
remote desktop tool · ConnectWise, LLC
ScreenConnect
ConnectWise's remote support and access tool for IT teams, in the cloud or self-hosted, from $30 a month.
In short
- The One plan costs $30 a month, billed annually, for 1 technician, 1 session at a time and 10 unattended agents1.
- Standard costs $47 per concurrent technician a month billed annually, or $62 billed monthly, and adds session recording and Wake-on-LAN1.
- A self-hosted on-premises edition runs on your own infrastructure2.
- In February 2024, ConnectWise fixed CVE-2024-1709, an authentication bypass rated 10 out of 10, in version 23.9.86.
- There is no free plan; the pricing page offers a free trial1.
ScreenConnect suits IT teams that want full remote support tools and the option to host the server themselves1,2. Even the $30 One plan includes file transfer, multiple monitors and remote printing1. The catches: there is no free plan, recording needs Standard at $47 a month, and self-hosted servers must be patched by their owners, as the critical 2024 flaw showed1,6.
Best for: IT teams and managed service providers who want to self-host.
Where the points come from
Systems 15 of 20 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Apps | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidSupports Windows, Mac and Linux, an iOS app and an Android app4. | 15 / 15 |
| Connect from a browser | Not published | 0 / 5 |
Features 26 of 30 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Unattended access | YesUnattended access agents on every plan: 10 on One, unlimited on Standard and Premium1,3. | 6 / 6 |
| File transfer | YesFile transfer on the One plan and above1. | 5 / 5 |
| Multiple monitors | YesMulti-monitor support on the One plan and above1. | 4 / 4 |
| Remote printing | YesRemote printing on the One plan and above1. | 3 / 3 |
| Session recording | YesSession recording from the Standard plan1. | 4 / 4 |
| Wake-on-LAN | YesWake-on-LAN from the Standard plan1. | 4 / 4 |
| Control Android devices | Not publishedThe plan table lists connecting to iOS and Android devices, not whether Android can be controlled1. | 0 / 4 |
Security 20 of 25 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Encrypted sessions | YesAES-256 bit encryption1,2. | 5 / 5 |
| Two-factor sign-in | YesTwo-factor authentication is listed in the plan comparison1,2. | 5 / 5 |
| Single sign-on | YesSAML can be used as the authentication source for single sign-on3. | 5 / 5 |
| SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001 | Not publishedConnectWise's compliance page does not name ScreenConnect5. | 0 / 5 |
| Self-hosting | YesThe on-premises edition is hosted on your own infrastructure2. | 5 / 5 |
Price 9 of 25 points
The rule behind each line: how we score remote desktop tools.
Plans and prices
As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.
| Plan | Price as listed | Per month | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| One1 technician | $30/month1 | $30 | 1 session at a time, 10 unattended agents |
| StandardPer concurrent technician | $47/concurrent tech/month1 | $47 | $62 billed monthly; up to 3 sessions per tech, unlimited unattended agents |
| PremiumPer concurrent technician | $57/concurrent tech/month1 | $57 | $72 billed monthly; up to 10 sessions per tech, video auditing |
| EnterpriseOrganizations | Quote1 | Quote | Custom licensing, Privileged Access Management |
Prices are per month billed annually; Standard and Premium can also be billed monthly1. On-premises pricing is not published2.
Strengths
- Can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure2.
- Even the One plan includes file transfer, multi-monitor support and remote printing1.
- AES-256 encryption and two-factor authentication are listed in the plan comparison1.
- Sign in through SAML or other SSO providers3,1.
- Apps or clients for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android4.
Limits
- No free plan for personal use1.
- The One plan allows only 1 session at a time1.
- Session recording and Wake-on-LAN start at Standard, $47 per concurrent technician a month1.
- A 2024 authentication bypass (CVE-2024-1709) was listed by CISA as exploited, and on-premises servers had to be upgraded by their owners6,7.
Other remote desktop tools
- 1
RustDeskPeople who want to self-host their remote access87/100$11.88/mocheapest paid plan - 2
Zoho AssistSmall IT and support teams on a budget86/100$10/mocheapest paid plan - 3
TeamViewer RemotePersonal use, and teams that need every platform84/100$20.02/mocheapest paid plan - 4
Windows AppPeople with Windows Pro who want free remote access to their own PC80/100$0cheapest paid plan
Sources
- Pricing Plans | ScreenConnect, ConnectWise. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- On-Premise Remote Support & Access Software | ScreenConnect, ConnectWise. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Key Features | ScreenConnect, ConnectWise. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Compatibility | Windows, Mac & Linux | ScreenConnect, ConnectWise. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Industry and Regulation Compliance | ConnectWise, ConnectWise. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- ConnectWise ScreenConnect 23.9.8 security fix | ConnectWise, ConnectWise. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- CISA Adds One Known Exploited ConnectWise Vulnerability, CVE-2024-1709, to Catalog, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
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