AnyDesk alternative
The AnyDesk Alternative with No Connection Meter
AnyDesk charges by simultaneous connection, with list prices from $49.90 a month on Standard and SSO held for Ultimate. Managed Zoho Assist does not meter connections. We provision technicians, roll out unattended agents, scope access to device groups, enable recording, and link sessions to Zoho Desk, with the Zoho Assist license on our invoice.
With Cascadia you get
- No connection meter
- Agents rolled out in batches
- Access scoped to device groups
- Sessions land on Desk tickets
- Leavers removed same day
- One invoice, license included
Cascadia vs AnyDesk at a Glance
Three Questions That Decide It
How Many Sessions Run at Once?
Do You Need SSO?
Should Sessions Attach to Tickets?
Side by Side
| AnyDesk | Cascadia | |
|---|---|---|
| Concurrent connections | –1 on Standard, 2 on Advanced, add ons $44.90 (October 2026) | Not metered |
| Managed devices | 100 on Solo, 500 on Standard, 1,000 on Advanced (October 2026) | –Scoped by device group |
| Session recording | Standard plan and up (October 2026) | Switched on and tested |
| SSO | –Ultimate plan, by quote (October 2026) | Configured for you |
| Mass deployment | –MSI on Advanced and up (October 2026) | Agent rollout in batches |
| Price | –$39.92 to $89.52 a month in year one (October 2026) | –Plans from $250/mo, license included |
| Support | –Live phone support from Advanced (October 2026) | –Replies within two business days |
| Ticket integration | –CRM and ITSM at Ultimate (October 2026) | Sessions land on Zoho Desk tickets |
Concurrent Connections
Managed Devices
Session Recording
SSO
Mass Deployment
Price
Support
Ticket Integration
What Our Assist Fee Covers
AnyDesk meters you by connection and holds single sign on for its top plan. Our fee does not meter connections, and the Zoho Assist license is included on one invoice.
- Zoho Assist set up as an organization owned by your company
- Seats for each technician, created and later removed
- Unattended agents deployed across Windows, macOS, and Linux fleets
- Device groups with names that make sense a year from now
- Permissions that tie each technician to specific groups
- Two factor sign in and single sign on
- Session recording and a usable audit trail
- A branded portal for attended sessions
- Zoho Desk and CRM connections
- Seat removal on the day someone leaves and a monthly access review
Where Connection Counting Gets in the Way
AnyDesk's model is tidy until two technicians need to help two customers at the same moment.
Connections Are the Meter
Standard starts at 1 connection and Advanced at 2, with more sold as add ons at $44.90 each (October 2026). Each simultaneous session is a line item. Ours is not.
Access Rules Arrive Higher up the Ladder
Command line control, MSI mass deployment, and mobile device management begin at Advanced, and single sign on at Ultimate (October 2026). We set up the access controls Zoho Assist offers and keep them current.
A Discount That Ends
AnyDesk's page shows 20 percent off, and states it applies to the first subscription year only (October 2026). Plan for the renewal price, not the first invoice.
A Fair Word for AnyDesk
Standard lists session recording, file transfer, privacy mode, and a custom branded app (October 2026). For a small desk that wants a quick, lightweight client, it is a strong choice.
Who Feels the Connection Meter
Desks Paying for Connections
Each connection beyond the first on Standard is $44.90 a month at list (October 2026). Busy periods push a desk to buy capacity used an hour a day.
IT Leads Waiting on SSO
AnyDesk puts single sign on, cloud or on premises hosting, and CRM and ITSM integrations on Ultimate, which is quoted (October 2026), not listed.
Teams Wanting Ticket Sessions
AnyDesk lists CRM and ITSM integrations only at Ultimate (October 2026). Zoho Assist works with Desk directly, and we connect the two for you.
Choose AnyDesk if
- One or two sessions run at a time
- You prefer paying by connection and adding capacity as needed
- The first year discount fits your budget
Choose Cascadia if
- Several technicians work at once
- You want sessions tied to Desk tickets
- You want a person reviewing access every month
How a Move from AnyDesk Runs
- 1
List Who Connects to What
We write down which technicians reach which machines, how many sessions run at once, and which devices hold an unattended AnyDesk install.
