RustDesk
RustDesk is remote-access software for connecting across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web.
What RustDesk is
RustDesk is remote-access software for connecting across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web. It supports access from both sides, file transfer, and session recording, with mobile apps available. Its free plan is open source and includes online status and community support. Paid plans are billed annually: Individual is $11.88/mo (annual) for one login user and 20 managed devices; Basic is $23.88/mo (annual) for 10 login users and 100 managed devices. Customized and Customized V2 each cost $23.88/mo (annual), with additional users at $1.20 each and devices at $0.12 each. Customized V2 also lists $24 for each additional concurrent connection. The maker, RustDesk, was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Singapore.
Good
- Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web.
- Includes file transfer and session recording.
- Free plan is open source.
- Mobile apps are available.
Watch out
- Individual plan limits coverage to 20 managed devices.
- Paid plans are billed annually.
- Additional concurrent connections cost $24 each on Customized V2.
Who it suits
RustDesk suits people who need remote access across desktop, mobile, or web platforms, including those who need file transfer or session recording. Its free plan may suit individual users, while paid options list larger user and device allowances.
Verdict
RustDesk covers a broad set of platforms and includes file transfer and session recording. Compare the listed user and device limits with your needs before choosing a paid plan.
Plans and prices
From RustDesk's own pricing page, checked 20 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Open source and free · Online status · Community support · billed monthly |
| Individual | $11.88 a month | 1 login user · 20 managed devices · billed annually |
| Basic | $23.88 a month | 10 login users · 100 managed devices · billed annually |
| Customized | $23.88 a month | $1.20 for each additional user · $0.12 for each additional device · billed annually |
| Customized V2 | $23.88 a month | $1.20 for each additional user · $0.12 for each additional device · $24 for each additional concurrent connection · billed annually |
The facts
Each one read from RustDesk's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Access mode
- bothchecked 20 Sep 2026
- File transfer
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Session recording
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2021checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Singaporechecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Managed devices
- 20checked 20 Sep 2026
- Mobile apps
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,Webchecked 20 Sep 2026
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