TeamViewer vs RustDesk
Pick RustDesk when you want to self-host and avoid per-seat cost; pick TeamViewer when you need a managed service with mature roles and auditing out of the box.
| TeamViewer | RustDesk | |
|---|---|---|
| status | paid · trial desktop download | open source desktop download |
| platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, web, mobile | Windows, macOS, Linux, web, mobile |
| licence | Paid (trial) · proprietary; free for personal use | Open source · AGPL-3.0 |
| price | Free for personal use; commercial from ~$24.90/mo (billed yearly) | Free; optional paid Pro / self-hosted server |
| summary | Established remote access, control and support delivered as a managed cloud service. | Open-source remote desktop you can host entirely on your own infrastructure. |