If you cannot afford AnyDesk Professional but need similar features, try these legal free alternatives:

These tools offer free updates without any license key.

If the user requires Professional features (such as unlimited devices, address book, session logging, or commercial use rights), a valid license must be purchased.

Regardless of which license you use (Free, Trial, or Professional), updates are always free:

You never need a “free upd” key. AnyDesk does not charge for version updates. Only ongoing access to Professional features requires a valid subscription.

After the trial ended, Maya considered her options:

| Option | Pros | Cons | |--------|------|------| | Continue with the free version | No cost. | Limited session length, no unattended access, slower file transfer. | | Buy a Professional license | Full feature set forever, priority support, ability to assign multiple seats to team members. | €149/year per seat. | | Switch to a competitor | Might find a cheaper plan. | Would lose the familiarity and the smooth workflow she built with AnyDesk. |

Because her studio was growing and she needed reliable, secure remote access 24/7, Maya chose to purchase a yearly Professional license. The payment process was straightforward: she logged into her AnyDesk account, selected “Buy Professional”, entered her credit card, and instantly received a permanent license key that replaced the trial key.

To use AnyDesk legally, the following options are available:

For most individual users, the free version of AnyDesk provides sufficient functionality.

Instead of risking malware, consider:

Even after the trial, you can request an extension if you’re evaluating for business purposes.