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Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project
TigerVNC provides a multi-platform VNC client and server for remote display and desktop interaction.
Alternatives
The Best Rustdesk Alternatives in 2026
9 alternatives1 free · 9 open source
Looking for something like Rustdesk? Here are 9 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 9 are open source.
Run a self-hosted remote desktop service with RustDesk, an open-source application.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionTigervncTigerVNC provides a multi-platform VNC client and server…Free or freemium optionAspiaAspia provides remote desktop control and file transfer…Another optionArtemisStream a Windows PC game library to Android through Apollo…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tigervnc | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 2 | Artemis | — | Yes | Android, Windows |
| 3 | Kasm Vnc | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | Server | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | Sunshine | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | Screensy | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | Apollo | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | Bananas | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | Aspia | Free | Yes | Android, macOS, Web |
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Also covers android and open source · same kind of open-source project
Stream a Windows PC game library to Android through Apollo or Sunshine using Artemis.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
KasmVNC combines a web-based VNC server and client for remote desktop access.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Screego provides screen sharing for developers and teams working remotely.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Sunshine hosts game streams for devices connecting through a Moonlight client.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Screensy combines a server-side rendezvous component with a website for peer-to-peer screen sharing.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Apollo forks Sunshine to stream games using the native resolution of the client device.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
p2p.kiwi supports screen sharing between devices through a cross-platform peer-to-peer connection.
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Also covers android and open source · free
Aspia provides remote desktop control and file transfer, with NAT traversal, system information, audio, and chat features.
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Alternatives to similar tools
Artemis10 alternativesServer15 alternativesApollo12 alternativesScreensy16 alternativesTigervnc11 alternativesSunshine11 alternatives
What is the best alternative to Rustdesk?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Rustdesk are Tigervnc, Artemis, and Kasm Vnc.
Is there a free alternative to Rustdesk?
Yes. Aspia is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Rustdesk?
Yes: Tigervnc, Artemis, Kasm Vnc, and Server.
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