RustDesk is a fast, secure, and open-source remote desktop software designed for self-hosting, remote access, and IT support. It provides a privacy-focused alternative to TeamViewer and AnyDesk, offering full control over your data with minimal configuration.
The client is fully open source, while users have the option to choose between two server solutions: the Professional Server, a premium offering with advanced features available for purchase, and the Basic Server, a free and open-source alternative for those who prefer a self-hosted setup.
RustDesk features
- Open-source & free remote desktop solution
- Cross-platform compatibility – Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and Web
- End-to-end encryption (E2EE) based on NaCl for secure connections
- Peer-to-peer (P2P) connectivity for fast and private remote access
- Self-hosting support – Own your data with easy deployment on your infrastructure
- Supports VP8, VP9, AV1 (software) and H264, H265 (hardware) codecs for efficient streaming
- Unattended access for remote management
- File transfer & clipboard sharing
- Multi-monitor support & remote printing
- Low-latency & high-performance remote access
- Session recording & chat functionality
- Professional & Basic server options for flexible deployment
- Lightweight & minimal resource usage
- No third-party server dependency for privacy
- No installation or admin privileges needed on Windows (elevate privileges locally or remotely on demand)
- Easy installation & minimal configuration required
- Custom branding & enterprise-level features available
RustDesk 1.4.9 changelog:
Added
- Support controller user attribution in audit logs #15407
- Feature: Restore the last viewed monitor on auto reconnect #15441
- auto-close terminal tab/window when shell exits #15448
- Add authentication details to connection audit #15456
Changes
- refact: remove feature cli #15524
Fixes
- Fix/session scope permission audit #15469
- fix: non-E2EE show dialog #15514
- fix(wayland): clipboard, support ext-data-control #15366
- refact: file transfer, do this for all conflicts(tasks) #15385
- fix(clipboard): unix, refresh cached file size/mtime on re-copy #15392
- fix(custom-client): show options, incoming-only #15394
- fix(fuse): fuse path broken, since ipc path changed #15406
- Tray menu opens on left-click after tray-icon ≥0.17 update (regression from 1.4.6) #15413
- fix(android): sync input service state with Flutter #15419
- fix(fuse): umount #15426
- fix(update): msi, norestart #15440
- fix(clipboard): make CLIPRDR format-map growth checked #15493
Download: RustDesk 64-bit | MSI | 32-bit ~20.0 MB (Open Source)
Links: RustDesk Home Page | Other platforms | Screenshot
