RustDesk
Open-source remote desktop software with self-hosted server options
RustDesk is open-source remote desktop software for unattended access and remote support, with the option to run its servers on your own infrastructure. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, and includes a web client that can be hosted on your own domain. The project is distributed under open source and developed with a community on GitHub.
Core capabilities include self-hosted deployment through Docker, a customizable client with your own name, icon, and logo, and more than 90 configuration options. The Pro server adds an address book, audit log, access control, centralized settings, distributed relay servers, 2FA, a web console, OIDC (SSO), LDAP integration, cross-group access, and a custom client generator. The web console manages users, devices, permissions, strategies, and licenses.
RustDesk is aimed at individuals, IT support, IT administration, remote work, and industrial use. A free self-hosting plan covers online status and community support. Paid Pro plans are annual, seat- and device-based, with tiers for one login user and 20 managed devices, ten login users and 100 managed devices, and customized plans that add users, devices, or concurrent connections. Paid plans include customer support; trial availability is handled by contacting the vendor.
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