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RustDesk
by rustdesk
An open-source remote desktop application designed for self-hosting, as an alternative to TeamViewer.
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About RustDesk
An open-source remote desktop application designed for self-hosting, as an alternative to TeamViewer.
Best for
Developers and IT teams who prioritize data privacy and want a cost-effective, self-hosted remote desktop solution.
Use cases
- Self-host a remote desktop server for secure access to machines across networks
- Provide remote support to clients or team members without third-party cloud dependencies
- Set up unattended access to personal or work computers from anywhere
Notes
127,469 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-10-29. Licensed AGPL-3.0.
Indexed from swap-build. Verified against the live GitHub repo.
Pros
- Open-source with a large community (126k+ stars) and active development
- Self-hosting gives full control over data and privacy
- Free to use without licensing fees, unlike proprietary alternatives
Cons
- Requires technical setup and maintenance for self-hosted server
- May lack some advanced features found in commercial tools like TeamViewer
- Performance and reliability depend on your own server infrastructure
Key facts
What we have checked
- Latest prerelease version
- 1.5.3 (released 9 Nov 2026)
- Days since the last commit
- 0
- GitHub forks
- 20,415
- GitHub stars
- 128,497
- Days to a first reply on issues
- 0.1
- Open issues
- 120
- Releases in the last 90 days
- 2
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Stars and usage
How RustDesk is growing
127,701 to 128,497
Health and security
Is RustDesk looked after, and what do its setup files show
Health score
77 out of 100
| Part | Points | What we saw |
|---|---|---|
| Recent activity | 30 of 30 | Last push 0 days ago |
| Releases | 11.3 of 15 | 2 releases in 90 days |
| Issue replies | 20 of 20 | First reply in 0.1 days (median) |
| Maintainer | 0 of 15 | Owned by a single user |
| Official source | Not counted | MCP servers only |
Alternatives
Alternatives to RustDesk
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| TeamViewerThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub |
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Sources
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Changelog
What changed
Released 1.5.3
Released 1.5.1
Released 1.5.0
Released nightly
Released 1.4.9
Released 1.4.8
Released 1.4.7
Released 1.4.6
Released 1.4.5
Released 1.4.4
Released 1.4.3
Released 1.4.2
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