Open Source RustDesk Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to RustDesk for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best open source Linux alternative is DWService. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to RustDesk and 18 are open source and available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Linux alternatives to RustDesk are TigerVNC, HopToDesk, MeshCentral and Apache Guacamole.

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  1. DWService icon

    DWService

     98 likes

    DWService is a half (only the client/agent) open source project which offers a service that allows access to remote systems (Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry...) using a standard web browser - without any component required on the client side.

    117 DWService alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
    It allows you to fully control the remote system by displaying its screen and allowing cursor control and keyboard input
     
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    DWService vs RustDesk Comments
    lgwhitlock
    Positive
    0

    While it is a bit different it works well and gets the job done. I prefer native programs, but it is a good system working with your web browser.

    thomasfrankenbach
    Positive
    0

    All in one rd solution with great management tools and shell extension, gui, whatever you might need. for free. no ads. you CAN donate but its 100% free and really reliable.

    • DWService is Freemium and Open SourceRustDesk is also Freemium and Open Source
  2. TigerVNC icon

    TigerVNC

     81 likes

    TigerVNC is an advanced VNC implementation. It is based on the fourth generation of VNC. TigerVNC also includes features from the TightVNC and TurboVNC projects. This includes accelerated JPEG compression. TigerVNC supports the latest X.Org X server.

    77 TigerVNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Viewer Interface
     
  4. HopToDesk icon

    HopToDesk

     28 likes

    HopToDesk is a Remote Desktop Software that focuses on privacy and security. Allowing users to connect and control any device from anywhere. HopToDesk with its frictionless application is perfect for enterprises with work-from-home employees or the personal user who wants to...

    21 HopToDesk alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    HopToDesk screenshot 1
     
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    HopToDesk vs RustDesk Comments
    Aleksandr Dikov
    Negative
    0

    HopToDesk feels and looks like a fork of RustDesk with stylish top panel, but without some features. I found nothing better than RustDesk already offers.

    • HopToDesk is Free and Open SourceRustDesk is Freemium and Open Source
  5. MeshCentral icon

    MeshCentral

     44 likes

    This is a full computer management web site. With MeshCentral, you can run your own web server to remotely manage and control computers on a local network or anywhere on the internet.

    50 MeshCentral alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Node.JS
    • npm
    MeshCentral Login Page
     
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    MeshCentral vs RustDesk Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It's free, self-hosted, open source, multiplatform, etc.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • MeshCentral is Free and Open SourceRustDesk is Freemium and Open Source
  7. Remotely icon

    Remotely

     28 likes

    Remotely is a free and open-source remote desktop, remote scripting, and rich auto-complete to maximize your IT support efficiency.

    127 Remotely alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    List of remote hosts that can be controlled (unattended or attended).
     
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    X2Go

     72 likes

    X2Go is an open source remote desktop software for Linux that uses the NX technology protocol.

    47 X2Go alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    X2Go screenshot 1
     
  10. FreeRDP icon

    FreeRDP

     17 likes

    FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), released under the Apache license. Enjoy the freedom of using your software wherever you want, the way you want it, in a world where interoperability can finally liberate your computing experience.

    78 FreeRDP alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • openSUSE
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Flathub
    FreeRDP screenshot 1
     
  11. Xrdp icon

    Xrdp

     18 likes

    xrdp provides a graphical login to remote machines using Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). xrdp accepts connections from a variety of RDP clients:

    95 Xrdp alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  12. Vinagre icon

    Vinagre

     36 likes

    A VNC/SSH Client for the GNOME Desktop

    • You can connect to several machines at the same time with tabs
    • You can keep track of your most used connections with favorites
    • You can keep track of your recently used connections through GtkRecent
    • You can browse your network f.
    77 Vinagre alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Vinagre connected to a windows machine
     
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    screego

     12 likes

    For developers, screen sharing shouldn’t be optimized for low bandwidth or presenting some slides. It should be high definition, that you still can read the tiny font of your colleague. No more, “wait a minute, the stream isn’t updating”.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Docker
     
  14. Connections icon

    Connections

     3 likes

    Connections allows you to connect to and use other desktops. This can be a great way to access content or software on a different desktop operating system. It can also be used as a way to provide support to users who might need help.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    Connections screenshot 1
     
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