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SubnetDesk vs NoMachine: catalog facts
SubnetDeskNoMachine
Free

Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0.

Paid

A paid licence is required for most editions. Check the vendor's current Personal Edition…

Windows Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Designed for LAN and VPN use rather than public relays
  • Builds on the mature RustDesk codebase
  • Noticeably smooth on video and audio compared with VNC
  • Multi-monitor, printing and file transfer included
  • No published GitHub releases
  • Smaller project than upstream RustDesk
  • The free tier was replaced by a Personal Edition in version 10; check the current terms
  • Closed source
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: AGPL-3.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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