AnyDesk
AnyDesk is a remote desktop application developed by AnyDesk Software GmbH that lets you access and control computers or devices from anywhere over the internet.
AnyDesk is a remote desktop application developed by AnyDesk Software GmbH that lets you access and control computers or devices from anywhere over the internet.
Key Features
- Remote control — Take full control of another computer's screen, keyboard, and mouse as if you were sitting in front of it
- File transfer — Send and receive files between the local and remote device
- Cross-platform — Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
- VPN functionality — Create a private network tunnel between two connected devices
- Remote printing — Print documents from a remote machine to your local printer
- Wake-on-LAN — Power on a remote device over the network
Common Use Cases
AnyDesk is widely used for IT support (helping clients troubleshoot remotely), working from home by accessing an office PC, and server administration. It runs either via AnyDesk's cloud infrastructure or can be self-hosted on your own servers with the On-Premises option for added data control.
Pricing
It is free for personal use and ad-free, with paid commercial licenses available for businesses.
Security Note
AnyDesk uses TLS 1.3 encryption for end-to-end privacy, and connections require explicit approval from the remote device. However, it has also been widely abused in tech support scams where bad actors trick users into granting remote access to their machines.
Given your IT/MSP background, AnyDesk is a popular alternative to tools like TeamViewer or ConnectWise Control for remote support sessions.
