# RustDesk

- **Canonical URI:** https://www.vioscale.ai/software/rustdesk
- **Category:** Remote Access
- **Homepage:** https://rustdesk.com
- **Also known as:** rustdesk
- **Profile claimed by vendor:** no
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08T21:48:53.676Z

## vioscaleAI score

**55.3 / 100**, confidence 16% (low). Computed 2026-09-08.

Composite of weighted, independently-sourced signals (no user reviews, no vendor payment).

| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence present |
|---|--:|--:|--:|:--:|
| price_level | 80 | 0.042 | 3.4 | ✓ |
| reliability | 0 | 0.157 | 0 | - |
| capabilities | 0 | 0.063 | 0 | - |
| repo_stars | 96 | 0.026 | 2.5 | ✓ |
| integrations | 0 | 0.084 | 0 | - |
| dependent_projects | 0 | 0.063 | 0 | ✓ |
| dev_activity | 62.1 | 0.094 | 5.8 | ✓ |
| release_cadence | 82.2 | 0.052 | 4.3 | ✓ |
| security_posture | 0 | 0.115 | 0 | - |
| package_downloads | 0 | 0.136 | 0 | - |
| security_score | 0 | 0.042 | 0 | - |
| pricing_transparency | 100 | 0.063 | 6.3 | ✓ |
| community_qa_activity | 0 | 0.063 | 0 | - |

## Pricing

_As of 2026-08-20, [verify at source](https://rustdesk.com/pricing). Independently observed._

from $11.88/yr · Hybrid · Free tier

> Free open-source plan. Paid plans from $11.88–$23.88/year. Annual billing only, no auto-renewal.

| Plan | Price | Free | Commitment |
|---|---|:--:|---|
| Free | Free | ✓ | - |
| Individual Pro | $11.88/year | - | annual |
| Basic | $23.88/year | - | annual |
| Customized | Contact sales | - | annual |
| Customized V2 | Contact sales | - | annual |

### Free

- Open source
- Online status
- Community support

### Individual Pro

**Included limits:** login_users: 1, managed_devices: 20, concurrent_connections: unlimited

- Web console
- Address book
- Audit log
- Change ID
- Access control

### Basic

**Included limits:** login_users: 10, managed_devices: 100, concurrent_connections: unlimited

- Web console
- Address book
- Audit log
- Change ID
- Access control
- OIDC (SSO)
- LDAP integration
- Cross group access
- Custom client generator

### Customized (Contact sales)

Scales beyond Basic plan with per-unit pricing

- Everything in Basic plan

### Customized V2 (Contact sales)

Limited concurrent connections option

- Everything in Basic plan
- Limited concurrent connections model

## About

An open-source remote access tool that lets you deploy and manage your own server infrastructure for device connectivity, avoiding dependence on third-party cloud services while maintaining full control over your data.

_Independently observed._

## Platform & deployment

- **Platforms:** iOS, macOS, Web, Linux, Android, Windows
- **Deployment:** On-premise, Self-hosted

## Release history

| Version | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| [nightly](https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/releases/tag/nightly) | 2026-07-10 | prerelease |
| [1.4.9](https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/releases/tag/1.4.9) | 2026-07-06 | stable |
| [1.4.8](https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/releases/tag/1.4.8) | 2026-06-21 | stable |
| [1.4.7](https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/releases/tag/1.4.7) | 2026-06-02 | stable |
| [1.4.6](https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/releases/tag/1.4.6) | 2026-03-05 | stable |
| [1.4.5](https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/releases/tag/1.4.5) | 2026-01-09 | stable |
| [1.4.4](https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/releases/tag/1.4.4) | 2025-11-19 | stable |
| [1.4.3](https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/releases/tag/1.4.3) | 2025-10-17 | stable |
| [1.4.2](https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/releases/tag/1.4.2) | 2025-09-15 | stable |
| [1.4.1](https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/releases/tag/1.4.1) | 2025-07-29 | stable |
| [1.4.0](https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/releases/tag/1.4.0) | 2025-05-11 | stable |
| [1.3.9](https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/releases/tag/1.3.9) | 2025-03-31 | stable |
| [1.3.8](https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/releases/tag/1.3.8) | 2025-02-22 | stable |
| [1.3.7](https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/releases/tag/1.3.7) | 2025-01-20 | stable |
| [1.3.6](https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/releases/tag/1.3.6) | 2024-12-22 | stable |

_… and 5 earlier release(s)._

## Security & compliance


Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) ([source](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=fdroid&package_name=com.carriez.flutter_hbb&per_page=100)). A count reflects scale and disclosure, not quality.

## FAQ

### What is RustDesk?

An open-source remote access tool that lets you deploy and manage your own server infrastructure for device connectivity, avoiding dependence on third-party cloud services while maintaining full control over your data. It is indexed under Remote Access.

_Source: [https://rustdesk.com/pricing](https://rustdesk.com/pricing)._

### Is RustDesk free to use?

RustDesk is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the AGPL-3.0 licence. A commercial or hosted edition starts at $11.88 per year. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.

_Source: [https://rustdesk.com/pricing](https://rustdesk.com/pricing)._

### What platforms does RustDesk support?

RustDesk supports the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.

_Source: [https://rustdesk.com/pricing](https://rustdesk.com/pricing)._

### Can RustDesk be self-hosted?

Yes. RustDesk can be deployed on-premise and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.

_Source: [https://rustdesk.com/pricing](https://rustdesk.com/pricing)._

### Is RustDesk open source?

Yes. RustDesk is published under the AGPL-3.0 licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.

_Source: [https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk](https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk)._

### Where is RustDesk available?

RustDesk is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.

_Source: [https://rustdesk.com/pricing](https://rustdesk.com/pricing)._


## Facts

Every value below carries its source and our confidence. Facts are re-crawled on a freshness schedule.

### activity

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| activity.commits_last_30d | 93 | [link](https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/pulse) | 2026-09-08 | 65% (medium) |

### adoption

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | [link](https://packages.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/packages/lookup?repository_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Frustdesk%2Frustdesk) | 2026-09-08 | 85% (high) |
| adoption.github_stars | 122,945 | [link](https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) |

### language

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| language.primary | Rust | [link](https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) |

### license

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| license.spdx | AGPL-3.0 | [link](https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk) | 2026-09-08 | 95% (high) |

### release

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| release.cadence_days | 32 | [link](https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/releases) | 2026-09-08 | 70% (medium) |

### market

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | [link](https://rustdesk.com/pricing) | 2026-08-20 | 50% (medium) |

### pricing

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pricing.free_tier | yes | [link](https://rustdesk.com/pricing) | 2026-08-20 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.model | freemium | [link](https://rustdesk.com/pricing) | 2026-08-20 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.price_level | low | [link](https://rustdesk.com/pricing) | 2026-08-20 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":11.88,"currency":"USD"}` | [link](https://rustdesk.com/pricing) | 2026-08-20 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.transparent | yes | [link](https://rustdesk.com/pricing) | 2026-08-20 | 60% (medium) |

### security

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=fdroid&package_name=com.carriez.flutter_hbb&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | [link](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=fdroid&package_name=com.carriez.flutter_hbb&per_page=100) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) |

### content

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An open-source remote access tool that lets you deploy and manage your own server infrastructure for device connectivity, avoiding dependence on third-party cloud services while maintaining full control over your data. It is indexed under Remote Access.","source":"https://rustdesk.com/pricing","question":"What is RustDesk?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"RustDesk is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the AGPL-3.0 licence. A commercial or hosted edition starts at $11.88 per year. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://rustdesk.com/pricing","question":"Is RustDesk free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"RustDesk supports the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://rustdesk.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does RustDesk support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. RustDesk can be deployed on-premise and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://rustdesk.com/pricing","question":"Can RustDesk be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. RustDesk is published under the AGPL-3.0 licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk","question":"Is RustDesk open source?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"RustDesk is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://rustdesk.com/pricing","question":"Where is RustDesk available?","confidence":0.5}]` | [link](https://rustdesk.com/pricing) | 2026-09-10 | 64% (medium) |

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