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TeamViewer QuickJoin vs RustDesk

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

TeamViewer QuickJoin

7.0
Communication

Standalone TeamViewer app for joining presentations and meetings

RustDesk

8.0
Communication

Open source virtual/remote desktop application

Metric TeamViewer QuickJoin RustDesk
Category Communication Communication
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 6 2.7K
90-day Installs 20 8.3K
365-day Installs 84 21.2K
Version 15 1.4.6
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 109.0K
GitHub Forks 16.2K
Open Issues 99
License AGPL-3.0
Language Rust
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago
First Seen Apr 26, 2017 May 28, 2022

Reviews

TeamViewer QuickJoin

TeamViewer QuickJoin is a lightweight app designed for joining meetings and presentations, offering a secure and streamlined experience without the need for the full TeamViewer suite. It's ideal for users focused solely on participation in meetings.

Enables users to join TeamViewer meetings and presentations without the full application.

Pros

  • + Lightweight and focused on meeting participation.
  • + Secure with TeamViewer's encryption.
  • + Seamless integration with existing TeamViewer accounts.

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature requires manual checks.
  • - Limited functionality compared to the full app.

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