AnyDesk vs RustDesk

AAnyDesk9.1Visit RustDesk6.1Visit

Higher score A AnyDesk #4 in Remote Desktop Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit AnyDesk

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RustDesk #33 in Remote Desktop Software 6.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit RustDesk

• AnyDesk fits best

  Established teams needing endpoint management

• RustDesk fits best

  Open-source users wanting self-hosted remote access

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Side by side

Feature	AAnyDesk 9.1/10 Visit ↗	RustDesk 6.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	6.1
Ranking	#4 in Remote Desktop Software	#33 in Remote Desktop Software
Best for	Established teams needing endpoint management	Open-source users wanting self-hosted remote access
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$11.88/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile	Self-hosted, Browser extension
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Tickets, Live chat, Phone, Docs	Community, Docs
Compliance	ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA	2FA, SSO/SAML
Integrations	6 integrations	2 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AnyDesk 3/3 · RustDesk 3/3
File transfer	✓	✓
Session recording	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Specs
Access mode	Both	Both
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, ChromeOS, web browser	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web
Managed devices	100 devices (best)	20 devices
Our review
Pros	Supports attended and unattended access across desktop and mobile platforms Up to 100 managed devices on Solo, with higher tiers reaching 2,000 Includes recording, access controls, Wake-on-LAN, and file transfer	Free open-source option with self-hosted Server OSS deployment Encrypted peer-to-peer sessions, recording, file transfer, and unattended access Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web clients
Cons	Professional use requires a paid license; the free plan is for personal use All plans are billed yearly, with displayed prices excluding taxes Platform-specific limitations apply across supported desktop and mobile clients	Paid plans are for self-hosted Server Pro, not SaaS hosting Higher tiers add annual billing and separate pricing for extra capacity Administration features require paid tiers or Server Pro
Our verdict	AnyDesk provides remote desktop access for individuals, IT teams, support organizations, and businesses. It supports interactive sessions that require user approval as well as unattended access using password authentication. Core… Read the review →	RustDesk is open-source remote desktop software for individuals, IT support teams, administrators, and organizations that need remote access through public or self-hosted servers. It supports connections to and from desktop, mobile, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• AnyDesk — where it wins

  • Supports attended and unattended access across desktop and mobile platforms
  • Up to 100 managed devices on Solo, with higher tiers reaching 2,000
  • Includes recording, access controls, Wake-on-LAN, and file transfer

  Where it doesn't

  • Professional use requires a paid license; the free plan is for personal use
  • All plans are billed yearly, with displayed prices excluding taxes
  • Platform-specific limitations apply across supported desktop and mobile clients

• RustDesk — where it wins

  • Free open-source option with self-hosted Server OSS deployment
  • Encrypted peer-to-peer sessions, recording, file transfer, and unattended access
  • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web clients

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid plans are for self-hosted Server Pro, not SaaS hosting
  • Higher tiers add annual billing and separate pricing for extra capacity
  • Administration features require paid tiers or Server Pro

• AAnyDesk9.1/10 · Free plan

  A broad remote-access suite for teams managing attended support and unattended endpoints.

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• RustDesk6.1/10 · Free plan

  A flexible self-hosted remote desktop option for open-source users and IT teams.

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