Zoho Assist 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
Zoho Assist ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #11) for IT teams and remote workers needing secure remote desktop and support access. A powerful, secure support tool that shines within the Zoho ecosystem and offers great standalone value.
At a glance
| Zoho Assist | RustDesk | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best Remote Desktop Software for Business | #11 / The 11 Best Remote Desktop Software for Business |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9 | 7.2 |
| Best for | Best for integrated IT support | Best open-source, self-hosted option |
| Pricing | $ ($120 to $288/yr) | Free (self-hosted) |
| HQ | Chennai, India | Singapore, Singapore |
| Founded | 1996 | 2021 |
Zoho Assist
A powerful, secure support tool that shines within the Zoho ecosystem and offers great standalone value.
www.zoho.com/assist/See 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.