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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    AnyDesk

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/AAnyDesk Software in Stuttgart offers their eponymous remote desktop software, designed to provide resilient remote access even with poor network access.

    $274.80

    per year 1 licensed user with 3 login devices

    ScreenConnect

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AConnectWise ScreenConnect is a remote support, access, and meeting solution. With it, users can utilize remote support and access to repair computers, provide updates, and manage machines. Users can also conduct online seminars and presentations using remote meetings.

    $39

    per month

    Pricing
    AnyDeskScreenConnect
    Editions & Modules
    Solo
    $22.90
    per month (billed annually) 1 licensed user with 3 login devices
    Standard
    $35.90
    per month (billed annually) 20 licensed users in a team
    Advanced
    $79.90
    per month (billed annually) 100 licensed users in a team
    Enterprise
    Custom
    per year billed annually
    One
    $39
    per month
    Standard
    $59
    per month
    Premium
    $69
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    AnyDeskScreenConnect
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsAnyDesk is free for personal use and offers a limited set of features and support. Professional users need a license. Only the initiator of a session needs a license, participants are free.—
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    Community Pulse
    AnyDeskScreenConnect
    Considered Both Products
    AnyDesk Software
    Chose AnyDesk
    The free version of TeamViewer is unstable; the remote connection is frequently lost. Anydesk's remote connection is much more reliable and consistent. Even so, I prefer AnyDesk over other software because it's a lot easier to install and runs very well. Aside from that, its …
    Incentivized
    ConnectWise
    Chose ScreenConnect
    I used AnyDesk when i was in my previous company. I dont know much about AnyDesk, but it was almost similar to this. Most of the features that are there in ScreenConnect are also there in AnyDesk.
    Incentivized
    Chose ScreenConnect
    To be honest it holds it's own against TeamViewer, Teams, Timbuktu, AnyDesk etc, but has nothing that makes it better or worse.
    Incentivized
    Chose ScreenConnect
    We prefer ScreenConnect as it is much better for an MSP with thousands of client machines, the other options don't provide an easy way of accessing a machine quickly enough. We have also had an issue with the other software's reliability to connect. ScreenConnect's integration …
    Incentivized
    Chose ScreenConnect
    Its lightweight and it is slightly cheaper than TeamViewer at least at the time of buying ScreenConnect. But we are exploring any desk and splash top again.
    Incentivized
    Chose ScreenConnect
    For cost and management capabilities, I found ScreenConnect to be the best option. Some of the other services offered easier connection opportunities for my clients, but overall, I liked the tools and price point of ScreenConnect.
    Incentivized
    Chose ScreenConnect
    I think ConnectWise ScreenConnect is by far the superior product to all of these. It is way ahead and does do not even come close. It has way more options and features and is much easier to use and manage.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    97%
    Would buy again
    37 Answers
    92%
    Would buy again
    22 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    36 Answers
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    23 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    38 Answers
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    23 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    25 Answers
    91%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    10 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    34 Answers
    95%
    Implementation went as expected
    18 Answers
    Features
    AnyDeskScreenConnect
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of AnyDesk and ScreenConnect
    Feature
    AnyDesk
    9.0
    30 Ratings
    10% above category average
    ScreenConnect
    7.0
    619 Ratings
    15% below category average
    Screen sharing9.728 Ratings10.0589 Ratings
    File transfer8.130 Ratings9.4562 Ratings
    Instant message8.126 Ratings6.2495 Ratings
    Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication9.217 Ratings7.074 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers9.424 Ratings4.5306 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session9.728 Ratings10.0595 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile8.727 Ratings7.9385 Ratings
    Remote management of servers & workstations10.024 Ratings9.0511 Ratings
    Remote Active Directory® management10.020 Ratings5.0168 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard7.525 Ratings7.2475 Ratings
    Session record9.125 Ratings5.6312 Ratings
    Annotations7.823 Ratings5.6262 Ratings
    Monitoring and Alerts8.623 Ratings5.6184 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control10.027 Ratings5.0394 Ratings
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    Medium-sized Companies
    Remote Desktop Manager
    Score9 out of 10
    Remote Desktop Manager
    Score9 out of 10
    Enterprises
    BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access
    Score8.9 out of 10
    BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access
    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    AnyDeskScreenConnect
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.4
    (30 ratings)
    9.0
    (619 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (40 ratings)
