AnyDesk vs. Zoom Events & Webinars

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
AnyDesk
Score 8.2 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.
$14.90
per year
Zoom Events & Webinars
Score 8.7 out of 10
N/A
Zoom Events and Webinars are part of Zoom’s event solutions that uses existing Zoom products to produce interactive and engaging virtual experiences. It combines Zoom Meetings, Chat, and Video Webinars in one solution that enables event organizers to produce ticketed, live events for internal or external audiences of any size.
$79
per month starting with 500 attendees
Pricing
AnyDeskZoom Events & Webinars
Editions & Modules
Solo
$14.90
per month billed annually
Standard
$29.90
per month billed annually
Advanced
$79.90
per month billed annually
Enterprise
Custom
per year billed annually
Zoom Webinars
starting at $79
per month starting with 500 attendees
Zoom Sessions
starting at $99
per month starting with 100 attendees
Zoom Events
starting at $149
per month starting with 100 attendees
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
AnyDeskZoom Events & Webinars
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level 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
AnyDeskZoom Events & Webinars
Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
AnyDeskZoom Events & Webinars
Remote Administration
Comparison of Remote Administration features of Product A and Product B
AnyDesk
8.7
38 Ratings
9% above category average
Zoom Events & Webinars
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Ratings
Screen sharing9.536 Ratings00 Ratings
File transfer8.938 Ratings00 Ratings
Instant message8.432 Ratings00 Ratings
Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication9.217 Ratings00 Ratings
Access to sleeping/powered-off computers7.728 Ratings00 Ratings
Over-the-Internet remote session9.035 Ratings00 Ratings
Initiate remote control from mobile8.433 Ratings00 Ratings
Remote management of servers & workstations9.129 Ratings00 Ratings
Remote Active Directory® management8.723 Ratings00 Ratings
Centralized management dashboard8.429 Ratings00 Ratings
Session record8.732 Ratings00 Ratings
Annotations7.727 Ratings00 Ratings
Monitoring and Alerts8.527 Ratings00 Ratings
Multi-platform remote control9.533 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Events Marketing
Comparison of Online Events Marketing features of Product A and Product B
AnyDesk
-
Ratings
Zoom Events & Webinars
9.0
31 Ratings
3% above category average
Branding options00 Ratings8.631 Ratings
Virtual Event
Comparison of Virtual Event features of Product A and Product B
AnyDesk
-
Ratings
Zoom Events & Webinars
8.5
4 Ratings
7% above category average
Registration, RSVP, and ticketing00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
Email marketing00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Livestreaming00 Ratings9.43 Ratings
Audience engagement00 Ratings7.84 Ratings
Event recording00 Ratings9.14 Ratings
Virtual booths00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Networking00 Ratings7.33 Ratings
Event analytics00 Ratings9.34 Ratings
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User Ratings
AnyDeskZoom Events & Webinars
Likelihood to Recommend
8.9
(38 ratings)
9.3
(71 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(1 ratings)
2.0
(3 ratings)
Usability
9.2
(13 ratings)
8.2
(10 ratings)
Support Rating
9.3
(12 ratings)
7.2
(7 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
AnyDeskZoom Events & Webinars
Likelihood to Recommend
AnyDesk Software
We were using Zoom for our meeting where we needed to access the screen but it was so difficult to in Zoom to kame them host and then ask them to share the screen (if the user is new it takes time) and them request access. It is very time-consuming. But using AnyDesk it makes it very easy and quick to share the screen and get access.
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Zoom
I had an issue with my calendar syncing to Zoom Workplace for a while, that was annoying, but it resolved itself someway. Maybe an update. The invite feature is week when in a call, my team never receives them, I manually always have to send a link. I also do not get Zoom call notifications so I am late to meetings often. Too much work to manually find that feature, wish it was a default setting like Teams. I prefer Zoom Workplace because I think it works faster, is smoother, and I prefer the video settings UI over other platforms. Everyone else makes it too complicated to change backgrounds or blur as necessary. The adjustment for low light is also a huge win.
