The ToDesk Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about ToDesk in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
ToDesk
The Insider’s Guide
Remote desktop control with a free personal tier
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among remote desktop apps, read from ToDesk’s own pages.
Made by 海南有趣科技有限公司 (Hainan Youqu Technology) · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from ToDesk’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on ToDesk’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.6
GPA, above 49 of the 85 other remote desktop apps we grade
ToDesk is a remote desktop and remote control app for connecting to computers and phones. Its free personal version is limited to 1080p and 30 frames per second, and paid versions raise the frame rate, resolution, bandwidth and device limits. Its website and pricing are published in Chinese, with prices in yuan.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about ToDesk, taken from its own pages and our grades.
The site and checkout are in Chinese, which slows an English-speaking buyer down.
- 1
Best for remote control with a free personal edition
The site, checkout and plan names are in Chinese with prices in yuan, and extra channels and multi-person control cost extra.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at ¥158 per year (¥13.2 per month), billed annually; priced in yuan.
- 3
There is a free plan
Personal version: up to 1080p and 30 FPS, 4 Mbps, 100 devices in the list, 1 channel, personal use only.
- 4
It runs on 6 platforms
Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.
- 5
Remote control across systems
The download page lists Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS and HarmonyOS clients, and paid versions can connect from a web page.
- 6
Tiered video quality
Frame rate and resolution rise by version, from 1080p at 30 FPS on the free version to 8K or 360 FPS on Performance, if both ends support it.
- 7
File transfer
Transfers between systems run on file servers that get faster on each paid version, from a standard server on the free version.
- 8
A 2.6 GPA, above 49 of 85
That is against the other remote desktop apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace ToDesk you would be making a fast, secure link to another computer through any network. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
ToDesk at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from ¥158 per year (¥13.2 per month), billed annually; priced in yuan
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
- Made by
- 海南有趣科技有限公司 (Hainan Youqu Technology)
- Category
- Remote Desktop
- Our grade
- 2.6 GPA, good
- Store rating
- 4.4 on the App Store, 510 ratings
The report card
Best for remote control with a free personal edition
ToDesk covers Windows, Mac, Linux and phones, and its free edition is capped at 1080p, 30 FPS and 4 Mbps. The site, checkout and plan names are in Chinese with prices in yuan, and extra channels and multi-person control cost extra.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | Pro is ¥158 a year, roughly $2 a month, near the category's $2.78 cheaper-quarter start. No English or dollar pricing page was found. |
| Free plan and trial | B | The Personal edition is free with 1 channel, 1080p at 30 FPS, 4 Mbps and 100 devices in the list, for personal use only. One person can live on it. |
| Features | C | Remote control, file transfer, a privacy screen and team editions are listed. Extra channels, multi-person control, screen wall and AI audit are sold separately. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. The site and checkout are in Chinese, which slows an English-speaking buyer down. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPhone and web are listed. No API or integrations are listed. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who ToDesk is for
- Fits if you want free remote control for your own computers across systems
- Works for people who can read Chinese and pay in yuan
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you need to read an English site and pay in dollars, as none was found
- Not for you if you want it for work, since the free Personal version is for personal use only
- Tight if you need speed, as free is capped at 4 Mbps and 30 FPS
- Watch out: extra channels, multi-person control and screen wall are sold as separate add-ons
- Watch out: Android control works only on Android 8.0 and later, and SMS and calls are blocked during it
Good to know
Good for
- Personal remote access to a home or office computer
- Remote gaming and design work that needs higher frame rates
- Readers comfortable with a Chinese-language site and yuan pricing
Worth knowing
- The website, checkout and plan names are in Chinese and priced in yuan; no English or US-dollar pricing page was found.
- The free Personal version is for personal use only and caps bandwidth at 4 Mbps.
- Extra simultaneous channels, multi-person control, screen wall and AI audit are sold as separate add-ons.
- Remote control of Android devices is limited to Android 8.0 and later, and SMS and phone calls are blocked during it.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
5
plans to choose from
ToDesk has a free plan. Paid plans start at ¥158 per year (¥13.2 per month), billed annually; priced in yuan.
No English or dollar pricing page was found.
Personal (个人版)
¥0
Free, personal use only. Up to 1080p at 30 FPS, 4 Mbps bandwidth, 100 devices in the list and 3 groups.
Pro (专业版)
¥158
per year (¥24 per month on auto-renew, ¥40 for one month)
Up to 2K at 60 FPS, 20 Mbps, 150 devices, 1 virtual screen, remote camera and terminal, and web connection.
Gaming (游戏版)
¥298
per year (¥42 per month on auto-renew, ¥68 for one month)
Up to 4K or 240 FPS, 40 Mbps, 200 devices, 2 virtual screens, and game mouse, keyboard and gamepad mapping.
