# AnyDesk vs RealVNC Comparison
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## AI Generated Summary
- Users report that AnyDesk excels in its **session recording** feature, scoring 9.1, which allows for easy documentation of remote sessions. In contrast, RealVNC's session recording feature received a lower score of 6.8, leading reviewers to express disappointment in its functionality.
- Reviewers mention that AnyDesk's **unattended remote access** is highly rated at 8.9, making it a reliable choice for users needing consistent access to devices without supervision. RealVNC, however, shines in this area with a score of 9.2, indicating a stronger performance that users appreciate for its reliability.
- G2 users highlight AnyDesk's **file sharing** capabilities, scoring 9.1, which is praised for its speed and ease of use. RealVNC's file sharing, while still functional, scored lower at 8.8, leading some users to seek alternatives for more efficient file transfers.
- Users on G2 report that AnyDesk's **remote reboot** feature is effective, scoring 8.9, but RealVNC outperforms it with a score of 9.1, indicating that users find it more reliable for managing remote devices.
- Reviewers mention that AnyDesk's **multi-platform support** is robust, scoring 9.1, which allows seamless access across different operating systems. RealVNC also performs well in this area with a score of 9.0, but users note that AnyDesk feels slightly more versatile in practice.
- Users say that AnyDesk's **quality of support** is rated at 8.8, which is decent, but RealVNC stands out with a higher score of 9.1, leading to positive feedback from users who appreciate prompt and effective customer service.



| | AnyDesk | RealVNC | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 1,090 | 438 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (41.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (55.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $22.90 | $8.25 1 Concurrent Session Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### AnyDesk

Pros:
- Ease of Use (34 reviews)
- Easy Setup (17 reviews)

Cons:
- Connection Issues (10 reviews)
- Remote Access Issues (9 reviews)

### RealVNC

Pros:
- Ease of Use (5 reviews)
- Cross-platform Compatibility (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (2 reviews)
- Admin Access Issues (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AnyDesk | RealVNC | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (909 reviews) | 9.3 (371 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.3 (920 reviews) | 9.3 (374 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (210 reviews) | 9.0 (245 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (141 reviews) | 9.2 (241 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (807 reviews) | 9.1 (282 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (128 reviews) | 9.3 (233 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (874 reviews) | 8.7 (369 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

### RealVNC

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Essentials

Price: $8.25 1 Concurrent Session Per Month

Description: For individuals needing access to a handful of devices.

Key Features:
- Includes 3 managed devices
- 1 licensed user only
- Unlimited concurrent connections (to managed devices)

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/realvnc/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Remote Support

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AnyDesk** | 8.9/10 | 347 |
| **RealVNC** | 8.3/10 | 18 |

#### Administration

| Feature | AnyDesk | RealVNC | 
|---|---|---|
| **Screen Sharing** | 9.4 (320 reviews) | 9.2 (17 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | 9.0 (313 reviews) | 8.5 (17 reviews) | 
| **Session Recording** | 9.0 (282 reviews) | 6.9 (12 reviews) | 
| **Unattended Remote Access** | 8.8 (287 reviews) | 8.9 (18 reviews) | 
| **Multi - Session Handling** | 8.8 (273 reviews) | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Monitor Support** | 8.9 (262 reviews) | 8.4 (18 reviews) | 

#### Maintenance

| Feature | AnyDesk | RealVNC | 
|---|---|---|
| **Remote Reboot** | 8.9 (271 reviews) | 8.9 (16 reviews) | 
| **Remote Printing** | 8.8 (249 reviews) | 8.8 (14 reviews) | 

#### Communication 

| Feature | AnyDesk | RealVNC | 
|---|---|---|
| **Text Chat** | 8.9 (282 reviews) | 8.3 (15 reviews) | 
| **VoIP** | 8.5 (223 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Video Conference Call** | 8.5 (230 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Screen Annotations** | 8.7 (251 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

#### Security

| Feature | AnyDesk | RealVNC | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | 8.9 (269 reviews) | 8.6 (17 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | 8.9 (260 reviews) | 7.9 (14 reviews) | 

