Open Source RustDesk Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to RustDesk for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best open source Mac alternative is DWService. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to RustDesk and nine of them are open source and available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Mac alternatives to RustDesk are HopToDesk, TigerVNC, MeshCentral and X2Go.

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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.

    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.

    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.

    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
  7. X2Go icon

    X2Go

     72 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    X2Go screenshot 1
     
  8. AFK Remote icon

    AFK Remote

     2 likes

    AFK connects your iPhone or Android to your Mac via WebRTC. Built for developers using AI coding agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex) who want to check in from the couch, give feedback, and kick off tasks without being stuck at their desk.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Mac
    • iPad
    AFK Remote screenshot 1
     
  9. reminal icon

    reminal

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    Close the lid and walk away — every window, desktop and terminal on your machines, live in any browser. E2E-encrypted, no open ports, no client, no account.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Close the lid and walk away: every window on the Mac stays live and controllable in any browser.
     
  11. WhipDesk icon

    WhipDesk

     Like

    WhipDesk is an open-source, mobile-first remote desktop tool designed for developers who want to access and control their development machine from a phone or browser.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Online
    WhipDesk screenshot 1
     
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