Alternatives · Remote Desktop
RustDesk alternatives
RustDesk compared with 7 alternatives: AnyDesk, TeamViewer, NoMachine, Chrome Remote Desktop, ScreenConnect and 2 more.
RustDesk has a free plan. Paid plans start at $11.88 per month, billed annually (Individual Server Pro, self-hosted). 5 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| RustDeskThis tool | Free plan · from $11.88/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| AnyDesk | Free plan | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| TeamViewer | Free plan · from $619.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| NoMachine | Free trial · from $24.50/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Chrome Remote Desktop | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| ScreenConnect | Free trial · from $30/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Getscreen.me | Free plan · from $4.17/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, Browser extension |
| Remote Utilities | Free plan | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
RustDesk starts at $11.88 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Chrome Remote Desktop and Getscreen.me.
TeamViewer and ScreenConnect score higher without starting lower. NoMachine starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from RustDesk
- Free plan
AnyDesk
Remote desktop app, free for personal use, licensed for business
- Only RustDesk lists a web app.
- RustDesk is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Reaching your own home or work computer at no cost for personal use
- Free plan · from $619.99/yr
TeamViewer
Remote access and IT support, free for personal use only
- TeamViewer starts at $619.99 per year (Business, as an in-app purchase on the US App Store). RustDesk starts at $11.88 per month, billed annually (Individual Server Pro, self-hosted).
- TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- RustDesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Helping friends and family with computer problems at no cost
- Free trial · from $24.50/yr
NoMachine
Self-hosted remote desktop sold as yearly server subscriptions
- NoMachine starts at $24.50 per year (Personal Edition, one computer). RustDesk starts at $11.88 per month, billed annually (Individual Server Pro, self-hosted).
- RustDesk has a free plan. NoMachine does not, though it has a free trial.
- RustDesk is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Reaching your own home or office computer over your own network
- Free
Chrome Remote Desktop
Google's free remote access to your own computers from a browser
- Chrome Remote Desktop is free. RustDesk starts at $11.88 per month, billed annually (Individual Server Pro, self-hosted).
- Only Chrome Remote Desktop lists a browser extension.
- RustDesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Reaching a home or work computer from a phone, tablet or another computer at no cost
- Free trial · from $30/mo
ScreenConnect
Remote support for IT teams and MSPs, priced per concurrent technician
- ScreenConnect starts at $30 per month, billed annually (One, single licence). RustDesk starts at $11.88 per month, billed annually (Individual Server Pro, self-hosted).
- RustDesk has a free plan. ScreenConnect does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only RustDesk lists a web app.
- RustDesk is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Managed service providers supporting many client businesses
- Free plan · from $4.17/mo
Getscreen.me
Browser-based remote access for IT teams, with a free two-device plan
- Getscreen.me starts at $4.17 per technician / month, billed annually, plus a charge per device. RustDesk starts at $11.88 per month, billed annually (Individual Server Pro, self-hosted).
- Only Getscreen.me lists a browser extension.
- Only RustDesk lists an iOS app.
- Getscreen.me can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- RustDesk is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: IT teams supporting staff or clients from a browser, without installing a viewer
- Free plan
Remote Utilities
Remote administration tool with a self-hosted server option
- Only RustDesk lists a web app.
- RustDesk is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: System administrators managing many Windows, Mac and Linux machines
Limits worth knowing in RustDesk
- Paid plans are licences for a server you run yourself, not a hosted service, and are sold only with annual payment; they do not auto-renew.
- The iOS app can only control other devices; an iPhone or iPad cannot be controlled or share its screen.
- The web client in Server Pro needs a plan where users x 10 plus devices is at least 400.
- There is no nonprofit or education discount, and trial licences are by request to RustDesk.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to RustDesk?
The alternatives to RustDesk in this directory are AnyDesk, TeamViewer, NoMachine, Chrome Remote Desktop, ScreenConnect, Getscreen.me and Remote Utilities. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with RustDesk.
Is there a free alternative to RustDesk?
Yes. Chrome Remote Desktop is free to use. AnyDesk, TeamViewer, Getscreen.me and Remote Utilities have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.