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Parsec vs RustDesk: catalog facts
ParsecRustDesk
Freemium

Free for personal use, with paid plans for extra features and teams.

Freemium

The clients and the open-source server are free. A paid RustDesk Server Pro adds extra…

Windows, macOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Self-hosted
  • Low-latency streaming at up to 4K and 60 fps
  • Clear text and colour when viewing remote screens
  • Self-hosted relay and rendezvous servers, so sessions never touch a third-party SaaS
  • Windows, macOS, Linux and Android clients, plus a web client you can host yourself
  • Proprietary software
  • Needs a fast, stable network connection for best results
  • Run without your own server and you are relying on the project’s public infrastructure
  • Unattended access and Wayland support have been moving targets on Linux
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: AGPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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