When comparing Remote Desktop Connection vs AnyDesk, the Slant community recommends AnyDesk for most people. In the question“What are the best ways to share your screen with others?” AnyDesk is ranked 5th while Remote Desktop Connection 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 Part of Windows
If you're on Windows XP or later, Remote Desktop Connection is already installed on your machine.
Pro Cross-platform
Works on Windows, OS X, iOS and Android.
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 Not available in the Home edition (only as clients)
Con It's not for screen sharing, but for remote management
Microsoft Remote Desktop is developed for mostly enterprise users for remote control, not to share the screen with a friend. It lacks firewall support, and is much more complicated to setup properly than some other apps, designed for fast and easy sharing.
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.