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AnyDesk vs Chrome Remote Desktop Comparison (2026)

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AnyDesk

Chrome Remote Desktop

Overview

AnyDesk is a remote desktop software accessible on all platforms, including Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. AnyDesk allows users to connect to computers remotely anywhere, anytime, and facilitates desktop sharing, remote support, and web presentation.

Chrome Remote Desktop is a remote support and access solution that utilizes Google's secure infrastructure to connect to any remote device such as phone, computer, or tablet.

Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

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Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

view more detailsview details

Video & Screenshots

No videos yet

Pricing

Starting from

22.9

Per month

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

Free

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.6

1.8K

1.2K

455

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

87%

would recommend this app

4.5

107

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

82%

would recommend this app

Pros

“Seamless and uninterrupted screen sharing along with remote control capabilities, even when operating on lower bandwidth or slower internet connections.”

Ahammad M.

RESERVATION STAFF

“The high frame rates provide a seamless, near-zero latency experience that feels as fluid as working directly on the machine.”

Marquita V.

SALE MANAGER

“For longer remote sessions, the experience can depend quite a bit on the network connection, particularly when working with a screen that requires frequent interaction.”

Rashad G.

Geomechanicist

Pros

“It helps me to be able to log in to the work computer to pull reports, troubleshoot and train those struggling with something in the office.”

Michelle D.

Admin, Marketing, Webmaster, Bookkeeper, Other

“The user interface is very simple, and the learning curve is almost nonexistent, making it accessible even for beginners.”

Brooks L.

Education and Learning Administrator

“Chrome Remote Desktop is an amazing application designed by Google that allows users to access another device that is connected to the internet. ”

Parker W.

Teacher

Cons

“It's an amazing software but maybe a few issues is that sometimes I found it lagging a bit, could be my WiFi of course but it happens that I have to close and re open the program to let it work properly.”

Chiara L.

Law

“I have been using the anydesk paid services for last two years and this time i could not make the payment due to errros in their payment processing page.”

Shivaputra C.

CTO

“The security prompts can be confusing for people who aren’t used to remote‑access tools, and occasionally the app asks for permissions in a way that feels repetitive or annoying.”

Parker W.

Teacher

Cons

“I use a lot of CRM tools like different motive, DAT, and realtime monitoring sites for my work and it crashes quiet a bit too often for my liking which is an inconvenience”