How to Build Your Own RustDesk
Replace RustDesk with a custom build. Open-Source Remote Desktop with Self-Hosted Server Solutions
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 32 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
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Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 32 features
Security(7 features)
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
+2 more in this category
Management(5 features)
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
Customization(3 features)
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
Authentication(2 features)
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol integration for user management
OpenID Connect single sign-on integration
Features(2 features)
Clipboard sharing functionality in web client V2
File transfer capability in web client V2
Infrastructure(2 features)
Multiple relay servers for better performance and redundancy
Deploy RustDesk on your own servers for complete control over data and infrastructure
Installation(2 features)
Docker-based installation for simplified deployment
Built-in network configuration and server setup for simple on-premise deployment
Performance(2 features)
Improved video codecs in web client V2
Support for unlimited concurrent remote connections
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