How to Choose an AnyDesk Alternative
AnyDesk delivers fast, low-latency remote access built on its own video codec with flat-rate annual licensing. But buyers look elsewhere for three main reasons: billing is annual-only with no true month-to-month option, concurrent-connection caps constrain busier support teams, and phone support is reserved for the Advanced tier and above. The right replacement depends on which of those pushed you to look.
If a broader add-on ecosystem matters most, TeamViewer extends further than AnyDesk's connection-speed focus. If a genuinely free plan matters more, Zoho Assist offers that for solo technicians.
If high-fidelity streaming for design or creative work matters, Splashtop's Performance tier covers that specifically. Decide whether your gap is billing flexibility, connection caps, or feature breadth, then compare rates.
AnyDesk Alternatives Compared
Every published price below was checked against each vendor's own pricing page. AnyDesk's own rate runs from about 22.90 EUR/month (Solo) to 79.90 EUR/month (Advanced), billed annually as a flat rate.
| Alternative | Best for | Starting price (verified 2026) | Pricing Model | Why teams switch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TeamViewer | Established remote access with a broad IT add-on ecosystem | Remote Access from $24.90/mo (annual) | None | Pricing requires real research since the vendor page lists license categories without exact numbers, and add-ons (asset management, endpoint protection) each cost extra |
| Zoho Assist | Cloud remote support with a genuinely free solo plan | Free for 1 technician; Standard from $10/technician/mo (annual) | Limited | HIPAA eligibility, rebranding, and mobile unattended access all require moving up to the Professional tier or above |
| Splashtop | Fast, secure device access with published per-user tiers | Solo from $6/user/mo | None | High-fidelity streaming (240 FPS, 4K, true color) and enterprise features like SSO and SIEM logging require moving up to the Performance or Enterprise tier |
| NinjaOne | RMM platform with remote access, patching, and monitoring built in | Published estimates cite about $1.50-$3.75 per endpoint/mo (volume-tiered) | Custom quote | NinjaOne does not publish pricing, selling instead through a partner channel to protect partner margins, so every real quote requires a sales conversation |
| RemotePC | Straightforward remote access at a low published starting price | Solo from $1.95/mo (annual) | None | Active Directory, SSO, and help desk support modules all require moving up to the pricier Team or Enterprise tier |
| AnyDesk (for reference) | Fast, low-latency remote access with flat-rate licensing | Solo from about 22.90 EUR/mo (annual, flat rate) | None | The baseline these alternatives compete with |
How We Scored These Alternatives
Match scores weigh four things: how well the tool covers what AnyDesk does well, strength where buyers say it falls short (annual-only billing, concurrent-connection caps, and gated phone support), value at typical IT-team sizes, and ease of use. A higher score means a closer fit for the widest range of IT support teams, not that it wins for every use case.
Sources
Pricing verified against each vendor pricing page or independent research: Splashtop pricing and RemotePC pricing. TeamViewer and Zoho Assist also publish or quote pricing; confirm current figures.
Related Comparisons
Comparing options across the same category? These guides use the same verified-pricing method:
- Best TeamViewer Alternatives
- Best NinjaOne Alternatives
- Best Splashtop Alternatives
- Best Zoho Assist Alternatives
- Best RemotePC Alternatives
- Best Chrome Remote Desktop Alternatives
Verified on 15 September 2026 by the SaaSRat editorial team. Pricing and contract terms change often; confirm current rates with the vendor before purchasing.
