# 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).

- Website: https://anydesk.com
- Jurisdiction: Germany. Fourteen Eyes member. EU member (GDPR).
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
- Category: [Remote desktop](https://privacyratings.com/remote-desktop/)
- Grade: F (10/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | No | Closed source. |  |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The website uses Google Analytics, Mixpanel, HubSpot, Meta Pixel and LinkedIn tracking, and the client sends usage and device data. | https://anydesk.com/en/privacy |
| No ads or data sales | Partial | 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. | https://anydesk.com/en/privacy |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/remote-desktop/anydesk/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/remote-desktop/anydesk.md