When comparing Leaps vs AnyDesk, the Slant community recommends AnyDesk for most people. In the question“What are the best tools for screen sharing for remote pair programming?” AnyDesk is ranked 3rd while Leaps is ranked 10th. The most important reason people chose AnyDesk is:
At 1.1MB, it's a lightweight program that you can set up quickly.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Zero configuration required
Just run it in the directory you wish to share.
Pro Cross-platform
Supports macOS, Linux and Windows. Also includes Linux ARM support.
Pro No dependencies
A single binary, with no dependencies, very simple.
Pro Open-source
Pro Low latency and bandwidth
Because all it does is synchronise the text changes made, it is much lower in latency and bandwidth usage than some of the other alternatives
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).
Cons
Con No longer available
It is now commercial only through the SLACK application.
Con Not suitable or secure for over the internet
Designed for use on LANs.
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.