RustDesk - Open-source remote desktop software with self-hosted server solutions. Secure alternative to TeamViewer and AnyDesk.https://rustdesk.comhttps://rustdesk.com/blog/unattended-remote-access-waylandhttps://rustdesk.com/blog/unattended-remote-access-waylandRustDesk now provides true unattended remote access on Wayland, including multi-monitor setups. Try the preview build for x86_64 Debian/Ubuntu-based systems.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://rustdesk.com/blog/rustdesk-vs-vnchttps://rustdesk.com/blog/rustdesk-vs-vncRustDesk vs VNC compared in practice: NAT traversal without port-forwarding, modern codecs, built-in encryption, and why teams move from VNC to RustDesk.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:44:00 GMThttps://rustdesk.com/blog/rustdesk-vs-screenconnecthttps://rustdesk.com/blog/rustdesk-vs-screenconnectA full comparison of RustDesk vs ScreenConnect: features, OS support, security, pricing models, and the self-hosting trade-off.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:01:00 GMThttps://rustdesk.com/blog/rustdesk-scale-50000-200000-deviceshttps://rustdesk.com/blog/rustdesk-scale-50000-200000-devicesSee RustDesk first-party operational context for large-fleet planning, what the public-server observation shows, and what a self-hosted rollout must still validate.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:47:00 GMThttps://rustdesk.com/blog/rustdesk-for-linuxhttps://rustdesk.com/blog/rustdesk-for-linuxInstall and run RustDesk on Linux: .deb, .rpm, Flatpak and AppImage, X11 vs Wayland, headless and unattended access, and self-hosting the server.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:32:00 GMThttps://rustdesk.com/blog/teamviewer-vs-anydesk-for-mspshttps://rustdesk.com/blog/teamviewer-vs-anydesk-for-mspsHow TeamViewer and AnyDesk compare for MSPs — current licensing, integrations, hosting, and why some look past both to a self-hosted option.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:26:00 GMThttps://rustdesk.com/blog/rustdesk-vs-anydeskhttps://rustdesk.com/blog/rustdesk-vs-anydeskA full comparison of RustDesk vs AnyDesk: features, OS support, security, pricing models, and the trade-offs of self-hosting and open source.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMThttps://rustdesk.com/blog/rustdesk-unattended-access-setuphttps://rustdesk.com/blog/rustdesk-unattended-access-setupSet up RustDesk unattended access the right way: a permanent password, run as a service so it starts on boot, and deploy at scale with a pre-configured client.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:04:00 GMThttps://rustdesk.com/blog/why-self-host-remote-desktop-softwarehttps://rustdesk.com/blog/why-self-host-remote-desktop-softwareWhy teams leaving TeamViewer and AnyDesk are choosing to self-host remote desktop: data control, predictable cost, and no cloud in the middle.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:21:00 GMThttps://rustdesk.com/blog/rustdesk-remote-control-android-ioshttps://rustdesk.com/blog/rustdesk-remote-control-android-iosHow RustDesk remote-controls Android phones, turns iPhones and iPads into controllers, and why no vendor can remote-control iOS.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:09:00 GMThttps://rustdesk.com/blog/rustdesk-and-remote-access-scamshttps://rustdesk.com/blog/rustdesk-and-remote-access-scamsWhy RustDesk left Google Play, added warnings and public-server login requirements, and how users can harden controlled devices with passwords, 2FA, and IP allowlists.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:36:00 GMThttps://rustdesk.com/blog/rustdesk-vs-splashtophttps://rustdesk.com/blog/rustdesk-vs-splashtopA self-hosted Splashtop alternative evaluation guide covering licensing, infrastructure, reliability evidence, workflow testing, and migration risk.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:09:00 GMThttps://rustdesk.com/blog/rustdesk-connected-waiting-for-imagehttps://rustdesk.com/blog/rustdesk-connected-waiting-for-image"Connected, waiting for image" means the remote screen isn't being captured. Here's every cause — headless machines, sleep, codecs, drivers — and its fix.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:31:00 GMThttps://rustdesk.com/blog/rustdesk-for-mspshttps://rustdesk.com/blog/rustdesk-for-mspsCompare consolidating TeamViewer, AnyDesk, and ScreenConnect onto one self-hosted, brandable remote-support platform.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:40:00 GMThttps://rustdesk.com/blog/is-chrome-remote-desktop-safehttps://rustdesk.com/blog/is-chrome-remote-desktop-safeIs Chrome Remote Desktop safe? A fair look at its encryption, PIN and Google-account model, the real risks, and where self-hosting differs.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:49:00 GMThttps://rustdesk.com/blog/remote-desktop-data-sovereignty-gdprhttps://rustdesk.com/blog/remote-desktop-data-sovereignty-gdprHow self-hosting gives regulated teams control over rendezvous, relay, and device data — and which GDPR and compliance questions remain.Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:05:00 GMThttps://rustdesk.com/blog/upgrade-rustdesk-license-mid-subscriptionhttps://rustdesk.com/blog/upgrade-rustdesk-license-mid-subscriptionYes—you can upgrade your RustDesk license anytime to add users or devices. Learn how proration works and how new limits apply: refresh in the web console for instant effect, or wait for the automatic 24-hour check.