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Electorrent vs RustDesk

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Electorrent

6.0
Utilities

Desktop remote torrenting application

RustDesk

8.0
Communication

Open source virtual/remote desktop application

Metric Electorrent RustDesk
Category Utilities Communication
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 4 2.7K
90-day Installs 10 8.3K
365-day Installs 121 21.3K
Version 2.8.5 1.4.6
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 1.1K 109.0K
GitHub Forks 94 16.2K
Open Issues 110 99
License GPL-3.0 AGPL-3.0
Language TypeScript Rust
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Mar 9, 2017 May 28, 2022

Reviews

Electorrent

Electorrent is a remote torrent management app that supports multiple clients, offering a convenient way to control torrents from your desktop. Its compatibility with various torrent clients makes it a versatile tool for users managing remote downloads.

Electorrent enables users to remotely control torrent clients such as qBittorrent, Transmission, and others from their desktop.

Pros

  • + Supports multiple torrent clients for versatile remote management
  • + Auto-updates ensure the latest features and security patches
  • + Active development with recent commits

Cons

  • - A significant number of open issues may indicate areas needing attention
  • - Niche appeal may limit user base

RustDesk

RustDesk is an open-source remote desktop application designed as a self-hosted alternative to TeamViewer. It offers secure, cross-platform remote access and control, making it ideal for users seeking privacy and flexibility.

Enables remote access and control of other computers, providing a secure and efficient alternative to proprietary solutions.

Pros

  • + Open-source and self-hostable, ensuring privacy and control
  • + Written in Rust, offering performance and security advantages
  • + Active and large community with high GitHub engagement
  • + Regular updates and strong development activity

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Potential privacy concerns with Chinese root certificates