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. GoTo Meeting icon

    GoTo Meeting

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    Web conferencing tool provides real-time collaboration, scheduled meetings, automated transcripts, enterprise features like Microsoft integration, up to 100 users, business messaging, call routing, multi-channel team and customer voice communication solutions.

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    GoTo Meeting Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  Video Conferencing
    4.  Integrated Chat
    5.  Online collaboration
    6. Microsoft Active Directory icon  Active Directory integration

    GoTo Meeting VS RustDesk

     
  2. RDP Remote icon

    RDP Remote

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    RDPRemote is a tool that allows to connect to any Windows computer, from anywhere using RDP or VNC protocols. RDPRemote uses Windows Remote Desktop Connection (mstsc.exe) or a standard VNC client/server application such as TightVNC/UltraVNC.

    106 RDP Remote alternatives

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    • Windows
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    RDP Remote Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Remote Support
    3.  RDP
    4.  VNC Support

    RDP Remote VS RustDesk

     
  4. Corporate Armor Connect & Fix icon

    Corporate Armor Connect & Fix

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    Free & Secure Remote Support Software for your Business, School, Government office or Not-for-Profit. Connect & Fix is secure, reliable remote desktop software that enables you to support your staff or clients remotely, from anywhere in the world.

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    • Free • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Corporate Armor Connect & Fix Features

    1.  Remote Support
    2.  Remote Work

    Corporate Armor Connect & Fix 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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    2X RDP Client

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    2X Client for RDP/Remote desktop is an RDP client that enables you to connect to your home or office PC from any desktop, laptop or mobile device.

    46 2X RDP Client alternatives

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    On 25 February 2015, 2X Software was acquired by Parallels, Inc. The 2X products, Remote Application Server and Mobile Device Management, are now included in Parallels offering.

    2X RDP Client Features

    1.  RDP

    2X RDP Client VS RustDesk

     
  7. FastX icon

    FastX

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    FastX is the leading X Windows solution for a remote Linux desktop. Affordable, even cheap. Free demo download.

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux

    FastX Features

    1.  RDP
    2.  VNC Support
    3.  X server

    FastX VS RustDesk

     
  8. Fog Creek Copilot icon

    Fog Creek Copilot

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    Copilot OneClick is a new feature that makes it even easier to support the people you help most often. Install Copilot OneClick once, then connect to their computers with just a single click. Whether you are helping your parents each weekend or running a corporate help desk...

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    • US flagUnited States

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    • Mac
    • Windows

    Fog Creek Copilot Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Desktop Sharing
    3.  VNC Support
    4.  Remote Support
    5.  RDP

    Fog Creek Copilot VS RustDesk

     
  10. Simplehelp icon

    Simplehelp

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    Web based remote support software for a one time purchase with no subscription. Support your customers as well as the leading brand but for a fraction of the cost. Your customers join a central queue simply by visiting your website with the SimpleHelp client integrated as just...

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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    Simplehelp Features

    1.  Remote Support

    Simplehelp VS RustDesk

     
  11. imPcRemote icon

    imPcRemote

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    imPcRemote is a remote support tool that enables instant, secure, and trouble-free connections between remote computers over the web.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    imPcRemote Features

    1.  Unattended Access
    2.  Remote Support
    3.  Attended access
    4.  Passes through firewalls easily

    imPcRemote VS RustDesk

     
  12. ThinLinc icon

    ThinLinc

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    A Linux remote desktop server built on open source technology.

    139 ThinLinc alternatives

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    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    ThinLinc Features

    1.  Desktop Sharing
    2.  High Availability
    3.  Single Sign-On
    4.  Remote Printing
    5.  Linux-based
    6.  Remote Desktop Server

    ThinLinc VS RustDesk

     
  13. Iperius Remote icon

    Iperius Remote

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    Iperius Remote is a Remote Desktop Software that helps ITPROS to provide assistance everywhere. Automatic Access, File Transfer, Multiple Connections.

    50 Iperius Remote alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

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    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Unattended Access
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  User Session Recording
    5.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    6.  Screen Sharing
    7.  Portable
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Desktop Sharing
    10.  Remote Support
    11.  Integrated File Sharing
    12.  Remote Printing

    Iperius Remote VS RustDesk

     
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