Remote desktop
AnyDesk privacy rating
Proprietary remote desktop software that connects to computers and mobile devices through AnyDesk's servers using its DeskRT codec, free for personal use and paid for commercial use.
Summary
AnyDesk scores 10 out of 100 (grade F) on the remote desktop criteria. It partly meets no ads or data sales. It does not meet open source, no trackers or telemetry and independent audit. It is based in Germany: Fourteen Eyes member; EU member (GDPR).
Score 10 out of 100. How scoring works
Criteria
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No
No trackers or telemetry Weight 3 of 3
Are the website and apps free of third-party trackers, with any analytics anonymous and any telemetry off by default?
The website uses Google Analytics, Mixpanel, HubSpot, Meta Pixel and LinkedIn tracking, and the client sends usage and device data.
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Partial
No ads or data sales Weight 2 of 3
Is the product funded without advertising, ad targeting or selling user data?
Funded by paid licenses with no ads in the software; the privacy policy states personal data is not sold for money, though website cookie data is shared with ad partners.
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No
Independent audit Weight 2 of 3
Has an independent security or privacy audit been published within the last three years?
No independent audit is published.