RustDesk Alternatives

RustDesk is described as 'Open source tool for secure remote access and screen sharing, supporting cross-platform use and self-hosting for complete data control' and is a very popular Remote Desktop tool in the remote work & education category. There are more than 100 alternatives to RustDesk for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best RustDesk alternative is TeamViewer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Remmina or Chrome Remote Desktop. Other great apps like RustDesk are AnyDesk, Parsec, mRemoteNG and TightVNC.

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RustDesk alternatives are mainly Remote Desktop Tools, but if you're looking for Help Desk Platforms or Web Conferencing Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows + Open Source and Open Source + Remote Desktop. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to RustDesk.
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Open source tool for secure remote access and screen sharing, supporting cross-platform use and self-hosting for complete data control.

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RustDesk alternatives page was last updated Apr 19, 2025
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  1. Remote Utilities icon

    Remote Utilities

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    Remote Utilities is a remote PC access program for connecting to a remote PC over LAN or via the Internet. The program is used by system administrators, home users and helpdesks for remotely managing PCs in their corporate or home network, or providing customer support.

    111 Remote Utilities alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
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    Top Remote Utilities Features

    1.  RDP Functionality
    2. Microsoft Active Directory icon  Active Directory integration
    3.  Integrated File Sharing
    4.  Bypass Firewall
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Unattended Access
    7.  Two-factor Authentication
    8.  Screen Sharing
    9.  Desktop Sharing
    10.  Portable
    11.  Attended access
    12.  Proxy support

    Remote Utilities VS RustDesk

     
  2. Duet Display icon

    Duet Display

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    Utilize your iOS or Android device as an efficient second screen for your PC or Mac, without Wi-Fi. Transfer apps, use touch and gesture controls, and leverage the touch bar feature on iPad. The Duet Pro upgrade offers a professional-grade graphics tablet with pressure sensitivity, ideal for creative work.

    33 Duet Display alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • visionOS
    Duet Display screenshot 1

    Duet Display Features

    1.  Pressure Sensitivity
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors

    Duet Display VS RustDesk

     
  4. AnyViewer icon

    AnyViewer

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    Experience efficient remote desktop access with streaming protocols, support for multiple computers, Instant Chat, security features like 256-bit encryption, GDPR compliance, two-factor authentication, and options like screen blackening and input disabling, ensuring seamless IT support.

    20 AnyViewer alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Mac
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  Unattended Access
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Real time collaboration
    6.  Remote Work
    7.  Remote Support
    8.  ECC Encryption

    AnyViewer VS RustDesk

     
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    LogMeIn Resolve

    Offers endpoint management with remote control, IT tools integrating remote monitoring, management, access, support, ticketing, and automation. Mobile Device Management manages apps, security, and devices across systems.

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    DameWare

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    The DameWare NT Utilities software is an enterprise systems management application containing an integrated collection of Windows Administration Utilities incorporated within a centralized interface for remote management of Windows Servers and Workstations.

    66 DameWare alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    DameWare screenshot 1

    DameWare Features

    1.  Remote Support
    2.  AD Administration
    3.  Remote Connection through Firewall
    4.  Exchange

    DameWare VS RustDesk

     
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    BeyondTrust

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    BeyondTrust offers the industry’s broadest set of privileged access management capabilities to defend against cyber attacks.

    86 BeyondTrust alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    BeyondTrust screenshot 1

    BeyondTrust Features

    1.  User Session Recording
    2.  Remote Support

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    • BeyondTrust is the most popular SaaS alternative to RustDesk.

    • BeyondTrust is Paid and ProprietaryRustDesk is Freemium and Open Source
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    Jump Desktop

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    Jump Desktop is a remote desktop client that lets you securely connect to other computers. Connect to as many computers as you want. Monitor all sessions at once with Live Preview. Filter computers by keyword or connection details using live search.

    66 Jump Desktop alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Jump Desktop screenshot 1

    Jump Desktop Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Wake on LAN
    3.  Screen Sharing
    4.  Two-factor Authentication
    5.  Unattended Access
    6.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    7.  Portable
    8.  VNC Support
    9.  Support for Multiple protocols

    Jump Desktop VS RustDesk

     
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    screego

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    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”.

    28 screego alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Docker

    screego Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Web-Based
    3.  Low Latency
    4.  WebRTC

    screego VS RustDesk

     
  11. Radmin icon

    Radmin

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    Radmin (Remote Administrator) is the popular, award winning secure remote control software which enables you to work on a remote computer in real time as if you were using its own keyboard and mouse. You can remotely access the same computer from multiple places and use advanced...

    90 Radmin alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Radmin Server Tray Icon

    Radmin Features

    1.  Unattended Access
    2.  Remote Support
    3.  Low Latency
    4.  VNC Support

    Radmin VS RustDesk

     
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    Vinagre

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    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.
    73 Vinagre alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Vinagre connected to a windows machine
    Discontinued

    Last updated on May 18, 2022.

    Vinagre Features

    1.  VNC Support
    2.  SSH

    Vinagre VS RustDesk

     
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    1Remote

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    1Remote (previously PRemoteM) is a modern personal remote session manager and launcher. It is a single place to manage all your remote sessions supporting a number of different protocols.

    17 1Remote alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    1Remote screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  RDP
    2.  Support for Multiple protocols
    3.  SSH
    4.  VNC Viewer
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Portable
    8.  No registration required
    9.  VNC Support
    10.  Tabbed interface
    11.  Support for SFTP

    1Remote VS RustDesk

     
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