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Ubidesk, the RustDesk alternative
The freedom of self-hosting without the operational burden: Ubidesk Enterprise offers an air-gapped deployment (beta) and a turnkey SaaS offer.
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RustDesk, en trois phrases honnêtes
- RustDesk is an open-source remote desktop tool built for self-hosting, with a free community server.
- Self-hosted Pro plans start at $11.88 / month billed annually (Individual: 1 user, 20 managed devices).
- The vendor offers no SaaS option: installing, updating, and securing the server remains the team’s responsibility.
Les faits
Ce qui change en passant à Ubidesk
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| Critère | Ubidesk | RustDesk |
|---|---|---|
| Price per technician (annual, 2026) | $26 / month / tech (annual) | $11.88 / month (Pro Individual, annual); $23.88 (Basic) Pricing — RustDesk, 2026-10 |
| Free personal use | Yes — free Personal plan | Yes — free open-source self-hosted server Pricing — RustDesk, 2026-10 |
| Unlimited unattended devices | Yes — unlimited from Pro | No — 20 (Individual), 100 (Basic); expandable ($0.12 / device / month) Pricing — RustDesk, 2026-10 |
| Self-hosted option | Yes — Enterprise plan (air-gapped beta) | Yes — self-hosting is core to the product Pricing — RustDesk, 2026-10 |
| Mandatory MFA by default | Yes — mandatory | Optional — 2FA included in Pro plans Pricing — RustDesk, 2026-10 |
| User confirmation before file transfer | Yes, no exceptions | Depends on plan |
| Anti-scam protections (KYB / verified badge / blur) | Yes — KYB, verified badge, blur | Custom client generator (Pro) Pricing — RustDesk, 2026-10 |
| Included mobile support | Included | Included — Android and iOS apps |
Price per technician (annual, 2026)
- Ubidesk $26 / month / tech (annual)
- RustDesk $11.88 / month (Pro Individual, annual); $23.88 (Basic) Pricing — RustDesk, 2026-10
Free personal use
- Ubidesk Yes — free Personal plan
- RustDesk Yes — free open-source self-hosted server Pricing — RustDesk, 2026-10
Unlimited unattended devices
- Ubidesk Yes — unlimited from Pro
- RustDesk No — 20 (Individual), 100 (Basic); expandable ($0.12 / device / month) Pricing — RustDesk, 2026-10
Self-hosted option
- Ubidesk Yes — Enterprise plan (air-gapped beta)
- RustDesk Yes — self-hosting is core to the product Pricing — RustDesk, 2026-10
Mandatory MFA by default
- Ubidesk Yes — mandatory
- RustDesk Optional — 2FA included in Pro plans Pricing — RustDesk, 2026-10
User confirmation before file transfer
- Ubidesk Yes, no exceptions
- RustDesk Depends on plan
Anti-scam protections (KYB / verified badge / blur)
- Ubidesk Yes — KYB, verified badge, blur
- RustDesk Custom client generator (Pro) Pricing — RustDesk, 2026-10
Included mobile support
- Ubidesk Included
- RustDesk Included — Android and iOS apps
Learn more
Guides
- 1. Export your address book — Export your devices and contacts from the RustDesk Server Pro console before closing your licenses.
- 2. Deploy the Ubidesk agent — Deploy the Ubidesk agent via GPO, MSI, or Intune; it replaces the RustDesk client on your machines.
- 3. Map your technicians — Recreate your accounts and roles in Ubidesk; MFA is mandatory by default on every plan.
- 4. Import your clients — Import your clients, set up your queues, and send your first session codes.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does RustDesk cost in 2026?
The open-source server is free; self-hosted Pro plans start at $11.88 / month (Individual, annual billing) and $23.88 / month (Basic). Source: official pricing page, accessed October 2026.
Does RustDesk offer a SaaS option?
No. The official pricing states these are licenses for a self-hosted server, not a SaaS subscription.
Is the free RustDesk plan enough for a business?
The free plan includes online status and community support, without a web console or audit log: professional teams typically move to the Pro plans.
Ubidesk, the RustDesk alternative
The freedom of self-hosting without the operational burden: Ubidesk Enterprise offers an air-gapped deployment (beta) and a turnkey SaaS offer.
No credit card · Free for personal use