RustDesk
RustDesk is a free, open-source remote desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux. An open-source remote desktop application designed for self-hosting, as an alternative to TeamViewer. It has 127,353 GitHub stars and is released under the AGPL-3.0 license, and people use it instead of AnyDesk and TeamViewer.
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Install RustDesk
Package names found in the project's README. Each links to its package page so you can check the publisher first.
flatpak install flathub com.rustdesk.RustDeskReplaces
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Is RustDesk free and open source?
Yes. RustDesk's source code is public on GitHub under the AGPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install RustDesk?
Flathub: flatpak install flathub com.rustdesk.RustDesk. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: 1.5.0).
Can RustDesk replace AnyDesk?
RustDesk is commonly used as a free alternative to AnyDesk and TeamViewer. Features differ, so check that it opens the file formats and covers the workflows you rely on before switching.