RustDesk is an open-source remote desktop stack. Clients run on Windows, macOS, and Linux; you can self-host the ID and relay servers so session traffic stays on infrastructure you trust—unlike default TeamViewer/AnyDesk clouds.
Key Features
- Cross-Platform Clients: Control desktops across major OS families.
- Self-Hosted Backend:
hbbs/hbbr(or Docker images) for ID + relay. - Performance: Rust codebase aimed at responsive sessions.
- Extras: File transfer, clipboard, and unattended access patterns.
- Address Book: Organize devices for family or small MSP-style use.
- Open Source: Audit clients and server components.
Why Choose RustDesk?
- TeamViewer licensing and popups are painful for personal labs.
- You help family PCs and want something free you control.
- Compliance prefers remote access that does not hairpin through a vendor.
- Complements HopToDesk (Mac catalog) with a full self-host story.
Docker Deployment
services:
hbbs:
image: rustdesk/rustdesk-server:latest
command: hbbs
volumes:
- rustdesk-data:/root
network_mode: host
restart: unless-stopped
hbbr:
image: rustdesk/rustdesk-server:latest
command: hbbr
volumes:
- rustdesk-data:/root
network_mode: host
restart: unless-stopped
volumes:
rustdesk-data:Point clients at your server’s public key / host settings (see current RustDesk self-host docs for ports and encryption keys).
Getting Started
- Deploy ID + relay servers and open required ports.
- Install RustDesk clients on machines you manage.
- Configure each client to use your server.
- Test a session on LAN, then remote.
- Lock down server firewall and keep keys safe.
Full Setup Guide
rustdesk.com · github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk. VPS networking tips on BitDoze.
