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RustDesk Remote Desktop

RustDesk Remote Desktop

Remote access and control

73 ratings
94 reviews
🔧 Utilities
📊 Productivity
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 21, 2021
  • July 6, 2026

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Purslane Limited
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About

This open-source application provides remote desktop access and control capabilities. It allows users to remotely manage their computers. Please note it only supports controlling other devices, not being controlled or screen sharing.

✓Open-source remote desktop
✓Remote access and control
✓TeamViewer alternative
✓Control other devices
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of RustDesk Remote Desktop. Based on 73 reviews and a 4.1/5 average, it highlights the 9 positives and 9 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Fast connection and performance
  • 🌟Open source and free
  • 💡Self-hosting capability
  • 👍Easy to set up and use
  • ⚡️Low input lag
  • ✅Works on multiple platforms
  • 💰Great alternative to paid software
  • 🖥️Good for personal and company use
  • 🖱️Supports gestures like 3-finger scrolling

Negative things

  • 🔋Phone heats up
  • 🐛Inconsistent performance on iOS/iPadOS
  • 🚫Lacks mouse acceleration
  • 📱Poor compatibility with older iOS versions
  • ⚠️Some users report data collection (location, identifiers)
  • 💻Issues with Wayland servers
  • 🖱️Mouse pointer misalignment
  • 🤔Difficult to reconfigure mouse controls
  • ⌨️Keyboard input issues (repeating keys, not registering)
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What's New in RustDesk Remote Desktop

1.4.9

July 6, 2026

- Support controller user attribution in audit logs #15407 - Feature: Restore the last viewed monitor on auto reconnect #15441 - auto-close terminal tab/window when shell exits #15448 - Add authentication details to connection audit #15456 - fix: non-E2EE show dialog #15514

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The BEST option

This is the best remote desktop app for any use i’ve ever used and I’ve tried them all!!! They even let you self-host it for an even faster experience!
HUNTRWHUNTRW

Better than TeamViewer

Not sure why this app has such low reviews; if I had to guess, it’s probably because some people don’t understand what this app is for. If you self host your own Rustdesk server, this app is perfect. It does everything the TeamViewer app can do, plus you aren’t being tracked and sold to by TeamViewer. This app does everything I could ever want a Remote Desktop app to do.
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Devin863Devin863

The best remote desktop software

This is the best and most compatible remote software I’ve used. There is only pros and one cons. The pros are it’s stable, it works with private self hosted setups, and it works with Mac, Linux, and Windows with no issues. The only con is, it makes the phone hot after using it for a while.
VahnilVahnil

Best app ever for a replacement of realvnc

This is it, the best realvnc replacement ever. This app is the first thing I install on my devices so I can remote into them
Shaw200Shaw200

Excellent features

So far I like everything about this app and feels superior to TeamViewer
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

38 issues

Recent update broke iPad mouse alignment

Bug

No image displayed from PC (black screen)

Bug

Remember Password function doesn't work

Bug

Black screen when remoting into Raspberry Pi Linux server (Wayland)

Bug

Keyboard issues when remoting from iPhone to PC

Bug

Cannot control Mac

Bug

iPad app fails to connect or shows key mismatch error

Bug

App crashes or becomes unresponsive

Bug

Connection issues over mobile data network

Bug

Session closes after a short period

Bug

Key presses duplicated or not registered with external keyboard

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Settings/Preferences not preserved

Bug

iOS language icon covers toolbar collapse icon

Bug

Previous direct IP sessions not saved

Bug

Enter key does not work in address bar

Bug

Copy/Paste broken

Bug

Latest update deleted saved connections

Bug

App not responding after update

Bug

Connection Error, Operation not permitted (error 1) on iOS

Bug

Mouse overflows monitor content, preventing clicks on edges

Bug

Double-clicking behavior in touch mouse/pad options

Bug

App launches but window vanishes on old iPads

Bug

Crash on app startup (v1.2.7, iOS 12.2)

Bug

Cannot paste remote ID by holding text input

Bug

iOS client attempting to control Android results in frozen interface

Bug

Cannot control Windows PC typing from iPhone

Bug

Version 1.2.7 has issues on iPad (cannot launch)

Bug

Address book empty on Pro version

Bug

Arrow keys do not function like a desktop keyboard

Bug

Phone heats up during use

Bug

Mouse pointer on desktop and iPad not lined up

Bug

Flakey behavior with keyboard and trackpad on iPad

Bug

Scaling displays issues on iPad

Bug

Key mismatch error with iPad app

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Virtual machine control issues (keyboard repeats or fails to register)

Bug

Mobile network connection issues

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Cannot connect over mobile data network

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UI icon not centered

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Requested Features

13 requests

Add option to view and modify USB drives in file transfer mode

Feature

Improve mouse and keyboard control configurability

Feature

Allow Apple Pencil to function as a mouse

Feature

Support iPhone remote control of each other

Feature

Add option to automatically switch display/monitor to follow remote window focus

Feature

Sync remote ID list by iCloud

Feature

Improve Wayland support

Feature

Add option to change two-finger gesture behavior (scroll vs. move canvas)

Feature

Center remote screen when zooming

Feature

Remap controls for mouse actions

Feature

Integrate arrow keys with device keyboard

Feature

Support iPhone to Android control

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Support Windows remote typing from iPhone

Feature

FAQ

What does RustDesk Remote Desktop do?

RustDesk Remote Desktop is an open-source application that allows you to access and control other computers remotely. It functions as an alternative to popular remote desktop solutions like TeamViewer.

What are the key features of this app?

The primary feature is its ability to provide remote desktop access and control. It is built with an open-source philosophy and is designed to be a direct alternative to commercial remote access software.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is open-source and provided for free. There are no mentioned in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a completely free usage model.

Can I use this app to share my screen or be controlled by others?

No, the description explicitly states that this app only has the ability to control other devices. It does not include functionality for being controlled or for screen sharing.

Who is the target audience for RustDesk?

This app is intended for users who require remote desktop capabilities, especially those who prefer open-source solutions or are seeking an alternative to paid remote access software. It's for individuals or businesses needing to manage computers remotely.