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RustDeskDeskIn
Freemium

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

 Free

Offered as a free download; the homepage does not list prices.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Self-hosted Android, iOS
  • 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
  • Mobile apps for Android and iOS
  • Free download for personal use
  • 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
  • Closed source
  • Homepage gives little technical detail about platforms and security
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: AGPL-3.0 License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Needs internet

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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