RustDesk
v1.5.1Open sourceReleased 1 Nov 2026
Open-source remote desktop you can self-host. By Purslane Ltd. (RustDesk)
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- iOS
By the ToolsBharat teamUpdated 1 Nov 2026How we check
Quick answer
RustDesk is open source software for Windows, macOS, Linux and iOS from Purslane Ltd. (RustDesk). Open-source remote desktop you can self-host. Download it only from github.com. The latest version we track is 1.5.1 (1 Nov 2026). ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.
- Latest version:
- 1.5.1 (1 Nov 2026)
- Publisher:
- Purslane Ltd. (RustDesk)
- Official site:
- rustdesk.com
- Licence:
- Open source — AGPL-3.0
- Requirements:
- Windows (version not stated)
Our verdict
RustDesk is the open-source answer to AnyDesk and TeamViewer: it works out of the box with public relay servers, or you can run your own server so connections never leave your network. That makes it popular with small IT teams. The public servers can be slower at busy times, and setting up your own server takes some technical skill.
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Key features
- Remote control, file transfer and chat
- Self-hosted ID/relay server option
- Portable mode — run without installing
- x64, ARM64 and legacy 32-bit Windows builds
Pros
- Pro: Free and open source
- Pro: Self-hosting keeps data in your control
- Pro: MSI packages for deployment
Cons
- Con: Public relay servers can be slow
- Con: No checksums published with releases
What's new in 1.5.1
See what changed in 1.5.1 in the official release notes
Version history
Version 1.5.1Latest
1 Nov 2026- SHA-256
- The developer does not publish one
- Source
- Release notes
Version 1.5.0
30 Sept 2026- SHA-256
- The developer does not publish one
- Source
- Release notes
Official downloads by platform
For Windows, use the Download button. Other platforms go straight to the publisher's own page or official store.
Requirements
- OS
- Windows (version not stated)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit (legacy build)
Licence
- Type
- Open source
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0
- Publisher
- rustdesk.com
Where these facts come from
Checked 30 Oct 2026
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RustDesk
1.5.1 · Not stated