) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "We can upload and download the data between different networks which could be accessed through the same Host."

### AnyDesk

- 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: [Is AnyDesk really free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-anydesk-really-free) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- 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/remote-desktop-services-vs-winscp-vs-anydesk)