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AnyDesk vs TeamViewer

Reviews Updated on:  December 6, 2022

Remote support software has always been a valuable tool—but in the age of remote work, it’s now integral to ensuring a business remains productive, secure, and ahead of the competition.

In the article below, we’ll be comparing two powerful and well-renowned remote access software options: TeamViewer and AnyDesk.

We’ll discuss their unique features, use cases, and answer some frequently asked questions — that way, readers have the insight they need to decide which tool is right for them.

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Overview

AnyDesk is a remote access software tool that launched in 2014, offering a wide array of useful applications (like cloud-based access and unattended access), and acts as a phenomenal solution for fast and fluid file transferring.

Additionally, AnyDesk is a very user-friendly software thanks to its hidden menu and tab-browsing experience.

Utilizing the screen-sharing tool is an equally simple process for local and remote connectivity from a mobile device—regardless of location.

AnyDesk also offers advanced file transferring features that allow a secure and fast 60FPS (frames per second) transmission via an internet or LAN connection.

AnyDesk’s opponent in this article is TeamViewer, a long-standing remote access tool beloved by large-scale enterprises across many industries.

TeamViewer actually has an even longer history than AnyDesk, as it was launched all the way back in 2005. It’s used that time wisely to continually enhance and adapt its product to the ever-changing times and needs of the modern workforce.

Reliable, and rich with features, TeamViewer provides a highly-secure remote access experience. Additionally, TeamViewer offers a plethora of audio, video, and text communication capabilities to suit an organization’s specific style.

Features

Anydesk

• • Remote server monitoring: With AnyDesk, users can monitor their workstations on a server and perform several functions on a local network. You will be able to troubleshoot, install applications, and transfer files. Like AnyDesk for Windows, AnyDesk for Ubuntu is compatible with remote server monitoring.
• • Widget-based user interface: AnyDesk’s user interface has been revamped in its latest update. It’s widget inspired, which makes it necessary and seamless to execute certain tasks like quick commands, file transfer, etc., in order to maintain the workflow.
• • Whitelist: You will get to whitelist (allowlist) selected devices and users so that they can freely access a specific system with no permission needed and still use the tool safely.
• • Mobile to PC control: Users can remotely access computer systems from their personal computers (PCs) and Android and iOS mobile devices using the AnyDesk application. On mobile devices, the AnyDesk app will allow users to do a variety of tasks like file transfer, printer and desktop access, restart, and so on. from a computer.
• • Language support: The platform supports multiple languages. This way, even users lacking fluency in English can use the tool easily.

TeamViewer

• • Text, video, and audio communication: You will get efficient tools to enable real-time communication between remote and local users. It helps the parties exchange data, insights, and reports during sessions.
• • Secure remote access: TeamViewer safe and secure tool and sharing a randomized, unique ID with others will help users access a remote system using a remote desktop. They won’t be able to access the system if the session is not authorized.
  
  TeamViewer’s latest versions, including versions 12,13, and 14 have AES encryption for added security.
• • Remote hardware access: Using TeamViewer, you can send commands to the system hardware. It will allow you to execute functions like remote printer access, use the cursor, and restart or shut down the system.
• • Multi-platform compatibility: TeamViewer works with popular operating systems (OSs) like macOS, Windows, Linux, and Android. Additionally, it offers cloud-based management solutions to help users use TeamViewer directly on their web browsers without installing the software.

Interface Comparison

Both remote assistance tools worked as advertised for us. They have a user-friendly interface that made it possible to locate all of their features. Image scaling was smooth with both apps and they provide easy connectivity for remote desktops and mobile devices.

Operating System Support

Either of these two tools is compatible with multiple operating systems. Another way to compare the TeamViewer and LogMeIn is by the number of operating systems that can be accessed remotely with the tool.

Pros And Cons

The pros and cons of AnyDesk and TeamViewer are outlined in the following tables. We think this will help you compare their features with SplashTop and TeamViewer and make the correct purchasing decision.

TeamViewer:

AnyDesk:

Pricing

AnyDesk

You will get to try AnyDesk free for 14 days in the Professional plan and experience the advanced features without paying anything.

AnyDesk offers three pricing plans as mentioned below.

Essentials: This plan is the most affordable one from AnyDesk which costs $9.90/month. It’s for 1 session and 1 device at a time. But if you want more features, go for higher plans.

Performance: It’s the most famous plan with more features. It costs $19.90/month and includes unlimited devices, but 1 session at a time.

Enterprise: It’s the most powerful plan where you will need to contact their sales team and get a quote for your exact requirements. It includes unlimited sessions and devices, which makes this plan completely focused on enterprises and bigger companies requiring lots of remote access and features.

With this plan, you will be able to do multiple sessions concurrently. Overall, there’s no significant upgrade feature-wise.

TeamViewer

TeamViewer offers simpler pricing plans. Its cheapest plan will cost you $34.90/ month. But if you choose to bill annually, it will cost you $418.80 per year.

Apart from this, TeamViewer offers many third-party integrations and add-ons.

You can also try it free for 14 days and determine whether it’s the right fit for your needs.

Here are the three plans they offer and each one of them includes tech support via a phone call.

Business License: This plan costs $34.90/month. If you bill annually, it costs $418.80. The plan is for 1 user where they can connect up to 3 devices and do 9 additional movements a year if they wish to exchange their device. A maximum of 200 managed devices are allowed.

Premium License: This plan will cost you $102.90 a month. If you bill annually, it costs $1,234.80. The license is best suitable for businesses requiring to grant access to multiple users since it’s capped at 50. This is a significant upgrade from the previous plan. Here, 15 meeting participants and up to 300 managed devices are allowed.

Corporate License: This license will cost you $206.90 a month. When billed annually, it will cost you $2,482.80. This plan is best suitable for teams needing to access a device remotely as a group or multiple devices simultaneously. It will include 200 users, a maximum of 500 managed devices, and 25 meeting participants.

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Conclusion

While many factors and features are worth considering when deciding between AnyDesk and TeamViewer, it’s most critical to assess a few key points we’ve outlined below. AnyDesk is fantastic for individual users needing quick navigation solutions, control over a remote desktop, remote server monitoring, and an interactive dashboard (etc.). Alternatively, TeamViewer supports the needs of individual users specifically requiring secure file transfer/sharing, communication modules, and cloud-based access.

FAQ

Which is better: AnyDesk or TeamViewer?

Both tools offer a user-friendly and fluid UI, as well as excellent performance. While AnyDesk provides built-in navigation and quick command options, TeamViewer boasts a variety of communication tools, making it the better choice for sharing smaller files.

Which is faster: AnyDesk or TeamViewer?

Both TeamViewer and AnyDesk sport fast and reliable performances based on the functions they were developed to execute. For example, AnyDesk makes remote server monitoring and remote desktop control navigation incredibly fast. Whereas TeamViewer offers fast performance when sharing files via cloud access.

Can AnyDesk work without the Internet?

AnyDesk is accessible offline. Simply download the software and install it on the machine. Users can then access it offline for remote communication and sharing.