Serious Discussion RustDesk or HopToDesk Remote Control Software

rashmi

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Jan 15, 2024
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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?
 

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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

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Jan 15, 2024
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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?
 

rashmi

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Jan 15, 2024
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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?
 

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

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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.
 

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