Design (设计版)
¥298
per year (¥42 per month on auto-renew, ¥68 for one month)
Same limits as Gaming, with true color mode, drawing tablet mapping and multi-screen to multi-screen control.
Performance (性能版)
¥638
per year (¥95 per month on auto-renew, ¥148 for one month)
Up to 8K or 360 FPS, 60 Mbps, 300 devices, 3 virtual screens, HDR and a strong privacy mode.
The free plan
Personal version: up to 1080p and 30 FPS, 4 Mbps, 100 devices in the list, 1 channel, personal use only.
Read from todesk.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
6
Places it runs: Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android
Remote desktop control with a free personal tier. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: screenshots, file sharing, remote desktop.
Remote control, file transfer, a privacy screen and team editions are listed.
- Remote control across systems
- The download page lists Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS and HarmonyOS clients, and paid versions can connect from a web page.
- Tiered video quality
- Frame rate and resolution rise by version, from 1080p at 30 FPS on the free version to 8K or 360 FPS on Performance, if both ends support it.
- File transfer
- Transfers between systems run on file servers that get faster on each paid version, from a standard server on the free version.
- Privacy screen and virtual screens
- A privacy screen hides the remote display during a session. Paid versions add virtual screens and, on Performance, a mode that switches off the remote screen.
- Team and enterprise editions
- Separate Team and Enterprise editions add member and device management, connection logs, audit and multiple people controlling one device.
Where it runs
- Web
- macOS
- Windows
- Linux
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
ToDesk is made by 海南有趣科技有限公司 (Hainan Youqu Technology).
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
49/85
Other remote desktop apps it is graded above
ToDesk's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 49 of the 85 other remote desktop apps we grade, and level with 19.
It stands best on value for money (B, above 54 of 85) and worst on features (C, above 1).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 86 remote desktop apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. ToDesk’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 54 of 85
- BFree plan and trialAbove 48 of 85
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 85
- CEase of useAbove 10 of 85
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 28 of 85
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace ToDesk you would be making a fast, secure link to another computer through any network. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
What you could not
- A fast, secure link to another computer through any network.
- Storing and serving files for other people.
- Capture tools hooked into the operating system.
- Apps for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
What this rests on. ToDesk’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
AnyDesk, TeamViewer, RustDesk, AweSun and Splashtop
The 5 tools ToDesk is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.4GPA
AnyDesk
Free plan
Remote desktop app, free for personal use, licensed for business.
- Only ToDesk lists a web app.
- AnyDesk is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- ToDesk also covers screenshots and file sharing.
- 2.6GPA
TeamViewer
Free plan · from $619.99/yr
Remote access and IT support, free for personal use only.
- TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- ToDesk also covers screenshots and file sharing.
- 3.0GPA
RustDesk
Free plan · from $11.88/mo
Open-source remote desktop you can run on your own server.
- RustDesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- ToDesk also covers screenshots and file sharing.
- 2.6GPA
AweSun
Free plan · from $33.35/yr
Remote desktop control for work, support and gaming, by AweRay.
- Only ToDesk lists a web app.
- Only ToDesk lists a Linux app.
- ToDesk also covers screenshots.
- 2.8GPA
Splashtop
Free plan · from $23.99/yr
Remote access to your own computers, plus separate IT support plans.
- Only ToDesk lists a web app.
- Splashtop is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- ToDesk also covers screenshots and file sharing.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
9
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is ToDesk free?
ToDesk has a free plan. Personal version: up to 1080p and 30 FPS, 4 Mbps, 100 devices in the list, 1 channel, personal use only.
How much does ToDesk cost?
ToDesk lists 5 plans. Personal (个人版): ¥0.
What platforms does ToDesk work on?
ToDesk is available on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.
How is ToDesk rated?
ToDesk's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.4 out of 5 from 510 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Is ToDesk open source?
ToDesk is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes ToDesk?
ToDesk is made by 海南有趣科技有限公司 (Hainan Youqu Technology).
What are the alternatives to ToDesk?
The closest alternatives to ToDesk in our directory are AnyDesk, TeamViewer, RustDesk, AweSun and Splashtop.
How does ToDesk compare with other remote desktop apps?
ToDesk's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 49 of the 85 other remote desktop apps we grade, and level with 19.
Could I make my own version of ToDesk?
To replace ToDesk you would be making a fast, secure link to another computer through any network.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from ToDesk’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from ToDesk's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by 海南有趣科技有限公司 (Hainan Youqu Technology). Prices change, so check todesk.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
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Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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categories
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price changes on record
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apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- ToDesk, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/todesk
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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