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Pros
AnyDesk Software
  • Screen sharing, with AnyDesk address you can instantly connect with remote desk. very useful
  • Session recording, help us analyse meeting and get insights to improve demos and service
  • It can be used on mobile app as well, so if you are not near Laptop/PC, you can share screen on mobile
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Zoom
  • Simple user experience--very intuitive for attendees to join, interact with Q&A
  • Adaptable and feature rich--very easy to set up Webinars for different use cases with features like registration, Q&A, practice session, HQ video, branding and virtual backgrounds, polls/quizzes, post-surveys, breakouts, resources, production studio, FB/YT Live, captions/translation, etc
  • Aesthetically pleasing--new branding options (such as webinar wallpaper, custom backgrounds, and name tags), plus the recent addition of the Production Studio feature, means it's easier than ever to produce beautiful and appealing webinars.
  • Panelists, practice session, and backstage--Zoom makes it easy to set up webinar panelists ahead of time, and get them into the room early for a practice session. The new backstage option is even more powerful than the practice session feature.
  • The bleeding edge--Zoom is continually adding powerful new features for Webinar rooms, where other programs leave you with the same ol' stagnant feature set.
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Cons
AnyDesk Software
  • The auto-update feature on AnyDesk sometimes offers a technical glitch. It does not work properly on few occasions. I really think it may has a room for improvement.
  • When it comes to Mac AnyDesk may seem a little complex at early times.
  • Video recording captures a low quality frame. I think this should be changed because sometimes video recording is the most essential thing.
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Zoom
  • I will we could add registration disclaimer language to the Webinar templates.
  • Some of the customization and setup features are difficult to find.
  • I would like to add someone to help me run webinars without paying for them to have their own webinar platform. We should be able to buy one platform and both of us log into it and setup and run webinars from it.
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Likelihood to Renew
AnyDesk Software
I don't have any reason to change
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Zoom
We will be renewing with Zoom as long as it continues to meet our needs for client and lead outreach needs in a robust manner. With little error and an easy to use interface, Zoom has met our needs and exceeded our expectations. The cost is right and with a short learning curve, Zoom has been an easy decision to make and maintain.
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Usability
AnyDesk Software
I loved AnyDesk that's the reason I gave the rating as 10. It really easy to use, comfortable, easy to install on any devices. Also, there's no need to install the app on your device, without installation also you can use it. As a business development person it saves my traveling time bcos using AnyDesk I can easily connect with my clients remotely.
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Zoom
Zoom Events is complex, but gets "almost easy" with experience and good guidance. I tell people, "Hosting a meeting is like driving a car; hosting a webinar is like driving an 18-wheeler; and hosting a Zoom Event is like flying a commercial airliner." You need experience, training, and ongoing guidance to be good at Zoom Events. Zoom has staff that knows everything there is to know about Zoom Events, but finding them and reaching them isn't easy. There aren't many consultants out there that are affordable and experienced.
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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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Zoom
Zoom [Video Webinar] has online web portal where user can take control of the meetings and their settings. It provides details of all the meeting happened and also provides participants list. It has support for webinars and recording also. Zoom [Video Webinar] gave special cloud permissions for paid users also from web portal and that can help in saving disk space.
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Implementation Rating
AnyDesk Software
No answers on this topic
Zoom
Implementation was very feasible during our initial usage of the Zoom after COVID-19.
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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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Zoom
Go To Webinar has been the standard in webinar technology for years. But it's a terrible experience from an administrator's perspective. You start the program, and 15 windows pop-up, giving you all sorts of configuration choices. In order to operate a webinar smoothly, we needed 4 members on the team (1 speaker, 1 moderator, 2 people managing any tech unknowns and set things up.) Zoom Webinar can be done with a single person because of how easy the options are. Also, put GoToWebinar in front of somebody new - and watch them fumble for 15 minutes trying to figure out how to present. Zoom, there's not much to explain. Everything is clearly laid out with a clean UX design.
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Return on Investment
AnyDesk Software
  • We can quickly provide on-demand screensharing and remote control support to solve client problems.
  • We no longer need to travel to clients' sites to do routine training tasks.
  • We've had good luck using this product on several different ISP connections and feed confident providing support when we're not in our home office.
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Zoom
  • I am a user of Zoom, not an administrator, so I can't speak to it's ROI outside of how it effectively allows me to conduct presentations with groups of people I wouldn't normally have in the same room.
  • Zoom has a very positive impact on keeping me connected with my colleagues in a more human way through the use of video and audio when we are conducting meetings. This helps strengthen work relationships so there are less misunderstandings from email or text only systems.
  • Zoom has allowed my company with remote employees all over the place, in addition to multiple physical office locations, conduct quarterly meetings with our CEO that make everyone feel involved.
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ScreenShots

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