RustDesk
github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk- Category
- Productivity
- Pricing
- Open Source
- Type
- APP
- Builder
- rustdesk
- GitHub
- 118.9k stars
- Added
- May 7, 2026
About
An open-source remote desktop application written in Rust that allows users to control computers remotely. Offers self-hosting capabilities as a privacy-focused alternative to TeamViewer with no configuration required.
Why it made the leaderboard
RustDesk is a legitimate open-source alternative to commercial remote desktop solutions with strong differentiation through privacy-first architecture, self-hosting capabilities, and impressive community adoption (112k stars). The Rust implementation suggests robust performance, and it addresses real pain points around vendor lock-in and data privacy that affect many users and organizations.
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remote-desktopself-hostedprivacyrustteamviewer-alternativep2pcross-platform
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RustDocker
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