RustDesk

RustDesk is an open-source remote desktop application providing screen sharing, remote control, file transfer, and virtual networking capabilities across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS platforms, designed as a free alternative to commercial remote desktop software with end-to-end encryption, self-hosted server support, and no subscription fees or user account requirements. The remote desktop functionality enables viewing and controlling a computer from another device over the internet, with full keyboard and mouse input transmission, clipboard synchronization between local and remote machines, multi-monitor support displaying all remote displays, adjustable image quality and color depth for optimizing performance on different network speeds, and session recording for audit and documentation purposes. The self-hosting capability enables organizations to run their own relay servers for complete data sovereignty, ensuring that remote desktop traffic never passes through third-party servers, which is critical for security-conscious environments, regulated industries, and privacy-focused users who require full control over their remote access infrastructure. The file transfer feature enables drag-and-drop file movement between connected machines with progress tracking and directory navigation. The security architecture uses TLS encryption for all connections, supports two-factor authentication, and provides permission controls allowing users to grant or deny specific capabilities like file transfer, clipboard sharing, and keyboard input during sessions. The TCP tunneling feature creates encrypted tunnels through the remote desktop connection. The cross-platform compatibility enables connecting between any combination of supported operating systems. Designed for IT support teams, system administrators, remote workers, privacy-conscious users, and organizations needing secure remote access.