#78 in Collaboration & CommunicationUpdated 2026-08

Chrome Remote Desktop

by Chrome Remote Desktop · Remote access to your own computers, plus screen sharing for support

21.8 — BenchRank score out of 100

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Overview

Chrome Remote Desktop lets you connect to your own computer while away to view files or run programs, and lets you share your screen with someone else to give or receive remote support. Connections are made with web technologies such as WebRTC on Google's infrastructure. You can connect from a computer or from an Android or iOS device.

Best for: People who need to reach their own home or work computer remotely, or give ad-hoc remote support.
Pricing: The captured page shows no pricing information at all.
Runs on: Browser extension

Strengths and trade-offs

Strengths

Covers remote access to your own machine and screen sharing
Connects from a computer or an Android or iOS device
Runs on Google's infrastructure using WebRTC and web technologies

Trade-offs

No pricing, plans or licensing detail published on the captured page
No admin, reporting or team management features described
Page gives no detail on supported operating systems or limits

How this score is made up

Each dimension is scored out of 100 and combined into the headline score using fixed weights.

MCP support: 0 out of 100
Documentation: 0 out of 100
Agent friendliness: 41 out of 100
Customer sentiment: 80 out of 100
Changelog: 0 out of 100
Marketing site structure: 35 out of 100
Operational trust: 0 out of 100

Measured, but not part of the score

Useful to know, but not a mark for or against the product — so these do not affect the ranking.

Openness: 30 out of 100
Maintenance: 15 out of 100

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