AnyDesk 9.8.1 for Mac

Mac Utilities

Updated Aug 9, 2026

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AnyDesk is a remote desktop app that lets you see and control another computer as if you sat in front of it. People use it to help family with a stuck Mac, reach a work machine from home and support customers without travelling. Sessions feel responsive because the app uses its own DeskRT codec to move screen data efficiently. The current Mac release is version 9.8.1, dated October 2026 on the vendor page.

Key Features

• Remote control of Mac, Windows, Linux and mobile devices from one client
• DeskRT codec for high frame rates and low latency sessions
• File transfer between your Mac and the remote computer
• Unattended access with a password for machines you manage
• Session encryption with TLS 1.3 and RSA 2048 key exchange

How to Download

1. Use the download button on this page and save the AnyDesk disk image.
2. You can also Download from the official site to confirm the current Mac version.
3. Open the image, install the app and grant the permissions it requests.

System Requirements

Current AnyDesk releases for Mac need macOS 11 Big Sur or later. The vendor download page keeps older builds for older macOS versions.

FAQs

Is AnyDesk free?

It is free for personal use. Business use needs a paid licence, with plans adding address books and custom clients.

Which permissions does AnyDesk need on a Mac?

Full control needs Screen Recording, Accessibility and Full Disk Access allowed for AnyDesk in System Settings.

Can a Mac control a Windows computer?

Yes. A Mac can connect to Windows, Linux, Android and iOS devices, and those devices can connect back.