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AnyDesktops vs UltraViewer
Both stand on remote support software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidLinuxWindows
AnyDesktops brings attended and unattended remote access together with host-controlled permissions and a device address book. Its free plan has no paid plan or checkout, while Linux hosting and Android distribution have the stated limitations.
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UltraViewer covers remote control, chat, file sharing, and multi-computer sessions on Windows. Choose between its free plan and annual paid plans, and note the portable ZIP’s unsupported status.
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| AnyDesktops | UltraViewer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Linux, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Lite UltraViewer: $3.99 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | anydesktops.com | ultraviewer.net |
| On remote support software | #6 of 49 | #27 of 49 |
AnyDesktops: what it does well
- Remote screen control uses keyboard and mouse
- Unattended access uses an enrolled device secret
- Hosts control viewing, clipboard, and file-transfer permissions
- File transfer and session recording are supported
What to know first
- Linux hosting requires an X11 session
- Android is available as an APK; Play Store listing is planned
- Support replies may be slow
UltraViewer: what it does well
- Chat and file sharing are available during sessions.
- Can control multiple computers simultaneously.
- Remote users can reclaim the mouse.
- Paid purchases include a 15-day money-back guarantee.
What to know first
- Available for Windows only.
- Portable ZIP has fewer features and is marked unsupported.
- Paid plans are billed annually.
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