AnyDesk vs. RustDesk

Comparison of AnyDesk and RustDesk
Real cost
	AnyDesk A light and fast remote desktop that is free for personal use. Private use is sometimes flagged as commercial.	RustDesk A free, open-source alternative that lets you run your own server. That takes some technical skill.
Price	15 € per month	0 €
Payment	Subscription	Free
Trial	No trial	No trial
Free Tier	Free for personal use	No free tier
Open Source	No	Yes
Features and limits
Main Features	Fast, low-delay connections File transfer Unattended access Small app that starts quickly Session recording	Open source You can run your own server File transfer Unattended access No account needed
Limits	Personal use can be flagged as commercial Business plans limit the number of devices	The public servers can be slow Running your own server takes technical skill
Compatibility and trust
Supported Operating Systems	WindowsmacOS	WindowsmacOS
Verified on	10 Oct 2026	5 Aug 2026
Where to buy
Vendor	Go to vendor’s site: AnyDesk (opens in a new tab) Free for personal use; paid plans per month. Approximate list price in euros, check the vendor.	Go to vendor’s site: RustDesk (opens in a new tab) Free, open source. Paid plans for a managed server.

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