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Duet vs AnyDesk

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Duet

8.0
Productivity

Remote desktop and second display tool

AnyDesk

6.5
Communication

Allows connection to a computer remotely

Metric Duet AnyDesk
Category Productivity Communication
AI Score 8.0 6.5
30-day Installs 66 1.7K
90-day Installs 212 5.2K
365-day Installs 791 17.9K
Version 3.20.3.0 9.7.0
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 258 260
GitHub Forks 31 37
Open Issues 1 4
License MIT Unlicense
Language Python Batchfile
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 10mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Apr 24, 2017

Reviews

Duet

Duet is a versatile app that allows users to turn their iPad into a second display or use it as a remote desktop tool. Its integration with Google Workspace and AI features makes it a valuable tool for productivity and creativity.

Duet enables the use of an iPad as an additional display or as a remote desktop interface.

Pros

  • + Transforms iPad into a second display or remote desktop.
  • + Active development and timely updates.
  • + Integration with Google Workspace and AI capabilities.

Cons

  • - Some technical issues, though addressed promptly.
  • - Lack of feature availability on Reddit.

AnyDesk

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.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Low-latency specialized codec
  • + Lightweight and efficient

Cons

  • - No auto-updates
  • - Recent security incidents