AnyDesk vs. Cisco Webex Support (discontinued) vs. ScreenConnect

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
AnyDesk
Score 8.4 out of 10
N/A
AnyDesk Software in Stuttgart offers their eponymous remote desktop software, designed to provide resilient remote access even with poor network access.
$274.80
per year 1 licensed user with 3 login devices
Cisco Webex Support
Score 7.7 out of 10
N/A
Cisco Webex Support was a remote access and support tool that has been discontinued and is no longer available.N/A
ScreenConnect
Score 8.3 out of 10
N/A
ConnectWise ScreenConnect is a remote support, access, and meeting solution. With it, users can utilize remote support and access to repair computers, provide updates, and manage machines. Users can also conduct online seminars and presentations using remote meetings.
$39
per month
Pricing
AnyDeskCisco Webex Support (discontinued)ScreenConnect
Editions & Modules
Solo
$22.90
per month (billed annually) 1 licensed user with 3 login devices
Standard
$35.90
per month (billed annually) 20 licensed users in a team
Advanced
$79.90
per month (billed annually) 100 licensed users in a team
Enterprise
Custom
per year billed annually
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One
$39
per month
Standard
$59
per month
Premium
$69
per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
AnyDeskCisco Webex SupportScreenConnect
Free Trial
YesNoYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesNoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsAnyDesk is free for personal use and offers a limited set of features and support. Professional users need a license. Only the initiator of a session needs a license, participants are free.
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Community Pulse
AnyDeskCisco Webex Support (discontinued)ScreenConnect
Considered Multiple Products
AnyDesk
Chose AnyDesk
The free version of TeamViewer is unstable; the remote connection is frequently lost. Anydesk's remote connection is much more reliable and consistent. Even so, I prefer AnyDesk over other software because it's a lot easier to install and runs very well. Aside from that, its …
Cisco Webex Support

No answer on this topic

ScreenConnect
Chose ScreenConnect
I used AnyDesk when i was in my previous company. I dont know much about AnyDesk, but it was almost similar to this. Most of the features that are there in ScreenConnect are also there in AnyDesk.
Chose ScreenConnect
We prefer ScreenConnect as it is much better for an MSP with thousands of client machines, the other options don't provide an easy way of accessing a machine quickly enough. We have also had an issue with the other software's reliability to connect. ScreenConnect's integration …
Chose ScreenConnect
Its lightweight and it is slightly cheaper than TeamViewer at least at the time of buying ScreenConnect. But we are exploring any desk and splash top again.
Chose ScreenConnect
For cost and management capabilities, I found ScreenConnect to be the best option. Some of the other services offered easier connection opportunities for my clients, but overall, I liked the tools and price point of ScreenConnect.
Chose ScreenConnect
I think ConnectWise ScreenConnect is by far the superior product to all of these. It is way ahead and does do not even come close. It has way more options and features and is much easier to use and manage.
Chose ScreenConnect
I have worked at a few companies and have used multiple remote screen share applications. These applications are just the ones I have experience with.

In terms of cost, with the exception of TeamViewer, ConnectWise Control stands easily above the others. However, ConnectWise …
Chose ScreenConnect
It is the best solution hands down. Having no monthly fees and self hosted is why we chose this product.
Chose ScreenConnect
Ease of use for both the customer and the technician made ConnectWise Control an easy choice. The added functionality that wasn't available in the other options was just the icing on the cake.
Chose ScreenConnect
WebEx is where we experienced many of the issues described previously, trouble connecting, longer loading times, etc. Join.me was our go-to alternative but since switching to ConnectWise we have not needed an alternative and it helps our image look much more professional.
Chose ScreenConnect
- TeamViewer license validates its current version only. Causes difficulties while supporting multiple customers on different versions.
