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RustDesk vs TigerVNC
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| Fact | RustDesk | TigerVNC |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Rust | C++ |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Stars | 125k | 7.5k |
| Latest | 1.5.0 | v1.16.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-09-25 |
| Release cadence | about 19 days between releases | about 57 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 71 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 14 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace AnyDesk. Alternatives to AnyDesk →
Full replacementRustDeskRemote control with self-hostable ID and relay servers.
PartialTigerVNCVNC server and viewer for direct connections, without a relay or an ID service.
Both replace TeamViewer. Alternatives to TeamViewer →
Full replacementRustDeskRemote control across desktop and mobile, with a relay server you can host yourself.
PartialTigerVNCVNC server and viewer for direct connections, without a relay or an ID service.
RustDesk
RustDesk
✓ signed The latest release, 1.5.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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TigerVNC
unsigned The latest release, v1.16.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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