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What Is AnyDesk?

AnyDesk is a trailblazing and innovative provider of Remote Desktop Software and offers a fast, easy, and secure solution for Remote Support, Remote Access, and Remote Work. Our customers range from large corporations and government institutions to research facilities, small enterprises, and personal users, connecting devices around the globe.
Founded in Stuttgart, Germany, in 2014, AnyDesk has reached 500 million downloads and over 100.000 customers worldwide.

Who Uses AnyDesk?

Remote Desktop, Remote Support, Screen Sharing and Web Presentation

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Reviews of AnyDesk

Average score

Overall
4.6
Ease of Use
4.7
Customer Service
4.3
Features
4.5
Value for Money
4.5

Reviews by company size (employees)

  • <50
  • 51-200
  • 201-1,000
  • >1,001
Muhammad Aamer
Muhammad Aamer
Ful Stack Developer in Saudi Arabia
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Anydesk is the awsome solution to remotely connect to devices(desktop, mobile)

3.0 last year

Comments: It is a great tool for me i use it to connect with my clients and remotely access there PCs to install scripts and software in there machines and teach them how to use it and also do some troubleshooting in there computers

Pros:

I like the fact that once i was got familiar with anydesk i then did not have to go anywhere else because i could use it for my mobile for laptop because it is available for mobiles too. and secondly like like all the basic and advance feature are there for example screen sharing, remote access, voice or chat etc etc

Cons:

The anydesk is very very slow sometimes yes i know that sometimes there is a bad signals but still it needs to be optimized more

Ivy
Network Engineer in US
Information Technology & Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

A good alternative for remote access and support

4.0 11 months ago

Comments: Overall I'm happy with Anydesk. It's fairly priced, and easy enough to use.

Pros:

Anydesk is easy to say and tell people how to get, and seems solidly built. It updates much more regularly than it used to. I feel like Anydesk 5 was out forever and now they're on 7 only a year or two later.

Cons:

Setup is non-traditional for permanent installation. It isn't clear to normal users how it works right off the bat to secure a system with a password.

Tyson
San Miali Electricians in Kenya
Building Materials, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

A Game-Changer for remote Access and Collaboration!

3.0 last year

Comments: Overall experience with AnyDesk has been fantastic! I appreciate it's speed, performance, and ease of use. It's a reliable tool for remote access and collaboration.

Pros:

I love the speed and performance of AnyDesk. it allows for smooth and seamless remote access, making it a top choice.

Cons:

According to my time of usage AnyDesk I think that they should consider to reduce the pricing.

Minn Htet
System Engineer in Japan
Information Technology & Services, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Excellent Remote Control Software for all users

5.0 3 months ago

Pros:

As a system engineer, I use any desk for my daily task operation. When I need to troubleshoot our customer's issues with remotely, I used anydesk. It is very useful and helpful, easy to use, light weight, Simple GUI, I can change anydesk user name and crate password. The most i like feature is I can control and monitor with my Phone and I don't need to install to use this software.

Cons:

No Cons, But sometimes, when I access and connect others anydesk Id, I wa faced that any desk software shows the waiting time seconds screen.

Ajay kumar
Full Stack Developer in India
Information Technology & Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Best screen accessing tool

5.0 11 months ago

Comments: I am really exited about told to AnyDesk it's available for free and paid version second main this you node need to install. These are the main reasons for using AnyDesk and compare to other Screen monitoring tool t's really very well and you can able to connect multiple device at same time this is main big advantage of the AnyDesk.

Pros:

AnyDesk is very easy to using no need to install the application in windows. Without my ID nobody's access my system. I can't to save my previous accesses system. One of the main feature is I can able to connect mobile to and Desktop and Desktop to Mobile. AnyDesk is available for both desktop and mobile.

Cons:

Some times I can't able to access some permissions. Other wise AnyDesk is very comfortable for use.

Mohammad
Mohammad
arma in Jordan
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

AnyDesk review from my experience

3.0 last year

Comments: My general experience using AnyDesk:- The program is good and has many features- Every organization needs it, no matter how big or small- It has some negatives and errors, but I believe in the next updates will be resolved.- I still use it today, and I will continue to use it because I don't see a competitor for it at the present time.

Pros:

The program facilitates work. I will give examples for clarification:- I have an employee in the company who has encountered a problem with his device. From where I am in a different department of the company, or maybe in another branch outside the country, I can access his device and solve the problem for him.- I want to transfer files from my old device to the new one, without having to upload it to websites or transfer it to an external hard drive. I use "Any Desk" and transfer the files.

Cons:

There are three negatives that bother me:Slow file transfer.- The program must detect viruses for fear of sending a virus through it and sticking it to another device.- The whiteboard is unnecessaryScreen sharing is slow motion (either from the internet or the software needs to be updated)

Vallo
support manager in Estonia
Information Technology & Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

more than 3 years of experience

4.0 last year

Comments: To provide IT support, these types of programs are vitally necessary, and if their use is made easy, then most of the necessary setup work can be done quickly and with high quality.

Pros:

having most of the functionality needed for remote management, possibility to use free version (for non-commercial use), convenient and easy user interface, sufficiently stable operation.

