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rustdesk alternatives

An open-source remote desktop software, written in Rust.

Remote desktop #18 Remote desktop

12 Windows apps in the same category as rustdesk, ranked by what they have in common and by popularity.

  • TeamViewer

    Secure remote access and support.

    Proprietary 15.83.5 50.5M ↓ admin, remote-desktop
  • UltraVNC

    VNC client and server graphical desktop sharing via RFB protocol

    Open source 1.8.3.1 521.6K ↓ ★ 1.5K admin, remote-desktop
  • TigerVNC

    High performance, multi-platform VNC client and server

    Open source 1.16.2 74.6K ↓ ★ 7.6K admin, remote-desktop
  • NETworkManager

    A powerful tool for managing networks and troubleshoot network problems!

    Open source 2026.7.7.0 51.1K ↓ ★ 8.8K remote-desktop, internet
  • TightVNC

    Free, Lightweight, Fast and Reliable Remote Control / Remote Desktop Software

    Open source 2.8.89 1.3M ↓ admin, remote-desktop
  • Terminals

    Multi tab terminal services/remote desktop client.

    Other licence 4.0.1.0 399.1K ↓ ★ 1.4K admin
  • Citrix Workspace

    Citrix Workspace is a complete digital workspace solution that delivers secure access to the information, apps, and other content that is relevant to a person’s role in your organization.

    Proprietary 26.7.1.4 355.6K ↓ admin, remote-desktop
  • SuperPuTTY

    The SuperPuTTY Window Manager for putty sessions

    Open source 1.5.0.0 28.6K ↓ ★ 2.1K
  • Remote Desktop Manager

    Remote Connections & Passwords. Everywhere!

    Proprietary 2026.3.12.0 289.5K ↓ admin, teamviewer, remote-desktop
  • RealVNC Viewer

    The original VNC Viewer and the most secure way to connect to your devices remotely.

    Proprietary 7.15.1.18 937.5K ↓ remote-desktop
  • NoMachine

    Free remote desktop for everybody. This version contains both the server and the client side parts of the application.

    Free 10.2.3 288.2K ↓ admin, remote-desktop
  • Chrome Remote Desktop Host

    The easy way to remotely connect with your home or work computer, or share your screen with others.

    Free 157.0.8103.7 241.6K ↓ admin, remote-desktop

Comparison

AppLicenceVersionUpdatedGitHub starsChocolatey downloads
rustdesk Open source 1.5.0 — 367.6K
TeamViewer Proprietary 15.83.5 October 30, 2026 — 50.5M
UltraVNC Open source 1.8.3.1 October 26, 2026 1.5K 521.6K
TigerVNC Open source 1.16.2 March 26, 2026 7.6K 74.6K
NETworkManager Open source 2026.7.7.0 July 7, 2026 8.8K 51.1K
TightVNC Open source 2.8.89 October 2, 2026 — 1.3M
Terminals Other licence 4.0.1.0 June 21, 2021 1.4K 399.1K
Citrix Workspace Proprietary 26.7.1.4 October 8, 2026 — 355.6K
SuperPuTTY Open source 1.5.0.0 May 5, 2025 2.1K 28.6K
Remote Desktop Manager Proprietary 2026.3.12.0 September 30, 2026 — 289.5K
RealVNC Viewer Proprietary 7.15.1.18 October 15, 2025 — 937.5K
NoMachine Free 10.2.3 October 6, 2026 — 288.2K
Chrome Remote Desktop Host Free 157.0.8103.7 October 30, 2026 — 241.6K