RustDesk as an AnyDesk alternative: all the benefits
Updated 10/16/2026
AnyDesk is fast, but the price grows with the number of devices and sessions, and the traffic passes through the company's servers. RustDesk gives you the same smooth experience, but open-source and on your own server.
RustDesk advantages over AnyDesk
- No per-device subscription: connect as many devices as you want, the cost stays that of the server.
- Your own relay server: sessions go through your infrastructure, not AnyDesk's, for privacy and GDPR compliance.
- Open-source: auditable code, no dependence on a commercial vendor.
- End-to-end encryption on all connections.
- Cross-platform: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and web.
- Branding: you can build a client with your own brand for your customers.
- Performance: low latency when the server is close to your users, with file transfer and multi-monitor support.
Who it is for
Perfect for companies that provide remote support, internal IT teams or users who want full control over their data and predictable costs.
How to start
Install RustDesk Server with one click from the app catalog. The server address and the key for clients are in the access file on the server. See also the comparison RustDesk vs TeamViewer vs AnyDesk.
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