RustDesk vs SparkView
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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RustDesk
Open-source remote desktop alternative to TeamViewer
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SparkView
Browser-based remote access solution
| Feature | RustDesk | SparkView |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Remote Access & VPN | Remote Access & VPN |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | ⊘ Proprietary |
| Language | Rust | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 119,867 | — |
| First released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Replaces | TeamViewer, AnyDesk | — |
Why pick each one
Choose SparkView if…
- Released under the ⊘ Proprietary license
- Written in Java
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is RustDesk or SparkView better?
RustDesk is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider SparkView if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are RustDesk and SparkView free and open-source?
Yes. RustDesk is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and SparkView under ⊘ Proprietary. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run RustDesk and SparkView with Docker?
RustDesk: yes. SparkView: check the project docs for container support.