    Usability
    8.1
    (5 ratings)
    7.9
    (48 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (5 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (9 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.3
    (12 ratings)
    8.2
    (63 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.5
    (24 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (20 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (5 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (16 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (4 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (4 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    AnyDeskScreenConnect
    Likelihood to Recommend
    AnyDesk Software
    It is suited for every business. You can use it whether you are an individual, student, professional, or organization. You can simply download it, ask the user to share their ID, connect to their system, and support them remotely. You don't require any special skill or technical knowledge to use it.
    Incentivized
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    ConnectWise
    We often need to create an ad-hoc session with a device that is not under our management. We find ourselves doing this more than ever in the COVID world. Many people are working from home on personal machines with their employer, our client's permission and we are facilitating more support for these personal machines. Connectwise Control [(formerly ScreenConnect)] gives us a robust resource to control the device, navigate anywhere we need, execute various commands, and engage in an on-screen chat with the client. The session is very simple to create and very user-friendly to initiate. We do not recommend it for Android, Apple, or Chromebook applications. There is little to no support for these platforms.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    AnyDesk Software
    • Minimises the physical involvement of our trainers for training new technicians joining the company.
    • Building better relationships with our clients by assisting them with bookings and understanding services.
    • Also we use it to manage clients feedbacks and share information with each other.
    Incentivized
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    ConnectWise
    • The interface is easy to use and makes sense. It's easy to understand how to organize a large number of machines involving multiple clients. But, it's also applicable for smaller set of machines too.
    • The connection speed is very quick. I've used solutions in the past that take a variable amount of time to connect, or they just take a long time every time. Control is quick every time. It doesn't get in the way of being able to support the machines on the other end.
    • The connections are reliable. I haven't experienced random disconnects throughout hundreds of instances. It was a breath of fresh air coming from the previous solution we used. I consider Control a gold standard for what a great remote connection solution can be.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    AnyDesk Software
    • we should be able to connect from windows to iphone or ipad, it is now possible to connect to ipad or iphone. AnyDesk can work on this.
    • the field where we enter remote address should be more visible. New user cannot find where to enter the remote address that takes some time to connect. AnyDesk should change the placement of it.
    • If we can change the colour theme of the UI that will be an addon thing. when you daily use AnyDesk you get bored of the same UI.
    • Just like a Xmax UI. Any desk should constantly change somethings which makes the UI visually appealing.
    Incentivized
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    ConnectWise
    • I'd like to see the ability to selectively log off the remote machine via a button on the toolbar. Currently it's a setting to always lock on disconnect, or never lock on disconnect, requiring the tech to manually lock the machine if called for at the end of a session. Its a small time save that would add up!
    • The chat feature could be expanded to be a lot more useful. Allowing clients to start conversations, and have conversations ping an email address if no one is monitoring the dashboard would be extremely valuable.
    • Some clarity on licensing when providing host-passes to guest technicians would be a boon, especially for one-off support sessions with vendors.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    AnyDesk Software
    I don't have any reason to change
    Incentivized
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    ConnectWise
    I would recommend this product for both internal remote control of end user workstations and remote access to other clients over the internet. It provides a secure and feature rich product that allows me to complete any necessary tasks without ever leaving the office. I will continue to renew as I'm eager to see what they do next. I would however wish the cloud service had a better API to work in conjunction with team collaboration or chat services to make it easier to connect with end users who use multiple workstations. (Slack or Stride provide this functionality)
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    AnyDesk Software
    Considering the overall experience compared to other products, I find this to be very user-friendly, lighter to use, and accessible to individuals who are not familiar with computers. Data transfer is quicker and easier. There is no need to train people to use this. It can be done with a few instructions over the phone.
    Incentivized
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    ConnectWise