Cons:

from time to time, during the installation of the program, there are situations where, for unclear reasons, it is not possible to connect to the AnyDesk network. A slightly disturbing situation when you need to quickly install the AnyDesk program

Nanda
IT Officer in Indonesia
Fishery, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Anydesk is the Most Affordable Remote Desktop App for Small Teams

5.0 last year

Comments: Anydesk is the most affordable, yet clean and easy to use. I cannot describe how I like it by all its features.

Pros:

Great feature is file sharing and request for elevation access.

Cons:

Nope, overall I like all the features. All have their own important role.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

AnyDesk Highly Recommended

5.0 last year

Comments: Easy to use, Speed fast, Secure, Wide range of devicescompatibility.

Pros:

Easy to use, not impact on Workstation or Laptop performance.

Cons:

No problem, on the contrary Anydesk have feature not found in his competitors.

Beatrice
Beatrice
Financial Analyst in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Financial Services Software, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Convenient Remote Access Tool

5.0 last year

Comments: AnyDesk is a convenient tool we use with my team for technical support. If anyone is unable to perform a task, they can get help remotely using AnyDesk. It does not require complicated installation or set up, which can confuse a beginner. Once you install and share your unique ID with the person on the other end, the process grants them full control of your computer for technical support.

Pros:

I like how fast AnyDesk connects with another device remotely when you share the access code and have a stable internet connection. It gives someone who is miles away the ability to control your device and guide you on how to perform a task within the shortest time. It has a clean interface and it is easy to use even for beginners.

Cons:

The blinking cursor is sometimes unresponsive. The connection seems to drop suddenly without warning. I suspect it could be an internet connection problem on either end but this could be frustrating when you have an urgent project and need technical guidance from a person in a different geographical setting.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Is AnyDesk good

5.0 6 months ago

Comments: My overall experience with AnyDesk has been positive due to its fast and reliable remote access capabilities. The user interface is intuitive, making it easy to connect to and control remote devices. It provides robust security features, ensuring safe connections. However, occasional connectivity issues can disrupt the workflow.

Pros:

What I liked most about AnyDesk is its fast and smooth remote connection, making it easy to work from anywhere. Its user-friendly interface and cross-platform compatibility enhance accessibility. The security features, including encryption, provide peace of mind. Additionally, the low latency ensures real-time collaboration without significant delays.

Cons:

The least liked aspect of AnyDesk is its occasionally unstable connection, which can result in lag and disruptions.

arya
logo design in India
Design, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

This is very good, I have been doing it for 2 years so it is very good for me.

5.0 8 months ago

Comments: Whatever experience I have about it is very good till now, like file sharing software, app transfer data, anything, everything is fine for me till now.

Pros:

I like its file sharing feature because no matter how big the file is, it gets shared easily.

Cons:

There is nothing in it that is useless. Whatever I have done to it is good for me.

George
Manager in UK
Human Resources, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

AnyDesk on any PC

5.0 6 months ago

Comments: Since someone offered me support with AnyDesk i knew i had to keep this software and use it myself. An important security feature that is essential for all software like this is getting the full control when moving the mouse.

Pros:

I am using AnyDesk to help my colleagues but receiving support as well. Coming from other remote desktop software I can say AnyDesk is lightweight and much faster than others.

Cons:

No cons for this tiny software, everything worked perfect until now.

Ankit
Ankit
Designer in India
Verified LinkedIn User
Graphic Design Software, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Better than its competitors for personal use.

5.0 last year

Comments: Overall my experience with AnyDesk has been positive so far and looking forward to use the same application for a while. It has catered all my needs so far and I have high hopes for the same from this application. Despite having some cons, it is easily one of the best application when comes to Remote Desktop Software applications.

Pros:

The ability to access my desktop from anywhere around the world via AnyDesk on my laptop comes in handy. AnyDesk also provides security features like encryption, authentication, and access controls to protect my remote desktop sessions which is one of the things I mostly like about it. Even the User interface is very neat and friendly plus when I first installed the application on my PC, it was very easy to set it up without any instructions or anything.

Cons:

I think this would be that its not free for commercial use like I generally have to use it for my own self but if in future I want to use it commercially maybe I'll have to look for other free tools or compare them with AnyDesk to see which one is cheaper and offers most amazing features in budget price segment. Other than that AnyDesk should also ensure authentication as some scammers from Bangalore use it to rob genuine people from abroad . The company should ban such accounts and monitor its authentic use.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Best Remote Tool

5.0 9 months ago

Comments: Time-consuming, Fast, secure, and easy-to-use best remote tool.

Pros:

Easy to access and not getting any impact on Laptop/System/Workstation/Server performance.

Cons:

Till date, nothing to dislike but the audio call feature should be available.

Dan
ICT Support Technician in US
Information Technology & Services, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

A straightforward and remarkable Remote Desktop Software.

5.0 6 months ago

Pros:

I like how AnyDesk ensure fast files transfer.Again,it offers remote support to our clients.It is simple and fast to access and control remote devices with AnyDesk.

Cons:

I'm yet to encounter anything that is challenging with AnyDesk as it suits best my needs.

