RustDesk vs. TeamViewer

Comparison of RustDesk and TeamViewer
Real cost
	RustDesk A free, open-source alternative that lets you run your own server. That takes some technical skill.	TeamViewer The best-known remote tool, and it connects almost anywhere without setup. Business plans are expensive.
Price	0 €	25 € per month
Payment	Free	Subscription
Trial	No trial	No trial
Free Tier	No free tier	Free for personal use
Open Source	Yes	No
Features and limits
Main Features	Open source You can run your own server File transfer Unattended access No account needed	Works through most firewalls without setup File transfer Unattended access Remote printing Support for phones and tablets
Limits	The public servers can be slow Running your own server takes technical skill	High price for business use Personal use can be flagged as commercial
Compatibility and trust
Supported Operating Systems	WindowsmacOS	WindowsmacOS
Verified on	5 Aug 2026	10 Sep 2026
Where to buy
Vendor	Go to vendor’s site: RustDesk (opens in a new tab) Free, open source. Paid plans for a managed server.	Go to vendor’s site: TeamViewer (opens in a new tab) Free for personal use; paid plans per month. Approximate list price in euros, check the vendor.

Come back later