An open-source & self-hostable Heroku / Netlify alternative
An open-source remote desktop application designed for self-hosting, as an alternative to TeamViewer.
Recommended VPS & Hardware Sizing
Estimated Hosting: $4 - $6/mo (e.g. Hetzner CX22 or DigitalOcean)RustDesk vs TeamViewer / AnyDesk Comparison Matrix
| Evaluation Criteria | RustDesk (Open Source) | TeamViewer / AnyDesk (Proprietary) |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Use Flags | Zero restrictions; unlimited commercial IT use | Blocks sessions with 'Commercial Use Suspected' |
| Annual Cost | $0 software license; $5/mo VPS relay | $622.80/year for TeamViewer Single User |
Financial Impact: Migrating from TeamViewer / AnyDesk to Self-Hosted RustDesk
* Excludes enterprise SSO add-ons & usage overages
* Commodity Hetzner / DigitalOcean compute instance
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Core Capabilities & Features
Self-Host RustDesk with Docker Compose
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An open-source remote desktop alternative to TeamViewer and AnyDesk written in Rust
version: '3'
networks:
rustdesk-net:
external: false
services:
hbbs:
container_name: hbbs
ports:
- 21115:21115
- 21116:21116
- 21116:21116/udp
- 21118:21118
image: rustdesk/rustdesk-server:latest
command: hbbs -r ${SERVER_IP_OR_DOMAIN:-127.0.0.1}:21117 -k _
volumes:
- ./data:/root
networks:
- rustdesk-net
restart: unless-stopped
hbbr:
container_name: hbbr
ports:
- 21117:21117
- 21119:21119
image: rustdesk/rustdesk-server:latest
command: hbbr -k _
volumes:
- ./data:/root
networks:
- rustdesk-net
restart: unless-stoppedFrequently Asked Questions: Self-Hosting RustDesk
How do I self-host RustDesk using Docker Compose?
You can deploy RustDesk (rustdesk/rustdesk) on any Linux server by copying the docker-compose.yml template on this page, configuring your desired host port and persistent volume directory, and running 'docker compose up -d'.
How does RustDesk compare to TeamViewer / AnyDesk?
RustDesk is an open-source, self-hosted alternative to TeamViewer / AnyDesk built with Rust, Flutter, WebRTC. Unlike TeamViewer / AnyDesk ($24.90 - $51.90 / tech / month), RustDesk has zero per-user licensing fees and keeps 100% of your data on your own infrastructure.
What are the minimum VPS RAM and CPU requirements for RustDesk?
For production self-hosting (Easy difficulty tier), we recommend at least 2 GB RAM (minimum 1 GB), 1 vCPU, and 10 GB SSD storage, which typically costs $4 - $6/mo (e.g. Hetzner CX22 or DigitalOcean).
Is RustDesk free for commercial business use under the AGPL-3.0 license?
Yes. Distributed under the AGPL-3.0 license, RustDesk can be self-hosted internally by businesses and engineering teams of any size without per-seat royalties.
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