LogMeIn Pro vs RustDesk

LLogMeIn Pro3.6Visit RustDesk5.0Visit

L LogMeIn Pro #3 in Work From Home Software 3.6/10 14-day trial ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit LogMeIn Pro

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Higher score RustDesk #8 in Work From Home Software 5.0/10 Free plan · paid from $11.88/mo (annual) Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit RustDesk

• LogMeIn Pro fits best

  Established remote access for individuals and SMBs

• RustDesk fits best

  Teams seeking open-source, self-hosted remote access

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Side by side

Feature	LLogMeIn Pro 3.6/10 Visit ↗	RustDesk 5.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	3.6	5.0
Ranking	#3 in Work From Home Software	#8 in Work From Home Software
Best for	Established remote access for individuals and SMBs	Teams seeking open-source, self-hosted remote access
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Self-hosted, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features LogMeIn Pro 0/3 · RustDesk 0/3
Employee monitoring	Not published	Not published
Remote device access	Not published	Not published
Activity reporting	Not published	Not published
Specs
Deployment type	Not published	Not published
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, web	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web
Free-plan team limit	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Remote control, file transfer, printing, and multi-monitor support Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android Adds session recording, screen sharing, and Bitdefender-powered antivirus	Supports attended and unattended access, file transfer, and session recording Offers peer-to-peer connections with end-to-end encryption Paid plans add administration, access controls, OIDC, and LDAP
Cons	There is no free plan; LogMeIn Pro is paid software Computer access is tiered at two, five, or ten computers Plan highlights are largely the same across Individuals, Power Users, and Small Businesses	Paid plans are for self-hosting, not a SaaS subscription Paid tiers require annual payment Free plan highlights online status and community support
Our verdict	LogMeIn Pro is remote desktop software for individuals, power users, and small businesses that need to access Windows or Mac computers away from their desks. It supports control from a browser, desktop applications, or iOS and Android… Read the review →	RustDesk is open-source remote desktop software for remote access and support across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and the web. It supports both attended sessions and unattended access through an installed service and permanent… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• LogMeIn Pro — where it wins

  • Remote control, file transfer, printing, and multi-monitor support
  • Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
  • Adds session recording, screen sharing, and Bitdefender-powered antivirus

  Where it doesn't

  • There is no free plan; LogMeIn Pro is paid software
  • Computer access is tiered at two, five, or ten computers
  • Plan highlights are largely the same across Individuals, Power Users, and Small Businesses

• RustDesk — where it wins

  • Supports attended and unattended access, file transfer, and session recording
  • Offers peer-to-peer connections with end-to-end encryption
  • Paid plans add administration, access controls, OIDC, and LDAP

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid plans are for self-hosting, not a SaaS subscription
  • Paid tiers require annual payment
  • Free plan highlights online status and community support

• LLogMeIn Pro3.6/10 · 14-day trial

  Established remote-control software for individuals, power users, and small businesses.

  Visit LogMeIn ProFull verdict →
• RustDesk5.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $11.88/mo (annual)

  A cross-platform remote desktop tool with a free tier and paid self-hosting plans.

  Visit RustDeskFull verdict →