TeamViewer vs. RustDesk

Comparison of TeamViewer and RustDesk
Real cost
	TeamViewer The best-known remote tool, and it connects almost anywhere without setup. Business plans are expensive. Swap this Tool Use MindNode instead Use Visual Studio Code instead	RustDesk A free, open-source alternative that lets you run your own server. That takes some technical skill. Swap this Tool Use MindNode instead Use Visual Studio Code instead
Price	25 € 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	Works through most firewalls without setup File transfer Unattended access Remote printing Support for phones and tablets	Open source You can run your own server File transfer Unattended access No account needed
Limits	High price for business use Personal use can be flagged as commercial	The public servers can be slow Running your own server takes technical skill
Compatibility and trust
Supported Operating Systems	WindowsmacOS	WindowsmacOS
Verified on	10 Sep 2026	5 Aug 2026
Where to buy
Vendor	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.	Go to vendor’s site: RustDesk (opens in a new tab) Free, open source. Paid plans for a managed server.

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