← Blog · Updated 2026-10-11
Inuksuk vs AnyDesk: a cheaper alternative in 2026?
AnyDesk is fast and cross-platform, but after the 2026 price increase its entry Solo plan sits around $28.90 USD/month, billed annually only. Inuksuk takes a different route: pay-per-use at $2.99 CAD a session, Windows-only, no commitment, and your client pays nothing. Here is how they compare.
At a glance
| Inuksuk | AnyDesk | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Pay-per-use + monthly | Subscription |
| Entry price | $2.99 CAD / 7 days | ≈ $28.90 USD/mo (Solo) |
| Commitment | None | Annual only |
| Free plan | ✅ | ❌ |
| Platforms | Windows | Cross-platform |
| Client pays / account | Nothing / none | Nothing / none |
| Unattended access | ✅ | ✅ |
| Control at lock screen / RDP | ✅ | ✅ |
| French / Québec support | ✅ | Partial |
AnyDesk price is an indicative entry rate in USD, billed annually, checked October 2026; it varies by region and plan. Inuksuk prices are in CAD.
Choose AnyDesk if…
you need a fast, mature, cross-platform tool and you support macOS, Linux, Android or iOS as well as Windows. For a steady, high volume of sessions, a yearly subscription can make sense and AnyDesk is a solid, well-known choice.
Choose Inuksuk if…
you support Windows PCs and do a handful of fixes a month, and you would rather not pay a full year upfront. At $2.99 CAD a session there is no commitment, your client pays nothing and installs no account, and support is available in French and English. It is built and operated in Québec, Canada.
The bottom line
AnyDesk is the better pick for cross-platform support and heavy use. For a Windows technician who wants to pay only when they work — and keep clients from paying or installing anything — Inuksuk is usually the cheaper, simpler option.
See also : TeamViewer vs AnyDesk vs Inuksuk · Inuksuk vs RustDesk
Frequently asked questions
Is Inuksuk cheaper than AnyDesk?
For light use, yes. AnyDesk's entry Solo plan sits around $28.90 USD/month after the 2026 increase, billed annually only. Inuksuk is pay-per-use: $2.99 CAD for a 7-day license, with no yearly commitment.
What is the main difference?
AnyDesk is a cross-platform subscription tool. Inuksuk is a pay-per-use service for Windows: you pay per session and the client pays nothing. Pick AnyDesk if you must support macOS, Linux or mobile.
Does AnyDesk offer pay-per-session?
No. AnyDesk plans are subscriptions billed annually. Inuksuk is designed around one-off sessions, which suits technicians who only do a few fixes a month.
Does the client have to install AnyDesk or Inuksuk?
With Inuksuk the client runs a small portable program with no admin rights (or you install a service for permanent access), and creates no account. AnyDesk also runs on the client side; for unattended access it is installed.
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