    On the whole SC is a very powerful tool that is a vital part of the IT service arsenal. On-site visits are an "emergency" only type of scenario. Just "showing your face" is not winning any browny points for me. If my client sees my face, it's usually just to upgrade hardware or to deal other aspects of business. SC provides me and my client the bulk of the info I need to get projects done.
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    AnyDesk Software
    No answers on this topic
    ConnectWise
    In my 5 years of using the product, I am only aware of one time when the service was down and is was due to a backbone outage upstream.
    Incentivized
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    Performance
    AnyDesk Software
    No answers on this topic
    ConnectWise
    It performs well. It also has full control over windows security and does not get hung up like GoToMeeting when trying to install remote software at the prompt to install as admin / override. I have used TeamViewer, WebEx, LogMeIn and GoToMeeting. This is by far the best at spontaneous, remote control. It is also very easy to get a novice user connected to the session.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    AnyDesk Software
    I didn't have any technical problems and I didn't suffer from bugs or errors. Customer service has improved a lot and I no longer need to leave the office to go to the user's computer. With AnyDesk I install and remove programs, printers, scanners, settings in general. Screen sharing is excellent and without delays. Overall, I recommend and approve AnyDesk.
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    ConnectWise
    There have been two times when something has went wrong and I needed immediate assistance in order to be able to use Screenconnect to be able to help clients and response has not been immediate. The response time has been within 24 hours. Both times if there had been easier to navigate self help I would have been able to help myself. With better self help and a speedier response it would definitely be a 10 as they always respond and help. Just a little more difficult or slow than it should be at times
    Incentivized
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    Online Training
    AnyDesk Software
    No answers on this topic
    ConnectWise
    I find ScreenConnect to be very simple and effective overall, with the main problem being that a number of my clients can't download the app due to existing firewalls and so on. Otherwise it does its job well, and I'm happy with it.
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    AnyDesk Software
    No answers on this topic
    ConnectWise
    ConnectWise has done everything they could to help us in any situation. Great support team and their new updates are always providing features that we need. Its a simple solution that works the way we need it to. Their legacy pricing model is still much better than their subscription based model however it is still fair pricing
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    AnyDesk Software
    Getscreen.me connects remotely directly from your browser, it's very convenient - no need to explain to customers what and how to install. Also, it has a very user-friendly interface. They also have all the necessary features for remote access (file sharing, WoL, black screen, session recording) and are significantly cheaper.
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    ConnectWise
    I have worked with Citrix, AnyDesk, LogMeIn, VNC Connect, and many others. I ultimately installed ConnectWise as a self-hosted solution, based on the incredible list of features and capabilities, and the pricing at the time. I continue to use the product as it is still one of the best solutions out there and is certainly capable of growing and expanding to meet the needs of my business.
    Incentivized
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    Scalability
    AnyDesk Software
    No answers on this topic
    ConnectWise
    I have used multiple remote desktop support software in the past (Bomgar, Team Viewer, Logmein and Join.me) and this is far the easiest of the bunch to use. It is very easy to create a session and easy to maintain remote desktops from their access view (where you install the software and can get in at any time) I highly recommend this product from ConnectWise!
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    Return on Investment
    AnyDesk Software
    • Time cost saving:
    • As it can help to solve issues remotely it saves much time and effort while working
    • Minimal requirement:
    • AnyDesk doesn't ask much setup or requirement that is beneficial and same time its easy to use also
    • Versatile:
    • AnyDesk is versatile used tool and same time user friendly also, it doesn't cost special training time or hard precautions for any user
    Incentivized
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    ConnectWise
    • Instead of waiting 30+ seconds to initiate sessions, they initiate and display a desktop in two or three seconds. The amount of frustration this avoids is immeasurable.
    • Once installed it doesn't need more handholding, i.e., having the remote enter a username/password. It is always just there.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    ScreenConnect Screenshots

    Screenshot of the guest page, where end-users enter a code to join a session with a technicianScreenshot of connecting from a Windows machine to a macOS machineScreenshot of the Extension Marketplace, where administrators can install and configure new features and integrationsScreenshot of the Access view of the Host page, where a technician can connect to unattended machinesScreenshot of the toolbox menu, which allows technicians to store and run executables, scripts, and other frequently-used filesScreenshot of the Host page, where a command can be run directly without connecting to the machine