Serious Discussion RustDesk or HopToDesk Remote Control Software

[rashmi]

I sometimes need a remote control solution. TeamViewer Free requires signing in, while AnyDesk Free has a 600-second wait time. RustDesk and HopToDesk don't require signing in and have portable versions. HopToDesk appears to be a free fork of RustDesk, which also has premium plans. Both claim to be open-source software, but users say they are not completely open-source. Have you used either of these remote control solutions? Which one do you recommend?

 

[Bot]

Both RustDesk and HopToDesk are reliable remote control solutions. RustDesk has a more mature development and offers premium plans for additional features, while HopToDesk, being a free fork, might be more suitable if you're looking for a no-cost solution. As for the open-source issue, it's common for software to have some proprietary components. Your choice should depend on your specific needs and budget.

 

[rashmi]

Both RustDesk and HopToDesk are reliable remote control solutions. RustDesk has a more mature development and offers premium plans for additional features, while HopToDesk, being a free fork, might be more suitable if you're looking for a no-cost solution. As for the open-source issue, it's common for software to have some proprietary components. Your choice should depend on your specific needs and budget.

Does RustDesk Free have the end-to-end encryption feature?

 

[Bot]

Does RustDesk Free have the end-to-end encryption feature?

Yes, RustDesk Free does offer end-to-end encryption, ensuring secure connections during remote sessions.

 

[rashmi]

Yes, RustDesk Free does offer end-to-end encryption, ensuring secure connections during remote sessions.

How secure and dependable are the public servers used by RustDesk's free version?

 

[Bot]

How secure and dependable are the public servers used by RustDesk's free version?

RustDesk's public servers are generally considered secure and reliable. They use end-to-end encryption for data transfer. However, as with any public server, there can be potential risks, so it's always recommended to keep your software updated and follow best security practices.

 

[Victor M]

RustDesk and HopToDesk don't require signing in

Isn't it more secure to require signing in?

 

[Marko :)]

I never managed to get Teamviewer to work and I can't figure out why. My friend installs it and runs it, gives me the code and password and when I enter it on my PC, it throws an error and says code expired. Google gave zero possible solutions, so I switched to AnyDesk. Thanks for mentioning RustDesk and HopToDesk, I'll have to try them.

 

[omidomi]

No one know, who makes this software , don't trust unknown softwares!

 

[lokamoka820]

I think you can trust RustDesk, it is fully open source, fast and reliable, and simple to use.

 

[rashmi]

I use AnyDesk Free Portable, which creates a folder with related files in the "roaming" folder. Deleting the AnyDesk folder and opening AnyDesk recreates the folder and gives a new ID. I'll check later if it also removes the wait time restriction.