RustDesk
RustDesk is a free, open-source developer tool for Android. An open-source remote desktop application, the TeamViewer alternative. It has 127,353 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0-only license, and you can install it from F-Droid.
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About RustDesk
An open-source remote desktop application, the open source TeamViewer alternative. Source code: Doc: In order for a remote device to control your Android device via mouse or touch, you need to allow RustDesk to use the "Accessibility" service, RustDesk uses AccessibilityService API to implement Android remote control. In addition to remote control, you can also transfer files between Android devices and PCs easily with RustDesk. You have full control of your data, with no concerns about security. You can use our rendezvous/relay server, or self-hosting, or write your own rendezvous/relay server.
Privacy and F-Droid
F-Droid builds RustDesk from its published source code and flags anti-features such as ads, tracking or reliance on non-free services.
- Tracks or reports your activity
Screenshots
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Is RustDesk free and open source?
Yes. RustDesk's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0-only license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free. F-Droid flags these anti-features on its latest build: tracks or reports your activity.
How do I install RustDesk?
You can install RustDesk from F-Droid (package com.carriez.flutter_hbb); the links are on this page. Its GitHub repository also publishes releases (latest: 1.5.0).
Is RustDesk still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 28, 2026. Its F-Droid listing was last updated on Jul 16, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.