Compare software

Chrome Remote Desktop vs Quick Assist: catalog facts
Chrome Remote Desktop	Quick Assist
Free Free to use with a Google account.	Free Free from Microsoft.
Web	Windows, macOS
Free with no paid tier Used through a web browser	Free and made by Microsoft View-only, annotation or full control modes
Requires a Google account Fewer management features than dedicated remote support tools	Basic feature set compared with commercial remote support tools Commonly abused by tech support scammers, so users must trust the helper
Web application	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.