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V2Ray Desktop vs RustDesk

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

V2Ray Desktop

7.0
Security & Privacy

GUI client that supports Shadowsocks(R), V2Ray, and Trojan protocols

RustDesk

8.0
Communication

Open source virtual/remote desktop application

Metric V2Ray Desktop RustDesk
Category Security & Privacy Communication
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 16 2.7K
90-day Installs 50 8.3K
365-day Installs 165 21.2K
Version 2.3.1 1.4.6
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 1.6K 109.0K
GitHub Forks 212 16.2K
Open Issues 21 99
License GPL-3.0 AGPL-3.0
Language QML Rust
Last GitHub Commit 4y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 2, 2022 May 28, 2022

Reviews

V2Ray Desktop

V2Ray Desktop is a versatile proxy client supporting Shadowsocks(R), V2Ray, and Trojan protocols, offering an elegant cross-platform GUI. It benefits users needing flexible and secure proxy solutions.

Provides a graphical interface for managing proxy connections using multiple protocols.

Pros

  • + Supports multiple proxy protocols for flexibility.
  • + Cross-platform with an elegant user interface.
  • + Built using Qt5 and QML for a robust experience.

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-updates requiring manual checks.
  • - Inactive development indicated by the last commit in 2022.

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