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AnyDesk

A remote desktop application that provides platform-independent remote access to another computer's screen, allowing control and file transfer

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Low Latency
Free, Paid
Offers real-time responsiveness, making remote sessions feel almost like local interactions
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High Frame Rates
Free, Paid
Delivers smooth visuals even on low-bandwidth connections
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File Transfer
Free, Paid
Transfer files between connected devices without third-party tools
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Security
Free, Paid
Uses TLS 1.2 encryption and RSA 2048 key exchange for secure connections
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Access Control
Free, Paid
Define permissions for specific actions (view, control, file transfer) during sessions. Granular control prevents unauthorized actions and protects user privacy.
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Multi-Monitor Support
Free, Paid
establish multiple connections to the same device from different windows and switch between multiple screens by switching between different windows.
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Unattended Access
Free, Paid
Set up permanent access to remote computers without user intervention.
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Collaboration Tools
Free, Paid
Draw, highlight, and annotate during remote sessions
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Session Recording
Free, Paid
Record remote sessions for documentation or troubleshooting purposes
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Address Book
Free, Paid
Create a personalized list of frequently accessed devices
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Wake-on-LAN
Free, Paid
Wake up a remote computer from sleep mode
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Clipboard Sync
Free, Paid
Share clipboard content between local and remote devices
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Session Notes
Free, Paid
Add notes during sessions for future reference
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Remote Reboot
Paid
Restart a remote computer without physical access
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Customizable
Adjust settings like colour depth and resolution
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Session Time Limit
A maximum session duration of 60 mins for free version
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Performance Impact
Some users report that AnyDesk can slow down PC function
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Slow File Transfer for Large Files
Copying large files can take a considerable amount of time

Platform

Desktop
Mobile-Tablet
TV
Gadget

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System Requirements

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  • Windows XP (SP2+), 7, 8.1, 10, 11
  • Windows Server 2003 SP2 & newer
  • macOS 10.13 High Sierra & newer
  • Linux:
    • Ubuntu 18.04 & newer LTS releases
    • Debian 10 & newer
    • CentOS Linux 7
    • RHEL 7 and newer
    • OpenSUSE 42/15
    • Linux Mint (Cinnamon)
  • Raspberry Pi 2 & newer
  • Amazon Fire OS 4 & newer
  • ChromeOS Devices with the Google Play Store
  • Android 5 & newer
  • iOS:
    • iOS 11.0 and newer
    • iPadOS 13.0 and newer
    • tvOS 11.0 and newer
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A single-core processor

– Single-core systems let AnyDesk switch automatically to lower quality (16 bit per pixel) rendering mode in order to preserve system resources

A dual-core processor
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1 GB
2 GB
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  • Direct3D or at least DirectDraw capable graphics card
  • 32 MB or more VRAM
A hardware-acceleration-capable graphics card
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  • Switching AnyDesk to full-screen mode is recommended for maximum performance
  • AnyDesk benefits if an Aero desktop scheme (hardware compositing) is enabled in Windows
  • The Mirror Driver on Windows Server and Windows XP provides a substantial increase in capturing performance

Ratings

4.33
5

Gartner
4.4
5
based on 158 reviews
GetApp
4.6
5
based on 1700 reviews
TechRadar
4.0
5
based on professional's opinion

Developer

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Initial Release

2014-05-21

Repository

AnyDesk being a proprietary software, its source code is not publicly hosted.

License

Categories

Alternatives

Remote Administration

Desktop Sharing

Remote Support