Neutrinet vs RustDesk
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted remote access & vpn options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Neutrinet
Auto renewal for the Neutrinet vpn-certificates
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RustDesk
Open-source remote desktop alternative to TeamViewer
| Feature | Neutrinet | RustDesk |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Remote Access & VPN | Remote Access & VPN |
| License | AGPL-3.0-or-later | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Rust | |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 119,867 |
| First released | 2023 | 2021 |
| Replaces | — | TeamViewer, AnyDesk |
Why pick each one
Choose Neutrinet if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0-or-later license
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Neutrinet or RustDesk better?
RustDesk is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Neutrinet if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Neutrinet and RustDesk free and open-source?
Yes. Neutrinet is licensed under AGPL-3.0-or-later and RustDesk under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Neutrinet and RustDesk with Docker?
Neutrinet: check the project docs for container support. RustDesk: yes.