TeamViewer vs RustDesk
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Remote Desktop Software for Business. Last verified June 20, 2026.
The short answer
TeamViewer ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #11) for IT teams and remote workers needing secure remote desktop and support access. The market leader for usability and broad device support, but comes at a premium price.
At a glance
| TeamViewer | RustDesk | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best Remote Desktop Software for Business | #11 / The 11 Best Remote Desktop Software for Business |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.6 | 7.2 |
| Best for | Easiest to use and deploy | Best open-source, self-hosted option |
| Pricing | $$$ ($418 to $2400/yr) | Free (self-hosted) |
| HQ | Göppingen, Germany | Singapore, Singapore |
| Founded | 2005 | 2021 |
TeamViewer
The market leader for usability and broad device support, but comes at a premium price.
www.teamviewer.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Remote Desktop Software for Business
RustDesk
An open-source, self-hostable solution for teams wanting maximum data privacy and control.
rustdesk.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Remote Desktop Software for Business
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.