AnyDesk

by AnyDesk Software · Cloud sync & remote access

FreemiumWindowsMacLinux

Remote desktop software, free for personal use.

Official download from anydesk.com (opens in a new tab)

Opens anydesk.com, AnyDesk Software's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is AnyDesk?

AnyDesk connects to another computer for support or remote work. Never give your AnyDesk address to someone who called you unexpectedly: remote-access tools are a common scam.

Key features

  • Low-latency remote control
  • File transfer
  • Unattended access
  • Address book

Good to know: Scammers posing as banks or tech support often ask victims to install remote-access apps. Only accept sessions you started.

Best for

  • Helping family with their PC
  • Accessing your office PC
  • IT support

Install

How to install AnyDesk

  1. 1Open the official AnyDesk download page on anydesk.com.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id AnyDesk.AnyDesk -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask anydesk

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download AnyDesk safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on anydesk.com. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

Open the checksum checker

Alternatives

AnyDesk alternatives

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FAQ

AnyDesk questions

Where can I download AnyDesk safely?

Download AnyDesk only from AnyDesk Software's official site at anydesk.com. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is AnyDesk free?

AnyDesk has a free plan with limits, and paid plans or upgrades for more features. Check anydesk.com for current pricing.

Does AnyDesk work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

AnyDesk is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check AnyDesk Software's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install AnyDesk from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id AnyDesk.AnyDesk -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask anydesk). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to AnyDesk?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full cloud sync & remote access list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.