RustDesk

Open source

Open-source remote desktop software with self-hostable relay servers.

Pricing: free, subscription, custom
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

Editorial review

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Identity · Taxonomy

Tags(open-source;cloud-native): remote desktop, remote support, self-hosted, open source, TeamViewer alternativeVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): desktop, mobile, self-hostedVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerified
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): free, subscription, customVerified
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdeskVerified
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): AGPL-3.0Verified
Starting price(29): 11.88Verified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Self-hosted remote desktop servers via Docker, WebRTC direct connections and NAT traversal, Custom branded clients with your name, icon and logo, Web console with access control, audit log and address book, Multi-platform clients for Windows, macOS, Linux and AndroidVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

Enterprise SSO(SAML;OIDC): OIDCVerified

Support · Docs · Services

Support channels(email;ticket;chat;phone;community): community, dedicated support (paid plans)Verification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Teams switching from TeamViewer or AnyDesk who want open-source remote desktop with self-hosted data controlVerification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): individual, SMB, mid-market, enterpriseVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): IT support and remote assistance, IT administration, Remote work access, Industrial and on-premise deploymentsVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): intermediateVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 1.5.0Verified

Vendor · Maintainer

Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerification pending

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