#### Device Support

| Feature | AnyDesk | RealVNC | 
|---|---|---|
| **Mobile Device Access** | 8.9 (276 reviews) | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Platform Support** | 9.0 (280 reviews) | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 
| **Cross-Platform** | 9.0 (279 reviews) | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 

#### Performance

| Feature | AnyDesk | RealVNC | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.9 (266 reviews) | 6.7 (13 reviews) | 

### Remote Desktop

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AnyDesk** | 8.9/10 | 846 |
| **RealVNC** | 8.8/10 | 216 |

#### Administration

| Feature | AnyDesk | RealVNC | 
|---|---|---|
| **Usage Information** | 9.0 (698 reviews) | 8.8 (144 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | 8.8 (623 reviews) | 8.4 (117 reviews) | 
| **Diagnostics** | Feature Not Available | 8.3 (114 reviews) | 
| **Session Recording** | 8.8 (651 reviews) | 7.8 (55 reviews) | 
| **Session Transfer** | 8.9 (659 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Unattended Access** | 8.8 (680 reviews) | 9.1 (150 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | 9.0 (714 reviews) | 8.7 (145 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | AnyDesk | RealVNC | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cross-Platform Access** | 9.0 (683 reviews) | 9.3 (155 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Device Access** | 8.7 (670 reviews) | 9.2 (95 reviews) | 
| **Remote Device Control** | 9.2 (734 reviews) | 9.5 (180 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)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AnyDesk | RealVNC | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 41.5% | 55.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 41.0% | 31.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 17.6% | 13.3% | 

### By Industry

#### AnyDesk

- **Information Technology and Services:** 22.1%
- **Computer Software:** 13.5%
- **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%

#### RealVNC

- **Information Technology and Services:** 12.3%
- **Computer Software:** 6.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.4%
- **Accounting:** 2.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.7%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.7%
- **Insurance:** 2.4%
- **Banking:** 2.2%
- **Government Administration:** 2.2%
- **Semiconductors:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 61.2%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to AnyDesk

- [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3937 reviews)
- [Zoho Assist](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-assist/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (692 reviews)
- [RemotePC](https://www.g2.com/products/remotepc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (636 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 (500 reviews)
- [LogMeIn Resolve](https://www.g2.com/products/logmein-resolve/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (464 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)
- [Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/devolutions-remote-desktop-manager/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (199 reviews)

### Alternatives to RealVNC

- [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3937 reviews)
- [Zoho Assist](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-assist/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (692 reviews)
- [RemotePC](https://www.g2.com/products/remotepc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (636 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 (500 reviews)
- [BeyondTrust Remote Support](https://www.g2.com/products/beyondtrust-remote-support/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (384 reviews)
- [LogMeIn Resolve](https://www.g2.com/products/logmein-resolve/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (464 reviews)
- [LogMeIn Central](https://www.g2.com/products/logmein-central/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (213 reviews)
- [MobaXTerm](https://www.g2.com/products/mobaxterm/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (109 reviews)
- [Citrix DaaS](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-citrix-daas/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (546 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### 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..."

### RealVNC

- Title: [How can I automatically start VNC Server on a Mac to enable remote login after restart?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-automatically-start-vnc-server-on-a-mac-to-enable-remote-login-after-restart) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. Once installed it can be configured to always on, running in the background. Regardless of intentional or unintentional restart, the VNC server will be..."
- Title: [Is there an easy way to transfer files between server and viewer computers.  currently i use email.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15584-is-there-an-easy-way-to-transfer-files-between-server-and-viewer-computers-currently-i-use-email) — 3 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "This functionality is built into the software. From the toolbar, click on the "Double Arrows" which is for File Transfers. Note that file transfer isn’t..."
- Title: [Is VNC connect free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-vnc-connect-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "The client is, but I believe the server side is licensed for commercial use. "
- Title: [?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/16186) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can download a trial version for free, but to use the VNC server, you need to buy a license and register."
- Title: [Is either an iPhone or Android OS version available? Can I show clients my screen?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12721-is-either-an-iphone-or-android-os-version-available-can-i-show-clients-my-screen) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "There is a VNC client available on iPhone and Android. Although it works only one direction. You can control a computer running VNC Server, but you cannot..."

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