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Alternatives to RustDesk with a one-time purchase

The RustDesk listing shows no one-time purchase. 7 of the 85 other remote desktop apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

RustDesk has a free plan. Paid plans start at $11.88 per month, billed annually (Individual Server Pro, self-hosted). 5 of them are free or have a free plan.

7 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from RustDesk

  1. 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.
    Getscreen.me vs RustDeskGetscreen.me pricing and details

  2. Jump Desktop

    Remote desktop with one-time app licences and a per-user team plan

    • Jump Desktop starts at $14.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad app); Teams from $7.99 per user / month, yearly. RustDesk starts at $11.88 per month, billed annually (Individual Server Pro, self-hosted).
    • Jump Desktop can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • RustDesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Jump Desktop pricing and details

  3. Radmin

    Windows remote control software sold as a one-time license per PC

    • Radmin starts at $49 per remote computer, one-time. RustDesk starts at $11.88 per month, billed annually (Individual Server Pro, self-hosted).
    • RustDesk has a free plan. Radmin does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only RustDesk lists a web app.
    • Only RustDesk lists macOS, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    Radmin pricing and details

  4. LiteManager

    Remote desktop software with a free edition and lifetime licenses

    • LiteManager starts at $10 per controlled computer, one-time license. RustDesk starts at $11.88 per month, billed annually (Individual Server Pro, self-hosted).
    • Only RustDesk lists a web app.
    • LiteManager can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • RustDesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    LiteManager pricing and details

  5. Xshell

    SSH terminal for Windows with session, tab and file managers

    • Xshell starts at $119 per user, perpetual, with 1 year of maintenance. RustDesk starts at $11.88 per month, billed annually (Individual Server Pro, self-hosted).
    • Only RustDesk lists a web app.
    • Only RustDesk lists macOS, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • Xshell can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Xshell pricing and details

  6. Unified Remote

    Phone app that works as a remote control for a computer

    • Unified Remote starts at $4.99 one-time, per platform. RustDesk starts at $11.88 per month, billed annually (Individual Server Pro, self-hosted).
    • Only RustDesk lists a web app.
    • Unified Remote can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • RustDesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Unified Remote pricing and details

  7. SecureCRT

    SSH, Telnet and serial terminal for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • SecureCRT starts at $119 per user, with 1 year of updates. RustDesk starts at $11.88 per month, billed annually (Individual Server Pro, self-hosted).
    • RustDesk has a free plan. SecureCRT does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only RustDesk lists a web app.
    • Only RustDesk lists an Android app.
    SecureCRT pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to RustDesk that you buy once?

Yes. Getscreen.me, Jump Desktop, Radmin, LiteManager, Xshell, Unified Remote and SecureCRT can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy RustDesk once instead of subscribing?

The RustDesk listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 18, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these remote desktop apps are free?

Getscreen.me, Jump Desktop, LiteManager, Xshell and Unified Remote 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 13, 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.