Comparison

AnyDesk alternative

Name: RudyDesk
Author: RudyDesk

AnyDesk is free only for personal use, and paid plans are billed a year in advance. RudyDesk gives you two devices free forever — for work too.

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Why people look for an AnyDesk replacement

The free version is for personal use only. If the app decides you use it for work, it asks you to buy a licence.
Paid plans are billed only a year in advance; there is no monthly billing.
You can connect only from the installed app — not from a browser.
For a simple task — helping your parents or reaching your own PC — a single-user licence costs over $340 a year.

Facts side by side

What we compare	RudyDesk	AnyDesk
Free plan	2 devices forever	Personal use only
Free for work	Yes	Paid licence required
First paid plan	$6/mo	$28.90/mo
Billing	Monthly or yearly	Yearly in advance only
Connect from a browser	Yes, no install	App required
File transfer	Yes	Yes
Two-factor protection	Yes	Yes
Your own server	Not yet	On-Premises, on request

Competitor data is from their official site, checked on: 2026-10-04 · anydesk.com, support.anydesk.com

Product names are trademarks of their owners. Prices are for yearly billing, excluding taxes.

People who help relatives and do not want “commercial use” warnings.

Freelancers and small businesses that want monthly billing, not a year up front.

Anyone who wants to connect from any device through a browser, with nothing to install.

What RudyDesk cannot do yet

There is no self-hosted server yet — the service runs through our server.
The Windows sign-in screen and “Allow changes?” prompts are not visible remotely yet.
From an iPhone or iPad you can control other devices, but you cannot share the phone’s own screen — Apple does not allow it.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use RudyDesk for free for work?

Yes. Two devices are free forever, and there are no commercial-use checks.

Do I need to uninstall AnyDesk to try RudyDesk?

No. The apps do not interfere with each other — you can compare them side by side.

Is RudyDesk suitable for unattended access?

Yes: a permanent device password, autostart with Windows and a notification for every session. The password never goes to the server or the other side. Connecting without confirmation is on the Pro plan and above (a plan on either side is enough); on the free plan the person at the computer presses Accept.

Is it secure?

Screen, sound and files go directly between devices and are encrypted (DTLS-SRTP). Details are on the Security page.

Try RudyDesk for free

No sign-up, no card. Two devices free forever — including for work.