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Quick Assist vs AnyDesk: catalog facts
Quick AssistAnyDesk
Free

Free from Microsoft.

Freemium

Free for personal use, paid licensing for commercial use.

Windows, macOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Free and made by Microsoft
  • View-only, annotation or full control modes
  • Low latency makes it feel responsive even over slower connections
  • Simple session-code connection method for one-off remote support
  • Basic feature set compared with commercial remote support tools
  • Commonly abused by tech support scammers, so users must trust the helper
  • Commercial use requires a paid license
  • Closed-source software
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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