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RustDesk vs Parsec

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

RustDesk

8.0
Communication

Open source virtual/remote desktop application

Parsec

6.0
Productivity

Remote desktop

Metric RustDesk Parsec
Category Communication Productivity
AI Score 8.0 6.0
30-day Installs 2.7K 524
90-day Installs 8.3K 1.7K
365-day Installs 21.2K 5.3K
Version 1.4.6 150-103a
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 109.0K 881
GitHub Forks 16.2K 99
Open Issues 99 53
License AGPL-3.0 NOASSERTION
Language Rust Haskell
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 10mo ago
First Seen May 28, 2022 Jan 27, 2018

Reviews

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

Parsec

Parsec is a remote desktop application that offers open-source solutions for remote access, particularly beneficial for users preferring open-source tools. It supports remote control of other computers, enhancing productivity for remote work scenarios.

Parsec allows users to remotely access and control other computers, facilitating remote work and collaboration.

Pros

  • + Open-source
  • + Remote desktop functionality
  • + Acquired by Unity

Cons

  • - No auto-updates
  • - Potential performance issues