When comparing AnyDesk vs Chrome Remote Desktop, the Slant community recommends Chrome Remote Desktop for most people. In the question“What are the best ways to share your screen with others?” Chrome Remote Desktop is ranked 2nd while AnyDesk is ranked 5th. The most important reason people chose Chrome Remote Desktop is:
All you need to do is install a Chrome extension.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Very lightweight file size
At 1.1MB, it's a lightweight program that you can set up quickly.
Pro Fast
Super-low latency, high quality desktop rendering.
Pro Free version has no time restrictions
The free version of the program has no time restrictions or nag screens, and you don't need to give your email when signing up.
Pro Cross-platform
Available for Windows, Mac OSX, Android, iOS, and Linux (32/64 bit and armhf).
Pro Simple set-up
All you need to do is install a Chrome extension.
Pro Impressively fast
Faster than most similar applications.
Pro Easy to install
Pro Completely free
There are no restrictions on how you use it.
Pro Cross-platform
Works on Windows, Mac and Linux.
Pro Keeps making sure connection is still wanted
Every few minutes the sharer gets a popup asking if they want to continue sharing the screen, while the popup is shown the viewer can't control anything. This is important in case the sharer forgets to close the connection.
Pro Allows viewer to make actions
If the user that shares their screen doesn't touch the mouse/keyboard the viewer can control them which makes it easy take actions instead of explaining by voice.
Cons
Con Recently used in Ransomware BlackHeart
Con Frustrating user experience
There are many malfunctions (bugs) in the program.
Con Slow
Con No whiteboard
There are no whiteboard tools for drawing on the screen in order to clarify points.
Con Single user only
If multiple users want to connect to a device, they have to take turns.