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.

filter to find the best alternatives

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.
RustDesk iconRustDesk
  246
  • ...

Open source tool for secure remote access and screen sharing, supporting cross-platform use and self-hosting for complete data control.

More about RustDesk
More about RustDesk
RustDesk alternatives page was last updated Apr 19, 2025
Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
  1. Quick Assist icon

    Quick Assist

     1 like
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    A remote desktop tool integrated in Windows that's geared towards helping solve technical issues remotely, quickly and easily.

    28 Quick Assist alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Quick Assist screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors

    Quick Assist VS RustDesk

     
  2. AweSun Remote Desktop icon

    AweSun Remote Desktop

     1 like
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    AweSun Remote Desktop enables you to connect to your work computer, from your laptop or mobile devices, anytime and anywhere. It’s free, fast and simple.

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Connection Screen

    Top AweSun Remote Desktop Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Desktop Sharing
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  Unattended Access
    6.  Remote Reboot
    7.  No port forwarding required
    8.  Low Latency
    9.  Remote Printing
    10.  Support for Remote Control
    11.  Audio Calling
    12.  SSH

    AweSun Remote Desktop VS RustDesk

     
  4. DesktopAssist icon

    DesktopAssist

     3 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    DesktopAssist is a remote access software, enables you to remotely access and securely control your's or your client's desktop. Is simple, fast and is free for personal use.

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    DesktopAssist screenshot 1

    DesktopAssist Features

    1.  Unattended Access
    2.  Desktop Sharing
    3.  Portable
    4.  No port forwarding required

    DesktopAssist VS RustDesk

     
  5. Ad
    Screenshot
    Duet Display icon
    Duet Display

    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 professi...

    https://www.duetdisplay.com
    Learn More
  6. Thincast Client icon

    Thincast Client

     3 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Thincast Client turns your computer into a fully Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Client, making it easy to connect remotely to your company's infrastructure. Using the Remote Desktop (RD) WebAccess Client you gain easy access to and control of published virtual machines (with...

    137 Thincast Client alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Thincast Client Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Portable
    3.  Screen Sharing
    4.  Desktop Sharing
    5.  Low Latency
    6.  RDP
    7.  Integrated File Sharing
    8.  Remote gaming
    9.  VNC Support
    10.  Remote Support

    Thincast Client VS RustDesk

     
  7. RapidSupport icon

    RapidSupport

     2 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    RapidSupport allows you to effortlessly support your clients no matter where they are located! It works through most firewalls and routers without any special configuration to remote control your client's PC.

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    RapidSupport screenshot 1

    RapidSupport Features

    1.  RDP
    2.  Remote Support
    3.  VNC Support

    RapidSupport VS RustDesk

     
  8. MSP360 Remote Desktop icon

    MSP360 Remote Desktop

     28 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    MSP360 Remote Desktop is a software for remote control and desktop sharing. The solution is designed to quickly and securely access and control a remote desktop or server computer over the Internet.

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    MSP360 Remote Desktop screenshot 1

    MSP360 Remote Desktop Features

    1.  Unattended Access
    2.  Desktop Sharing
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  AES-256 Encryption
    5.  PC Remote access
    6.  Encrypted Connection
    7.  Voice Chat
    8.  Integrated File Sharing

    MSP360 Remote Desktop VS RustDesk

     
  10. FixMe.IT icon

    FixMe.IT

     7 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    FixMe provides IT professionals from businesses of all sizes with an easy-to-use, reliable and cost-effective solution that allows to deliver both on-demand and unattended remote support to customers located anywhere in the world. Starting at $25/month, a single FixMe.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    FixMe.IT screenshot 1

    FixMe.IT Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  Drag and Drop
    4.  Integrated File Sharing
    5.  Remote Support
    6.  White-labeled
    7.  Remote Reboot
    8.  Concurrent work
    9.  Integrated Chat

    FixMe.IT VS RustDesk

     
  11. NetSupport Manager icon

    NetSupport Manager

     2 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Offers a high speed, multi-platform PC remote control without the need for a 3rd party service, plus a great deal more. The latest enhancements include its unique PIN connect features and geo-locate tool.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    Monitor

    NetSupport Manager Features

    1.  Wake on LAN
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  Two-factor Authentication
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    7.  User Session Recording
    8.  Desktop Sharing
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Real time collaboration

    NetSupport Manager VS RustDesk

     
  12. Screens icon

    Screens

     14 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Screens is a VNC client for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac OS X that allows you to remotely connect to your computer.

    80 Screens alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Screens screenshot 1

    Screens Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  SSH
    3.  VNC Server
    4.  VNC Support
    5.  VNC Viewer

    Screens VS RustDesk

     
  13. Getscreen.me icon

    Getscreen.me

     9 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Getscreen.me cloud software allows you to connect to your desktop remotely via a direct link from your browser. If you need fast connect to the user's computer and help him solve a problem - use the quick support function.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Telegram
    • Google Chrome
    • Jira
    • LiveChat
    • Google Authenticator
    Getscreen.me screenshot 1

    Top Getscreen.me Features

    1.  Desktop Sharing
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  Unattended Access
    4.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Real time collaboration
    7.  End-to-End Encryption
    8.  User Session Recording
    9.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    10.  Full-page Screenshot
    11.  Annotate Screenshot
    12.  Upload Screenshot

    Getscreen.me VS RustDesk

     
You are at page 6 of RustDesk alternatives