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:40:00 GMThttps://rustdesk.com/blog/teamviewer-commercial-use-detectedhttps://rustdesk.com/blog/teamviewer-commercial-use-detectedFlagged for commercial use on TeamViewer? Here's the official appeal process, what actually counts as commercial use, and the self-hosted way to avoid it.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:34:00 GMThttps://rustdesk.com/blog/avoid-remote-desktop-scamshttps://rustdesk.com/blog/avoid-remote-desktop-scamsHow remote access scams work, the red flags that give them away, and exactly what to do if a scammer already took control of your computer.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:18:00 GMThttps://rustdesk.com/blog/what-counts-as-a-managed-devicehttps://rustdesk.com/blog/what-counts-as-a-managed-deviceOn standard RustDesk plans every device you set up to reach counts once. Customized V2 counts only devices assigned to a group or user; ad-hoc devices are not counted.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:43:00 GMThttps://rustdesk.com/blog/anydesk-commercial-use-detectedhttps://rustdesk.com/blog/anydesk-commercial-use-detectedFlagged for commercial use on AnyDesk's free version? Here's the official whitelist process, what counts as commercial use, and the self-hosted way to avoid it.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:27:00 GMThttps://rustdesk.com/blog/teamviewer-vs-splashtophttps://rustdesk.com/blog/teamviewer-vs-splashtopTeamViewer vs Splashtop compared on price, performance, and security — plus how a self-hosted third option changes the decision.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:27:00 GMThttps://rustdesk.com/blog/chrome-remote-desktop-alternativehttps://rustdesk.com/blog/chrome-remote-desktop-alternativeChrome Remote Desktop is free and simple, but ties you to Google and drops key features. Here's an open-source, self-hosted alternative you control.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:14:00 GMThttps://rustdesk.com/blog/is-anydesk-safehttps://rustdesk.com/blog/is-anydesk-safeIs AnyDesk safe? A fair look at its encryption, the 2024 production-systems security incident, and why scammers abuse it — plus how open source compares.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:26:00 GMThttps://rustdesk.com/blog/self-hosted-teamviewer-alternativehttps://rustdesk.com/blog/self-hosted-teamviewer-alternativeWhy teams are leaving TeamViewer and AnyDesk for a self-hosted, open-source alternative they actually control — and how RustDesk fits.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:11:00 GMThttps://rustdesk.com/blog/rustdesk-unknown-devices-antivirus-scanninghttps://rustdesk.com/blog/rustdesk-unknown-devices-antivirus-scanningSeeing unfamiliar devices in your RustDesk console? AV sandboxing is one possibility; leaked config or unauthorized registration must be ruled out first.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:46:00 GMThttps://rustdesk.com/blog/rustdesk-vs-teamviewerhttps://rustdesk.com/blog/rustdesk-vs-teamviewerRustDesk vs TeamViewer compared: features, OS support, security, licensing models, and the real trade-offs — self-hosting, open source, no per-channel pricing.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:17:00 GMThttps://rustdesk.com/blog/best-free-remote-desktop-softwarehttps://rustdesk.com/blog/best-free-remote-desktop-softwareGenuinely free remote desktop tools — including ones you can use for business without a commercial-use flag. Six real options, each with its catch.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:42:00 GMThttps://rustdesk.com/blog/anydesk-price-increase-alternativeshttps://rustdesk.com/blog/anydesk-price-increase-alternativesAnother AnyDesk price increase pushing your budget? Here's how teams switch to a predictable, self-hosted, open-source remote desktop — and the break-even math.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:05:00 GMThttps://rustdesk.com/blog/rustdesk-vs-rdphttps://rustdesk.com/blog/rustdesk-vs-rdpRustDesk vs Microsoft RDP: a practical comparison of cross-platform reach, internet access without a VPN, LAN speed, and security trade-offs.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:38:00 GMThttps://rustdesk.com/blog/rustdesk-for-enterprisehttps://rustdesk.com/blog/rustdesk-for-enterpriseWhy enterprise IT teams choose RustDesk: self-hosted data control, AD/LDAP, device-group access control, and predictable pricing for large fleets.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:16:00 GMThttps://rustdesk.com/blog/rustdesk-server-pro-offline-air-gappedhttps://rustdesk.com/blog/rustdesk-server-pro-offline-air-gappedNo — self-hosted RustDesk Server Pro needs ongoing outbound access to rustdesk.com to validate its license, so a fully air-gapped deployment isn't supported.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:50:00 GMThttps://rustdesk.com/blog/enhanced-acl-in-rustdesk-server-pro-1-5-0https://rustdesk.com/blog/enhanced-acl-in-rustdesk-server-pro-1-5-0RustDesk Server Pro now supports user-level ACL and device groups in addition of user groups.Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://rustdesk.com/blog/how-to-make-flutter-3-24-run-on-windows-7https://rustdesk.com/blog/how-to-make-flutter-3-24-run-on-windows-7Since Flutter 3.22 starts to drop support for Windows 7 / 8, we need to modify Flutter engine to restore support for Windows 7.Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://rustdesk.com/blog/rustdesk-web-client-v2-previewhttps://rustdesk.com/blog/rustdesk-web-client-v2-previewV2 offers better codecs, international keyboard support, clipboard support, file transfer etc.Sat, 12 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT