AnyDesk

What AnyDesk is

AnyDesk is remote desktop software from a maker founded in 2014 and based in Stuttgart, Germany. It supports remote access through Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, ChromeOS, and web browsers, with both app and browser access available. Its listed capabilities include file transfer and session recording, and mobile apps are available for Android and iOS.

AnyDesk uses a freemium pricing model and has a free plan. Its named plans are Solo, Standard, Advanced, and Ultimate. Solo has one licensed user, three registered devices, 100 managed devices, and one connection. Standard allows one connection, up to 20 users, and 500 managed devices. Advanced allows two connections, up to 100 users, and 1,000 managed devices. Ultimate has five licensed users and 2,000 managed devices. These plan details give buyers concrete user, connection, and managed-device allowances to consider when choosing an option.

Who it suits

AnyDesk suits people who need remote desktop access across desktop, mobile, and browser platforms. Its file transfer, session recording, and mobile apps may be useful to users managing remote sessions across different device types.

Limits

Solo includes one licensed user, three registered devices, 100 managed devices, and one connection. Standard allows one connection and up to 20 users; Advanced allows two connections and up to 100 users; Ultimate has five licensed users.

Getting started

1. Visit the AnyDesk remote desktop website
2. Choose the web browser or a supported app platform
3. Select the free plan or review the Solo, Standard, Advanced, and Ultimate plans

Verdict

Choose AnyDesk if you need remote desktop access across a mix of operating systems and value file transfer or session recording. Look elsewhere if you need a plan with a listed price, since none of the named plan prices are provided here.