RustDesk
RustDesk is an open-source remote desktop stack.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Open-source remote desktop, self-hostable and free client
Who should look elsewhere
Self-hosting is ops work. The free OSS server has no web console.
Pros
- +You can read the client source and self-host. That is the reason to pick it over TeamViewer or AnyDesk.
- +Printed Server Pro prices. Individual and Basic are on the public pricing page.
- +Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS. Server Pro adds a web console, 2FA, and (on Basic) OIDC/LDAP.
Cons
- −Self-hosting is ops work. The free OSS server has no web console.
- −Server Pro is annual. It is not a cloud remote-desktop subscription you can cancel next month.
Key features
- ✓Open-source remote desktop client
- ✓Optional self-hosted server
- ✓Server Pro web console, 2FA, audit
- ✓OIDC/LDAP on Basic Pro
- ✓Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
- ✓Individual $11.88 / Basic $23.88 per month, annual
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | month | Open source and free; Online status; Community support |
| Individual | $11.88 | month | 1 login user; 20 managed devices; Unlimited concurrent connections |
| Basic | $23.88 | month | Everything in the individual plan; 10 login users; 100 managed devices |
| Customized | $23.88 | month | Everything in the basic plan; $1.20 for each additional user; $0.12 for each additional device |
| Customized V2 | $23.88 | month | Everything in the basic self-hosting plan but with limited concurrent connections; Unlimited concurrent sessions per concurrent connection; $1.20 for each additional user |