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MeshCentral vs RustDesk
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| Fact | MeshCentral | RustDesk |
|---|---|---|
| Language | HTML | Rust |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 7.3k | 125k |
| Latest | 1.2.6 | 1.5.0 |
| Last push | 2026-09-24 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 11 days between releases | about 19 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 31 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 71 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace AnyDesk. Alternatives to AnyDesk →
PartialMeshCentralWeb-based remote desktop, terminal and file access to machines running its agent.
Full replacementRustDeskRemote control with self-hostable ID and relay servers.
Both replace TeamViewer. Alternatives to TeamViewer →
PartialMeshCentralWeb-based remote desktop, terminal and file access to machines running its agent.
Full replacementRustDeskRemote control across desktop and mobile, with a relay server you can host yourself.
MeshCentral
MeshCentral
unsigned The latest release, 1.2.6, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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RustDesk
✓ signed The latest release, 1.5.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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