Remote Desktop & Support Software

Compare TeamViewer, AnyDesk, RustDesk, Chrome Remote Desktop, ScreenConnect and Resolve for authorised remote access, support and managed deployment.

SoftwareRadarUpdated: 15 October 2026
Filter and sort 6 products
6 productsCompare features and plan options

TeamViewer Remote provides attended support and unattended access to computers and other supported devices. Its commercial subscriptions distinguish users, connection channels and managed-device allowances; these are different capacity measures. This profile covers the Remote product rather than assuming that the wider TeamViewer ONE, Tensor or remote-management portfolio is included. A support team should specify how many technicians work simultaneously and which device types they need to control. Learn more about TeamViewer Remote

Who should take a closer look?

IT teams choosing a commercial remote-support subscription against a defined technician and device estate

Capabilities to explore

  • Attended remote support
  • Unattended device access
  • Cross-platform remote connections
Paid commercial plans; personal free accessFree access is for personal, non-commercial use. Business trials are temporary; commercial remote access and support require the appropriate paid licence.

AnyDesk

Updated 2026-10-15

AnyDesk is remote-desktop software for interactive assistance, unattended access and remote work. Commercial plans separate licensed users, simultaneous connections and managed endpoints, so a large user allowance alone does not show how much support can happen at once. Cloud and on-premises deployment are distinct commercial choices. Review the retained plan against actual technician overlap, permissions and supported devices rather than treating a download as a business licence. Learn more about AnyDesk

Who should take a closer look?

Businesses that need remote control with explicit connection capacity and deployment choices

Capabilities to explore

  • Interactive remote sessions
  • Unattended access
  • File transfer
Paid commercial plans; personal free accessAnyDesk Free is personal and non-commercial only. Work-related device access and paid support require a commercial licence; a business trial is not a permanent free plan.

RustDesk

Updated 2026-10-15

RustDesk is an open-source remote-desktop client with self-hostable connection infrastructure. RustDesk Server OSS is the free community server; Server Pro is a commercial, proprietary server with additional administration and identity capabilities. Self-hosting gives the operating team responsibility for deployment, updates, network exposure and recovery. Select the server edition alongside the client rather than assuming every management feature belongs to the open-source package. Learn more about RustDesk

Who should take a closer look?

Technical teams prepared to operate remote-access infrastructure and choose between community and commercial management

Capabilities to explore

  • Remote-desktop client
  • Self-hosted ID and relay servers
  • Open-source community server
Free self-hosted community softwareThe client and RustDesk Server OSS are AGPL-licensed community software. Server Pro is a separate paid product; infrastructure and administration are not a hosted free service.

Chrome Remote Desktop is Google’s remote-access and screen-sharing service. It lets a user set up access to a computer or give temporary support through a sharing code, with a host component on the computer being accessed. A Google-based connection workflow is different from purchasing a managed technician platform. Before using it for organisational support, check the account policy, consent process and operating-system permissions needed for the actual machines. Learn more about Chrome Remote Desktop

Who should take a closer look?

Individuals and small teams needing a simple Google-based computer-access workflow

Capabilities to explore

  • Remote access to configured computers
  • Temporary support-code sharing
  • Browser-based connection workflow
Free remote-access serviceGoogle provides Chrome Remote Desktop without a separate paid subscription tier on the product page. A configured host, appropriate Google access and network connectivity are still needed.

ConnectWise ScreenConnect is remote-access and support software for technicians and service providers. Its support plans distinguish concurrent technician capacity, sessions and unattended-access agents. Features such as Backstage, recording and remote command-line access depend on the selected package. This profile concerns ScreenConnect itself; a ConnectWise relationship does not establish that every PSA, RMM or security service is included in the support subscription. Learn more about ConnectWise ScreenConnect

Who should take a closer look?

IT support organisations that want a technician-led remote-support tool with explicit concurrency rules

Capabilities to explore

  • Attended remote support
  • Unattended access agents
  • Remote file transfer
Paid remote-support plansThe current pricing page lists paid remote-support plans. A trial does not establish a permanent free commercial support entitlement.

LogMeIn Resolve, formerly GoTo Resolve, combines remote access and support with broader endpoint-management workflows. Its portfolio covers monitoring, ticketing, automation and mobile-device management, with capabilities varying by plan or add-on. A company buying occasional remote assistance has a different scope from an MSP managing customer fleets. Preserve the distinction between managed endpoints, agents and remote-support licences when preparing a quote. Learn more about LogMeIn Resolve

Who should take a closer look?

IT teams evaluating remote assistance together with endpoint-management responsibilities

Capabilities to explore

  • Unattended remote access
  • Remote support workflows
  • Endpoint monitoring
Limited free RMM and accessResolve Free is advertised with limited RMM and remote-access functionality for up to five devices. A full-plan trial is temporary; paid remote-support and management capabilities need separate review.

Compare remote desktop & support options

Read the buying decisions, plan boundaries and evidence behind a shortlist.

How to choose remote desktop & support software

A personal remote-access utility and a commercial support platform solve different operational needs. Define the user, device owner and support action before choosing a package. Free personal use does not establish a business entitlement, and self-hosting adds administration and infrastructure responsibilities.

Questions to ask before you buy

Put your shortlist to the test

Use devices and accounts you control with the owner’s authorisation. Check attended approval, permission reduction, session termination and removal of access. Review the supported systems, required logging and the licence for the actual support workload before deploying to other devices.

A useful next step

Use the software buying checklist →

Choose the same workflow, team size and required features when comparing your shortlist.

Frequently asked questions

Is there one best remote desktop & support tool?

Fit depends on your workflow, required capabilities, team size and budget. Compare the appropriate plan and test it with your own requirements.

How current is this research?

This category was last updated on 15 October 2026. Confirm current plan details before buying.