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Parsec vs AnyDesk

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Parsec

6.0
Productivity

Remote desktop

AnyDesk

6.5
Communication

Allows connection to a computer remotely

Metric Parsec AnyDesk
Category Productivity Communication
AI Score 6.0 6.5
30-day Installs 524 1.7K
90-day Installs 1.7K 5.2K
365-day Installs 5.3K 17.9K
Version 150-103a 9.7.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 881 260
GitHub Forks 99 37
Open Issues 53 4
License NOASSERTION Unlicense
Language Haskell Batchfile
Last GitHub Commit 10mo ago 10mo ago
First Seen Jan 27, 2018 Apr 24, 2017

Reviews

Parsec

Parsec is a remote desktop application that offers open-source solutions for remote access, particularly beneficial for users preferring open-source tools. It supports remote control of other computers, enhancing productivity for remote work scenarios.

Parsec allows users to remotely access and control other computers, facilitating remote work and collaboration.

Pros

  • + Open-source
  • + Remote desktop functionality
  • + Acquired by Unity

Cons

  • - No auto-updates
  • - Potential performance issues

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