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AnyDesk vs VMware Horizon Comparison (2026)

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AnyDesk

VMware Horizon

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.

Horizon is a desktop virtualization software designed to help businesses manage virtual desktops and published applications on digital workspaces. Administrators can secure the virtual infrastructure via role-based access control and single sign-on (SSO) capabilities.

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

Pricing

Starting from

22.9

Per month

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

3116

/user

One-time payment

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

4.4

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

86%

would recommend this app

Pros

“I love that I can run it as a portable .exe file (about 5MB) without a full installation, which is perfect for quick, one-off support sessions and it is cross-platforms.”

Olu E.

Compliance Manager

“Overall it is tool for small organizations to have remove desktop troubleshooting and provides support to technical team”

Sim K.

Admin

“We had to delete Anydesk from all the systems after a cybersecurity breach in 2024 and only use it as an absolutely last resort”

Yurii K.

Technical Support Specialist

Pros

“Overall, VMware Horizon offers several advantages for business and organizations, including remote work, centralized management, scalability, cost savings, and consistent user experience across different devices and platforms.”

Viveka P.

Associate

“It enables employees to securely access their desktops and applications from anywhere, using any device.”

Viveka P.

Associate

“I love the fact VMware horizon isn't too costly, that is, it's very affordable and most of all, it is very flexible in the sense that, users can access their virtual desktops and applications from anywhere”

Mbonjo R.

Network Engineer

Cons

“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

“Sometimes the connection can get a little laggy depending on the device or network, and a few features feel tucked away or not as clear as they could be.”

Parker W.

Teacher

“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

Cons

“Setting up and configuring the virtual desktop infrastructure environment can be complex, it might be challenging for organizations with limited IT resources.”

Viveka P.

Associate

“Performance can be downgraded sometimes and its difficult to track it too.”