Edwin
CTO in Dominican Republic
Computer Networking, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Anydesk has it all

5.0 last year

Comments: I work 95% remote so anydesk has added great value to my Windows users.

Pros:

Anydesk is a powerhouse of features. They really know about remote support, because this app is built with everything one need to support remote clients/servers. I really enjoy the simplicity and efficacy of it. Not like others that shows terrible perfomance.

Cons:

Nothing I can say here. Only thing that bothers me is that the linux version time to time one has to restart the whole system because anydesk never connects to its server and all clients appears offline.

Govindarajan
Sales in India
Food & Beverages, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

best return on investment

5.0 last year

Comments: Generally speaking, AnyDesk is very much viewed as a dependable and productive distant work area programming arrangement. It is applauded for its quick and responsive presentation.

Pros:

Smart thing one can use to share the workspace screen basically with any common man. by and large its a respectable thing to use in the master environment for the delegates, one should ceaselessly truly prefer to use AnyDesk

Cons:

Data might get lost sometimes when there is voice over happens

Aditi
Technical Consultant in India
Information Technology & Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Make Connection Remotely And Provide Support With Anydesk

5.0 last year

Comments: I have been using this application for years. The ability to access several sessions was my favorite feature. It resolves issues with screen sharing, remote desktop connectivity, and remote keyboard and mouse control for laptops and desktop computers.

Pros:

We can easily provide assistance because we have remote access to our clients' computers. The application is extremely lightweight and establishes a connection between two devices quickly. Because I adore its customer service and practical features, I use it a lot.

Cons:

It requires a lot of effort to configure due to its complicated security settings. We have to restart the session if the opponent system locks up and the session automatically disconnects.

Kanika
Kanika
Customer Support Associate in India
Verified LinkedIn User
Retail, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

Honest Review

5.0 11 months ago

Pros:

It is a remote desktop software that allows users like me to access and control a computer from another device. It's known for its fast connection, ease of use, and cross-platform compatibility. I often appreciate its smooth performance and features like file transfer and remote printing.

Cons:

I have not experienced it first hand but some of my contacts have reported concerns about potential security risks associated with remote desktop software. It's crucial to use such tools responsibly and ensure that you follow best practices for securing remote connections to protect your privacy and data. Always use strong passwords and keep the software updated to the latest version to benefit from security improvements.

Arunima
Developer in India
Information Technology & Services, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

AnyDesk Review

3.0 4 months ago

Comments: It was worth it and highly recommendable.

Pros:

Its features and functionalities and I am satisfied with it.

Cons:

Screen Sharing functionalities and features.

Diwakar Dixit
IT Manager in UK
Information Technology & Services, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Remote desk tool you need for sure

5.0 8 months ago

Pros:

I use Anydesk to build firewall for remote offices and i love its features. Lets talk about security, when you install Anydesk, you have to authorize remote person to access your PC. It was wakeup LAN feature too. It has built in file transfer feature which will help you to trasnfer any files between remote and loca PC also chat facility to talk to your colleagues. Good thing is it uses port 80 and 443 for the client to connect to remote PC which is standard port and hence nothing to worry about firewall rules.

Cons:

Only issue i have found with Anydesk is sometimes unattended access stops working and we may have to restart to make it work.

Gino
Gino
Audit Staff in United Arab Emirates
Verified LinkedIn User
Construction, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

My partner in monitoring reports outside my office

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: We mostly use this as introduction for new hired employees or newly transferred employees so there are some data and templates that need to teach them but we are not available to go in different location every time. So by using Anydesk it helps us to be time efficient and cost efficient we really do not go from there to there just to teach these datas and templates on them so we simply access there desktop remotely and they can watch us how we use and how we do this datas and templates .

Pros:

In my job which monitoring other warehouses inventory, I usually used this to access different desktop on others, sometimes when I need to teach them how to use certain datas or templates I use this to help other employees to watch and to see the actual practices I used in using datas or templates. So Anydesk is become my bridge to connect to other employees when it comes to teaching and briefing datas and templates.

Cons:

sometimes I encountered lagging part, sometimes my cursor is late in perspective of other computer, but maybe this will be improve of course.

Alina de Lourdes
DIRECTOR in Ecuador
Nonprofit Organization Management, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

IMMEDIATE SOLUTIONS

5.0 9 months ago

Comments: Very good. It allows me to request internal company problems and solve problems for my clients.

Pros:

The ease of installation and that it is widely used by related companies, which makes work easier

Cons:

So far I don't dislike anything. Any desk has given me solutions, not problems

Nuvvula
product speciallist in India
Information Technology & Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

An Amazing product ---* AnyDesk*

5.0 last year

Comments: I enjoyed a lot on using the application. it helps my work to be done more faster and easier. at the time of meetings it will help me a lot by accessing on my mobile and also in the screen sharing while explaining the topic to my team. the tools also helps me to do my work more efficiently by doing corrections if any.

Pros:

AnyDesk having many feature but the screensharing, real time chart, multiple devices login and mobile access I like the most. for any organization it suits and helps the employees to go forward in their work faster and easier.

Cons:

I don't have any but just improve in the security behalf of that its an amazing product.