AnyDesk

anydesk · v9.8.1

6.5

Allows connection to a computer remotely

Communication Homepage →

brew install --cask anydesk

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Trust Score 7/10

✓ Open source (Unlicense) +3

✗ Active development +0

✓ Licensed +1

✗ No auto-updates +0

✓ Not deprecated +1

✓ Established (>1yr) +1

✓ Popular (>1K installs/mo) +1

Version History

v9.8.1

4d ago9.8.0→9.8.1

1mo ago9.7.3→9.8.0

2mo ago9.7.1→9.7.3

4mo ago9.7.0→9.7.1

5mo ago9.6.5→9.7.0

6mo ago9.6.4→9.6.5

7mo ago9.6.3→9.6.4

Review

Mar 10, 2026

AnyDesk is a peer-to-peer remote desktop tool known for its low-latency connections and real-time screen sharing. It supports cross-platform use and benefits IT professionals and remote workers who need efficient and reliable access to remote systems.

Enables remote access to other computers via a P2P connection.

Maturity: Established since 2014, though recent security incidents may affect its project health.

Community: Mixed sentiment on Hacker News with praise for its codec and real-time features, but concerns over security breaches.