- Bomgar Remote Support is quite expensive and less flexible in regards of setup and usage by different teams and freelancers
Chose ScreenConnect
We have reviewed 14 different remote platforms, of those the ones we have purchased in the past include Bomgar, TeamViewer, and WebEx. Due to limitations in ScreenConnect and inability to connect with some of our customers, we are forced to maintain backup accounts with TeamView…
Features
AnyDeskCisco Webex Support (discontinued)ScreenConnect
Remote Administration
Comparison of Remote Administration features of Product A and Product B
AnyDesk
8.6
62 Ratings
8% above category average
Cisco Webex Support (discontinued)
6.8
9 Ratings
15% below category average
ScreenConnect
8.2
626 Ratings
4% above category average
Screen sharing9.460 Ratings8.99 Ratings9.9596 Ratings
File transfer9.161 Ratings8.99 Ratings8.6569 Ratings
Instant message8.754 Ratings7.17 Ratings8.2501 Ratings
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication9.217 Ratings9.05 Ratings7.074 Ratings
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers7.043 Ratings6.05 Ratings6.5311 Ratings
Over-the-Internet remote session8.958 Ratings8.99 Ratings10.0602 Ratings
Initiate remote control from mobile8.350 Ratings1.36 Ratings7.2389 Ratings
Remote management of servers & workstations8.847 Ratings2.05 Ratings9.1517 Ratings
Remote Active Directory® management8.538 Ratings7.95 Ratings8.9172 Ratings
Centralized management dashboard8.546 Ratings8.87 Ratings7.9479 Ratings
Session record8.852 Ratings8.67 Ratings7.9316 Ratings
Annotations7.644 Ratings7.07 Ratings7.7266 Ratings
Monitoring and Alerts8.432 Ratings8.95 Ratings8.7188 Ratings
Multi-platform remote control8.953 Ratings1.57 Ratings8.0399 Ratings
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Medium-sized Companies
Remote Desktop Manager
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Score 9.5 out of 10
Enterprises
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User Ratings
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Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(50 ratings)
9.7
(11 ratings)
8.9
(626 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.8
(5 ratings)
9.1
(3 ratings)
10.0
(40 ratings)
Usability
9.1
(31 ratings)
7.0
(1 ratings)
8.9
(55 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(5 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(9 ratings)
Support Rating
8.5
(14 ratings)
1.0
(3 ratings)
8.2
(63 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
7.5
(24 ratings)
Implementation Rating
9.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(20 ratings)
Configurability
8.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(5 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(16 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(4 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
5.0
(4 ratings)
User Testimonials
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Likelihood to Recommend
AnyDesk Software
Quick connection with pre-set clients, where you can connect with or without a password, and even turn on your computer if you have it configured that way. When connecting to multiple devices, managing several windows can be confusing when, in my opinion, it could be better managed by tabs with the connections listed sequentially for visual identification.
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Cisco
We use WebEx Support Center in the IT department to support users as well as work with vendors remotely. This applies to physical desktops, laptops, and Virtual Desktops. We have around 200 employees. Most employees work in one of our offices, but we do have at least 5-10 users who are more frequently remote than they are in the office. It helps us remotely access machines we wouldn't otherwise have access to, due to lack of physical access. It's excellent for troubleshooting access problems from users' personal machines, as well.
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ConnectWise
We often need to create an ad-hoc session with a device that is not under our management. We find ourselves doing this more than ever in the COVID world. Many people are working from home on personal machines with their employer, our client's permission and we are facilitating more support for these personal machines. Connectwise Control [(formerly ScreenConnect)] gives us a robust resource to control the device, navigate anywhere we need, execute various commands, and engage in an on-screen chat with the client. The session is very simple to create and very user-friendly to initiate. We do not recommend it for Android, Apple, or Chromebook applications. There is little to no support for these platforms.
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Pros
AnyDesk Software
  • It allows you to troubleshoot and fix system issues remotely
  • It enables you to give online training and presentations to your team and record it for future use.
  • It enhances you remote support experience with advanced tools
  • It offers affordable remote support solution
  • It offers higher availability
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Cisco
  • Simple Remote Access - WebEx Support Center works with either a permanent install or temporary executable, so you don't have to worry about users being particularly comfortable or knowledgeable about software installation. It also doesn't matter if the user is on an account without admin rights, you can still connect and see what's going on using the temporary executable.
  • Robust Access Options - You can take see the user's screen, take control of their screen, send files, and retrieve files. It's a great tool for troubleshooting issues that users might be experiencing and doesn't depend on them being able to find the files that you need to properly troubleshoot their issues.
