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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to RustDesk

The RustDesk listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. 5 of the 35 other remote desktop apps in this directory are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

RustDesk has a free plan. Paid plans start at $11.88 per month, billed annually (Individual Server Pro, self-hosted). 4 of them are free or have a free plan.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from RustDesk

  1. 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.
    TeamViewer vs RustDeskTeamViewer pricing and details

  2. RealVNC Connect

    Remote access from the makers of VNC, with end-to-end encryption

    • Only RustDesk lists a web app.
    • RealVNC Connect is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • RustDesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    RealVNC Connect pricing and details

  3. Tailscale

    Private network that links your devices, servers and teams

    • Tailscale starts at $8 per user / month. RustDesk starts at $11.88 per month, billed annually (Individual Server Pro, self-hosted).
    • Only RustDesk lists a web app.
    • Tailscale is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • RustDesk is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Tailscale pricing and details

  4. GoToMyPC

    Remote access to your own Windows or Mac computer

    • GoToMyPC starts at $28 per computer / month (Corporate); Personal $35. RustDesk starts at $11.88 per month, billed annually (Individual Server Pro, self-hosted).
    • RustDesk has a free plan. GoToMyPC does not, though it has a free trial.
    • GoToMyPC is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • RustDesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    GoToMyPC pricing and details

  5. ZeroTier

    Peer-to-peer virtual networks for devices, servers and sites

    • ZeroTier starts at $18 per month for 10 devices. RustDesk starts at $11.88 per month, billed annually (Individual Server Pro, self-hosted).
    • Only RustDesk lists a web app.
    • ZeroTier is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • RustDesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    ZeroTier pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to RustDesk?

Yes. TeamViewer, RealVNC Connect, Tailscale, GoToMyPC and ZeroTier are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Is RustDesk end-to-end encrypted?

The RustDesk listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. The listing was checked on Oct 18, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these remote desktop apps are free?

TeamViewer, RealVNC Connect, Tailscale and ZeroTier are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to RustDesk: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.