RustDesk
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Open-Source Remote Desktop with Self-Hosted Server Solutions
How to Replace RustDeskOverview
Features
32 features across 14 categories
Access(1)
Host the web client on your server with your domain name for easier remote access
Authentication(2)
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol integration for user management
OpenID Connect single sign-on integration
Compatibility(1)
Support for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android platforms
Customization(3)
More than 90 configurable options to meet specific needs
Customize the RustDesk client with your brand name, icon, and logo
Generate custom-branded client applications
Features(2)
Clipboard sharing functionality in web client V2
File transfer capability in web client V2
Infrastructure(2)
Multiple relay servers for better performance and redundancy
Deploy RustDesk on your own servers for complete control over data and infrastructure
Installation(2)
Docker-based installation for simplified deployment
Built-in network configuration and server setup for simple on-premise deployment
Licensing(1)
Built as open-source software with community contributions
Localization(1)
Support for international keyboard layouts in web client V2
Management(5)
Organize and manage your contacts and devices with an address book
Manage all settings from a central location
Change device ID functionality
Display online status of connected devices
Manage your RustDesk deployment through a web-based console
Performance(2)
Improved video codecs in web client V2
Support for unlimited concurrent remote connections
Reliability(1)
On-premise deployment ensures optimal performance and minimal downtime
Security(7)
Control and manage access permissions for users and devices
Track and audit all activities for compliance and security monitoring
Allow access across multiple user groups
Ensure regulatory compliance and data sovereignty with on-premise deployment
User-level ACL and device groups in addition to user groups
On-premise deployment keeps data under your control with enhanced security measures
2FA security feature for enhanced account protection
Support(2)
Support from active community members
Dedicated support team assistance for paid plans
Pricing
Free
- ✓Open source and free
- ✓Online status
- ✓Community support
Individual Pro
- ✓1 login user
- ✓20 managed devices
- ✓Unlimited concurrent connections
- ✓2FA
- ✓Web console
- ✓Address book
- ✓Audit log
- ✓Change ID
- ✓Access control
- ✓Centralized settings
- ✓Distributed relay servers
Basic Pro
Popular- ✓Everything in the individual plan
- ✓10 login users
- ✓100 managed devices
- ✓OIDC (SSO)
- ✓LDAP integration
- ✓Cross group access
- ✓Custom client generator
Customized Pro
- ✓Everything in the basic plan
- ✓$1 for each additional user
- ✓$0.1 for each additional device
Customized V2 Pro
- ✓Everything in the basic plan (with limited concurrent connections)
- ✓Unlimited concurrent sessions per concurrent connection
- ✓$1 for each additional user
- ✓$0.1 for each additional device
- ✓$20 for each additional concurrent connection
Cost Calculator
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Build vs Buy
Should you build a RustDesk alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 32 features.
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Better ValueBuild Your Own
Buying RustDesk saves ~$36,960 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 32 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
2 known integrations