  • Great performance - Even when users don't have a particularly great internet connection, you can still typically get good results and help them quickly. You're not going to do it over dial-up (if that even still exists for anyone), but it works acceptably well even over very modest DSL or satellite internet connections.
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ConnectWise
  • The interface is easy to use and makes sense. It's easy to understand how to organize a large number of machines involving multiple clients. But, it's also applicable for smaller set of machines too.
  • The connection speed is very quick. I've used solutions in the past that take a variable amount of time to connect, or they just take a long time every time. Control is quick every time. It doesn't get in the way of being able to support the machines on the other end.
  • The connections are reliable. I haven't experienced random disconnects throughout hundreds of instances. It was a breath of fresh air coming from the previous solution we used. I consider Control a gold standard for what a great remote connection solution can be.
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Cons
AnyDesk Software
  • we should be able to connect from windows to iphone or ipad, it is now possible to connect to ipad or iphone. AnyDesk can work on this.
  • the field where we enter remote address should be more visible. New user cannot find where to enter the remote address that takes some time to connect. AnyDesk should change the placement of it.
  • If we can change the colour theme of the UI that will be an addon thing. when you daily use AnyDesk you get bored of the same UI.
  • Just like a Xmax UI. Any desk should constantly change somethings which makes the UI visually appealing.
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Cisco
  • During initial setups it can be a little confusing.
  • The look and feel is a little rigid. It feels like it is in need of a smoother UI update.
  • When a new user is introduced to webex and they are asked to share their desktop, it maybe a little difficult for the user to navigate to the correct buttons.
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ConnectWise
  • I'd like to see the ability to selectively log off the remote machine via a button on the toolbar. Currently it's a setting to always lock on disconnect, or never lock on disconnect, requiring the tech to manually lock the machine if called for at the end of a session. Its a small time save that would add up!
  • The chat feature could be expanded to be a lot more useful. Allowing clients to start conversations, and have conversations ping an email address if no one is monitoring the dashboard would be extremely valuable.
  • Some clarity on licensing when providing host-passes to guest technicians would be a boon, especially for one-off support sessions with vendors.
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Likelihood to Renew
AnyDesk Software
This is the best remote access tool to any pc/laptop/desktop. We can make sure that we are 24/7 monitored, connected and if any technical problem arises, there can be a solution remotely with the help of AnyDesk. As AnyDesk has a remote access tool, it is easy to show clients how to do simple technical tasks on their remote pc/laptop just by loggin in from abroad
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Cisco
The Enterprise package we purchased (Event Center, Remote Support, Meeting Center, and Training Center) for 100 users is the same annual price as GoToMeeting for 25 users. We will renew as it is a package deal. If it were just WebEx Remote Support, we would not renew at all.
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ConnectWise
I would recommend this product for both internal remote control of end user workstations and remote access to other clients over the internet. It provides a secure and feature rich product that allows me to complete any necessary tasks without ever leaving the office. I will continue to renew as I'm eager to see what they do next. I would however wish the cloud service had a better API to work in conjunction with team collaboration or chat services to make it easier to connect with end users who use multiple workstations. (Slack or Stride provide this functionality)
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Usability
AnyDesk Software
I would like to rate it 9 out of 10 stars because the software has significantly simplified the interaction process for us. Additionally, knowledge sharing and team support can be accomplished in just a few seconds through video conferencing and screen sharing. The physical movement of manpower has been minimised after installing this software in our business.
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Cisco
Honestly, there are people available. But none of them will help you with your issues. They just keep assigning new service engineers who are often clueless.
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ConnectWise
On the whole SC is a very powerful tool that is a vital part of the IT service arsenal. On-site visits are an "emergency" only type of scenario. Just "showing your face" is not winning any browny points for me. If my client sees my face, it's usually just to upgrade hardware or to deal other aspects of business. SC provides me and my client the bulk of the info I need to get projects done.
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Reliability and Availability
AnyDesk Software
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Cisco
No answers on this topic
ConnectWise
In my 5 years of using the product, I am only aware of one time when the service was down and is was due to a backbone outage upstream.
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Performance
AnyDesk Software
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Cisco
No answers on this topic
ConnectWise
It performs well. It also has full control over windows security and does not get hung up like GoToMeeting when trying to install remote software at the prompt to install as admin / override. I have used TeamViewer, WebEx, LogMeIn and GoToMeeting. This is by far the best at spontaneous, remote control. It is also very easy to get a novice user connected to the session.
