AnyDesk alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave AnyDesk: free sessions time out and need restarting, and many useful management features sit in higher tiers. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces AnyDesk, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. TeamViewer currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best AnyDesk alternative for most people
TeamViewerThe more established option with more add-ons, if broader IT features matter more than price.
Best AnyDesk alternative for a free option
RustDeskOpen-source with a similar ID-based workflow, and you can run the relay server yourself.
Best AnyDesk alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
SplashtopComparable speed with straightforward annual pricing for individuals and teams.
Best AnyDesk alternative for open source
RustDeskOpen-source with a similar ID-based workflow, and you can run the relay server yourself.
Best AnyDesk alternative for self-hosting
RustDeskOpen-source with a similar ID-based workflow, and you can run the relay server yourself.
Best AnyDesk alternative for Mac
SupremoAnother light, install-free client with low prices and free non-professional use.
Best AnyDesk alternative for Windows
HelpWireFree remote support that allows commercial use, for small shops that only need the basics.
Best AnyDesk alternative for Linux
TeamViewerThe more established option with more add-ons, if broader IT features matter more than price.
Best AnyDesk alternative for iPhone and Android
TeamViewerThe more established option with more add-ons, if broader IT features matter more than price.
Best AnyDesk alternative for working in the browser
TeamViewerThe more established option with more add-ons, if broader IT features matter more than price.
AnyDesk alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to AnyDesk?
TeamViewer ranks first right now. The more established option with more add-ons, if broader IT features matter more than price. RustDesk and Splashtop follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to AnyDesk?
Yes. TeamViewer (free plan + paid), RustDesk (open source), Splashtop (free plan + paid) and Supremo (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to AnyDesk?
Yes: RustDesk. RustDesk can also be self-hosted.
Which AnyDesk alternatives work on Linux?
TeamViewer, RustDesk, Splashtop and HelpWire run on Linux.
Why do people switch from AnyDesk?
The complaints we hear most: free sessions time out and need restarting; many useful management features sit in higher tiers; widely abused by tech-support scammers, so some firms block it.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces AnyDesk, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.