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RustDesk vs sshx

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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RU RustDesk Open-source remote desktop alternative to TeamViewer VS SS sshx Fast, collaborative live terminal sharing over the web
FeatureRustDesksshx
CategoryRemote Access & VPNRemote Access & VPN
LicenseAGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageRustRust
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM256 MB128 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 119,867★ 7,634
First released20212023
ReplacesTeamViewer, AnyDesktmux

Why pick each one

Choose RustDesk if…

  • Easy self-hosted server
  • Works everywhere
RustDesk details

Choose sshx if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 7.6k GitHub stars
  • Written in Rust
sshx details

Frequently asked questions

Is RustDesk or sshx better?

RustDesk is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider sshx if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are RustDesk and sshx free and open-source?

Yes. RustDesk is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and sshx under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run RustDesk and sshx with Docker?

RustDesk: yes. sshx: yes.

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