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Best RustDesk alternatives in India (2026)
RustDesk is a cybersecurity & endpoint protection product from RustDesk, Global, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 19 have a free plan, 8 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to RustDesk are AnyDesk (Free plan), Chrome Remote Desktop (Free), ManageEngine Endpoint Central (Free plan), JumpCloud (Free plan) and ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus (Free plan). AnyDesk is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹300/month.
Why businesses look for a RustDesk alternative
Indian support and GST
RustDesk is built in Open source. 8 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
RustDesk does not list an Android app. 2 alternatives do.
RustDesk alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches RustDesk's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | RustDesk (current) | Free plan | Yes | Windows | No | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | AnyDesk | Free plan | Yes | Windows | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 2 |  Chrome Remote Desktop | Free | Yes | Windows | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  ManageEngine Endpoint Central | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 4 |  JumpCloud | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Enpass | Free plan | Yes | Windows | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  AssetExplorer | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  Zoho Assist | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  GLPI | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  TeamViewer | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Snipe-IT | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Miradore | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Action1 | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 14 |  KeePass | Free | Yes | Windows | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Spiceworks | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  ManageEngine ADManager Plus | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 17 |  42Gears | ₹300/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Indusface | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 19 |  Avast | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 20 |  AVG | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 |
Top 10 RustDesk alternatives in detail
2. Chrome Remote Desktop
Google · Mountain View · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.4/5
Free remote access.
Free
Free plan available
3. ManageEngine Endpoint Central
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.8/5
Unified endpoint management.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with RustDesk
- Also available on Web
- Built in India (Chennai)
4. JumpCloud
JumpCloud · Louisville · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Directory and device management.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with RustDesk
- Also available on Web
5. ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.6/5
ITSM from ManageEngine.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with RustDesk
- Also available on Web
- Built in India (Chennai)
6. Enpass
Enpass Technologies · Gurugram · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.6/5
Offline password manager built in Gurugram.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with RustDesk
- Built in India (Gurugram)
7. AssetExplorer
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.6/5
IT asset management.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with RustDesk
- Also available on Web
- Built in India (Chennai)
8. Zoho Assist
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Remote support from Zoho.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with RustDesk
- Also available on Web
- Built in India (Chennai)
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with RustDesk
- Also available on Web
10. TeamViewer
TeamViewer · Göppingen · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.3/5
Remote access and support.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with RustDesk
- Also available on Web
RustDesk alternatives by what you need
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How to choose a RustDesk alternative
- Start with endpoint protection and MFA — they stop most incidents.
- Check CERT-In compliance requirements for your sector.
- Managed services help when you have no security staff.
RustDesk alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to RustDesk in 2026?+
The closest matches to RustDesk on App Advisor are AnyDesk (Free plan), Chrome Remote Desktop (Free), ManageEngine Endpoint Central (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match RustDesk, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to RustDesk?+
Yes. 19 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: AnyDesk (Free plan), Chrome Remote Desktop (Free), ManageEngine Endpoint Central (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to RustDesk?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, 42Gears starts lowest at ₹300/mo. AnyDesk also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to RustDesk?+
Yes. 8 alternatives are built in India, including ManageEngine Endpoint Central (Free plan), ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus (Free plan), Enpass (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
RustDesk vs AnyDesk: which is better?+
AnyDesk is the closest match to RustDesk in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these RustDesk alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cybersecurity & endpoint protection or a category RustDesk also covers, and RustDesk's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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