AnyDesk vs ScreenConnect
Last updated August 2026
Looking for a European alternative to ScreenConnect? Here's how AnyDesk compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: AnyDesk. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
German remote-desktop software with EU-hosted data, on-premises option and proprietary low-latency codec.
not established
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
No
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
not established
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
not established
Certifications
ISO 27001
not established
Price from
€49.90/mo
not established
Free plan
No
not established
Open Source
No
not established
Ratings
OMR 4.38/5 (41) · GETAPP 4.8/5 (6) · G2 4.5/5 (1,104) · TRUSTPILOT 1.9/5 (1,311) · CAPTERRA 4.6/5 (1,773)
No
Integrations
Salesforce, Freshworks, REST API, Mobile Device Management (MDM) for Android and iOS
not established
We have not yet completed our own research on ScreenConnect; rows above show only what we can evidence. Check the vendor for specifics.
Where each one wins
AnyDesk
Strengths
- +Consistently fast and reliable remote connections, even on 4G mobile networks
- +Intuitive interface with minimal setup required, enabling quick deployment
- +Full cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS
- +Lightweight installation that works efficiently on older systems like Windows 7
- +Multi-session capability allows control of multiple computers from a single window
- +Unattended access feature simplifies remote server maintenance
- +Free version available for personal use with no hidden costs
- +TLS 1.2 encryption and two-factor authentication for basic security
Limitations
- −Aggressive billing practices, including automatic annual renewal and debt collection for failed payments
- −Contact management system lacks organization features like folders or notes, complicating long-term use
- −Security concerns due to a 2024 production system compromise and association with tech support scams
ScreenConnect
Review sentiment not yet compiled.
Data residency & compliance
AnyDesk
ScreenConnect
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
not established
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
not established
Certifications
ISO 27001
No
Pricing
AnyDesk
- Solo €49.90 per month (billed annually)1 connection · 1 licensed user · 3 registered devices to connect from
- Standard €49.90 per month (billed annually)1 connection · 1 licensed user · 3 registered devices to connect from
Pricing for Advanced and Ultimate plans is not publicly specified. All plans are billed annually.
ScreenConnect
No published pricing we could verify.
Features
AnyDesk
- Access & Control
- Remote desktop access with latency-free screen sharing and stable remote control, Remote printing: print files from a remote device to a local printer, Unattended access: connect to devices via password without manual acceptance, Desktop sharing: view or share screens with other users
- Administration & Customization
- Group policies: central user management, Session permission profiles: customize permissions for different users, User accounts: log in across multiple devices, Address book: organize contacts with custom names and tags
- Security & Privacy
- Privacy mode: blacken the screen of the remote device during sessions, Whitelist: restrict access to specific devices, Screen frame: customize visibility of incoming connections, Two-factor authentication for unattended access
- Collaboration
- Whiteboard: draw on the screen for visualization and collaboration, Session invitation: directly invite users to access devices, Screen recording: record the screen without an active session, Text chat: communicate via chat before or during sessions
ScreenConnect
Feature breakdown not yet compiled.