RustDesk
Open sourceRustDesk
- Category
- Remote & VPN
- Version
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- Manifest checked
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- Size
- ~40 MB
- Licence terms
- Open source (AGPL) · free for personal and business use
- Supported OS
- Windows 11 · 10
- Install method
- Manual install
- Developer
- RustDesk
- Downloads via this site
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What it is
An open-source remote desktop program. It was built as an alternative to TeamViewer and AnyDesk, and its distinguishing feature is that you can run your own relay server. Under the AGPL licence it costs nothing for individuals or companies.
When to pick this
For remote access at work, or to avoid pressure to upgrade to a paid plan. If connection speed and stability matter most, AnyDesk is still ahead.
Details
Runs without installing
The downloaded file works as-is, so you do not have to talk someone through an installation to help them.
Self-hosted server
Run your own relay and connections never pass through an outside service — an option where security policy forbids third-party remote tools.
Business use
No licence cost even for work, unlike AnyDesk and TeamViewer which both charge for commercial use.
After a reformat
ID and server settings
A fresh install gives this PC a new ID. If you ran your own server, re-enter the ID/relay server address and key under Settings → Network. The settings screen can export and import the server configuration; export it before formatting.
Unattended-access password
The permanent password for connecting to this PC is set again.
Distribution
- Redistribution policy
- Open source licence
- Official site
- https://rustdesk.com/