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Support Rating
AnyDesk Software
I didn't have any technical problems and I didn't suffer from bugs or errors. Customer service has improved a lot and I no longer need to leave the office to go to the user's computer. With AnyDesk I install and remove programs, printers, scanners, settings in general. Screen sharing is excellent and without delays. Overall, I recommend and approve AnyDesk.
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Cisco
As a user of Cisco Webex Support, I have never had to contact Cisco for technical support as it is a very easy to use tool.
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ConnectWise
There have been two times when something has went wrong and I needed immediate assistance in order to be able to use Screenconnect to be able to help clients and response has not been immediate. The response time has been within 24 hours. Both times if there had been easier to navigate self help I would have been able to help myself. With better self help and a speedier response it would definitely be a 10 as they always respond and help. Just a little more difficult or slow than it should be at times
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Online Training
AnyDesk Software
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Cisco
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ConnectWise
I find ScreenConnect to be very simple and effective overall, with the main problem being that a number of my clients can't download the app due to existing firewalls and so on. Otherwise it does its job well, and I'm happy with it.
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Implementation Rating
AnyDesk Software
Its easy to implement
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Cisco
No answers on this topic
ConnectWise
ConnectWise has done everything they could to help us in any situation. Great support team and their new updates are always providing features that we need. Its a simple solution that works the way we need it to. Their legacy pricing model is still much better than their subscription based model however it is still fair pricing
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Alternatives Considered
AnyDesk Software
Getscreen.me connects remotely directly from your browser, it's very convenient - no need to explain to customers what and how to install. Also, it has a very user-friendly interface. They also have all the necessary features for remote access (file sharing, WoL, black screen, session recording) and are significantly cheaper.
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Cisco
I would say that Cisco Webex Support stacks up pretty evenly in capability, but in some regards (video clarity, toll-free access, etc.) they were even better. Where they did provide a better solution for toll-free access on audio bridges, their audio quality was worse for those that wanted to use VoIP for the audio conference bridge.
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ConnectWise
I have worked with Citrix, AnyDesk, LogMeIn, VNC Connect, and many others. I ultimately installed ConnectWise as a self-hosted solution, based on the incredible list of features and capabilities, and the pricing at the time. I continue to use the product as it is still one of the best solutions out there and is certainly capable of growing and expanding to meet the needs of my business.
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Scalability
AnyDesk Software
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Cisco
No answers on this topic
ConnectWise
I have used multiple remote desktop support software in the past (Bomgar, Team Viewer, Logmein and Join.me) and this is far the easiest of the bunch to use. It is very easy to create a session and easy to maintain remote desktops from their access view (where you install the software and can get in at any time) I highly recommend this product from ConnectWise!
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Return on Investment
AnyDesk Software
  • It helps us reduce in-person visits, saving time and money.
  • Being able to serve more than one client at a time is very profitable because, whereas before it was one agent per client in person, now that everything is online, productivity is multiplied
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Cisco
  • WebEx Support Center works pretty excellently for us as we are a small shop. We are experienced and have pretty good skill sets. WebEx Support Center is an excellent product for our use cases with our users and client to troubleshoot issues.
  • WebEx Support Center is more expensive than our previous product MXIE or Logmein. It has a more user-friendly UI, and overall performance is better and reliable.
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ConnectWise
  • Instead of waiting 30+ seconds to initiate sessions, they initiate and display a desktop in two or three seconds. The amount of frustration this avoids is immeasurable.
  • Once installed it doesn't need more handholding, i.e., having the remote enter a username/password. It is always just there.
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ScreenShots

ScreenConnect Screenshots

Screenshot of the guest page, where end-users enter a code to join a session with a technicianScreenshot of connecting from a Windows machine to a macOS machineScreenshot of the Extension Marketplace, where administrators can install and configure new features and integrationsScreenshot of the Access view of the Host page, where a technician can connect to unattended machinesScreenshot of the toolbox menu, which allows technicians to store and run executables, scripts, and other frequently-used filesScreenshot of the Host page, where a command can be run directly without connecting to the machine