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 19 are open source and available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Linux alternatives to RustDesk are HopToDesk, TigerVNC, MeshCentral and Apache Guacamole.

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  1. DWService icon

    DWService

     99 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.

    123 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. HopToDesk icon

    HopToDesk

     34 likes

    HopToDesk is a free, open source remote desktop application for Windows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD, Android, iOS, Chrome OS and Raspberry Pi, plus a browser-based web client for everything else. It provides remote control, screen sharing, file transfer and live chat between any two...

    25 HopToDesk alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    HopToDesk main window: your device ID and password, unattended access toggle, and recent sessions across Windows, Mac, Android and Linux devices.
     
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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
  4. TigerVNC icon

    TigerVNC

     83 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.

    80 TigerVNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Viewer Interface
     
  5. MeshCentral icon

    MeshCentral

     46 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.

    55 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.

    • MeshCentral is Free and Open SourceRustDesk is Freemium and Open Source
  8. Remotely icon

    Remotely

     29 likes

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

    Cost / License

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

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

    FreeRDP

     19 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.

    85 FreeRDP alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • openSUSE
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Flathub
    FreeRDP screenshot 1
     
  10. X2Go icon

    X2Go

     72 likes

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

    50 X2Go alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    X2Go 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:

    101 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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Vinagre connected to a windows machine
     
  13. screego icon

    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.

    145 Connections alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    Connections screenshot 1
     
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