- 2
Stage the Zoho Assist Agents
Agents are deployed in batches. We confirm each batch reports in before the next, and AnyDesk stays on every machine until Assist works there.
- 3
Rebuild Permissions
Technicians and device groups are built from the roles people hold now. Access nobody should have is left behind.
- 4
Remove AnyDesk and Close the Loop
Once a full working cycle has passed without anyone reaching for it, the AnyDesk client comes off and the subscription ends at renewal.
How AnyDesk Works
AnyDesk Plans and Limits
AnyDesk sells four plans, all billed yearly, with connections as the meter. Every figure below was read from its own pricing page in October 2026.
Taken from AnyDesk pricing. Checked October 2026.
What Clients Say About Working with Cascadia
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“I’ve worked with Cascadia for several years now. They are always ready to help in any way I ask and can implement my ideas with ease. A company that values their clients!”
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“Cascadia is very responsive and we’re happy with them as our primary IT vendor.”
“They do great work, been using for years. Prompt responses to requests.”
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AnyDesk Alternative Questions
What AnyDesk costs, what a connection really is, and how a move works.
See Managed Zoho AssistStill have a question?
What does AnyDesk charge for its entry plan?
Solo is $23.12 a month on yearly billing, which is 20 percent off a $28.90 list price (October 2026). It allows 1 connection, 1 licensed user, 3 registered devices, and 100 managed devices.
What is a connection on AnyDesk?
It is a simultaneous session. Standard starts at 1 connection and Advanced at 2, with more as add ons at $44.90 each (October 2026). Two technicians helping two customers at once means two connections.
How much is AnyDesk Standard?
The page shows $39.92 a month on yearly billing for one connection, against a $49.90 list price (October 2026). It allows up to 20 users and starts at 500 managed devices.
How much is AnyDesk Advanced?
The page shows $89.52 a month on yearly billing for 2 connections, against a $111.90 list price (October 2026). It supports up to 100 users and starts at 1,000 managed devices.
Does the AnyDesk discount last?
No. The page says the 20 percent discount applies to the first subscription year only (October 2026). Budget the renewal at list price.
What does AnyDesk Ultimate include?
It is quoted, with 5 licensed users to start and 2,000 managed devices (October 2026). It lists SSO, a custom namespace, a remote support module, CRM and ITSM integrations, cloud or on premises hosting, and a dedicated support team.
Where does AnyDesk put session recording?
On Standard and above, alongside file transfer and privacy mode (October 2026). Solo shows only limited session history.
What support does AnyDesk give?
Live phone support is listed under Advanced, and a dedicated support team under Ultimate (October 2026). Lower plans show no support commitment on the page. We reply within two business days.
Does Zoho Assist meter simultaneous sessions?
We do not charge by connection. Our plan is one monthly figure that includes the Zoho Assist license. Zoho sets its own technician and session rules, and we configure them for your team.
Is AnyDesk faster than Zoho Assist?
We have not measured it, and the AnyDesk pricing page makes no speed claim we can check. If raw speed on poor links decides your work, run both on a trial before you choose.
Who holds the Zoho Assist license?
We do, and it is part of our monthly invoice. Assist is the exception among our Zoho services. Because the subscription is in our name, ask how a transfer would work before signing.
What does the monthly fee cover?
Technician accounts, agent rollout, device groups and permissions, two factor, session recording, the Zoho Desk link, and a monthly review of who has access. Plans begin at $250 a month.
Can you move us off AnyDesk?
Yes. We list who reaches what, stage Zoho Assist agents in batches, rebuild permissions from current roles, and keep AnyDesk installed until Assist works on every machine. Then the old client comes off.
Can we cancel with you any time?
Yes. We run month to month, so cancelling takes effect on the last business day of that month. Session data and configuration stay yours. AnyDesk bills yearly (October 2026), so line up your cutover with its renewal.