RustDesk
Open-source remote desktop—self-host the relay and skip TeamViewer subscriptions.
Quick facts
- Price model
- Open source
- Starting price
- Free; self-host optional
- Best for
- Helping parents with PC issues · Remote access to home PC · Small IT support
- Replaces
- TeamViewer, AnyDesk commercial, GoToAssist
- Platforms
- MacWindowsLinuxiOSAndroid
- Last verified
- 2026-06-22
Why it's listed
TeamViewer-style help without surprise commercial license letters.
RustDesk lets you support family PCs or access your own machines remotely. Open-source clients with optional self-hosted server replace per-seat remote support SaaS bills for households and small shops.
The catch
Self-hosted relay takes setup; public servers have usage policies to read.
Good fit for
- Family tech support
- Homelab admins
Not ideal for
- Enterprises needing audited vendor SLAs
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