Free remote desktop for PC, Mac, Android and iPhone. P2P connection, end-to-end encryption, two devices free forever.
Tired of expensive AnyDesk and TeamViewer subscriptions? RudyDesk solves the same problem: two devices are free forever, with no session time limits. You only pay for more machines.
In plain words — why you need remote access and why you do not have to pay for it
Left a file on the office computer? Need an app that is only installed at work? Connect to your work PC from your home laptop in 10 seconds.
Mum cannot set up the printer? Grandma needs software installed? Connect to their computer and show them what to do. Like sitting next to them, but over the internet.
Are you a sysadmin or a freelancer? Connect to client PCs for setup and repair. The client installs nothing — a browser is enough.
Need to stop a torrent? Check a download? Start a render? Open RudyDesk on your phone and control your home PC from anywhere.
Free alternative to AnyDesk with enterprise-grade security
Enter a 9-digit ID, press Connect. Connected in seconds via WebRTC P2P.
All data encrypted with DTLS-SRTP. Server cannot see session content.
Windows, macOS, Android, iPhone. Install as an app right from the browser.
View and control remote desktop. Up to 60 FPS on local network.
Set a permanent password — connect without being present at the PC.
Русский, English, Deutsch, Polski, Español, 中文, العربية. Switch with one click.
Virtual trackpad, keyboard, gestures. Control your PC from Android or iPhone like a real mouse.
Switch between remote PC screens during a session. No reconnection needed.
Portable EXE for Windows: built-in agent, tray, autostart. Download and go.
TOTP 2FA via Google Authenticator. Recovery codes. Protection even if your password leaks.
Chat with the remote user during a session. P2P, no server — via DataChannel.
Copy text and images between devices. Real-time automatic synchronization.
Execute commands on the remote PC with E2E encryption (ECDH + AES-256-GCM). Command whitelist.
Automatic quality adjustment based on network speed. Minimum latency even on slow connections.
Transfer a session to a colleague with one click. No reconnection — instant handoff.
LDAP/SSO, multi-tenant, device groups, audit, Prometheus metrics. For businesses of any scale.
Honest comparison. No marketing tricks.
| Feature | RudyDesk | AnyDesk* | TeamViewer* | RuDesktop* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free devices | 2 forever | 1 (limited) | 1 (5 min limit) | Any number, 2 h/day |
| Free for personal use | No restrictions | May get blocked | Sessions cut off | 2 hours a day |
| Business cost | from $2/mo | from ~$15/mo | from ~$25/mo | from ₽2,000/mo (~$25) |
| Works in browser (PWA) | ✓ PWA | ✗ | Partly | Self-hosted only |
| No installation (client) | ✓ | .exe required | .exe required | Client needed |
| P2P encryption (DTLS-SRTP) | DTLS-SRTP | TLS 1.2 | AES-256 | TLS 1.3 |
| Two-factor authentication (TOTP) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Self-hosted server | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Yes, from ₽153,000 |
| Remote terminal (Shell) | Pro plan | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| File transfer | ✓ + CRC32 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-session chat | ✓ P2P | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ + voice |
| Clipboard sync | Text + images | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| LDAP / SSO | Business plan ($12/mo) | Paid | Paid | Self-hosted only |
| Prometheus metrics | Business plan ($12/mo) | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Platforms | Win/Mac/Android/iOS | Win/Mac/Linux/Android/iOS | Win/Mac/Linux/Android/iOS | Win/Mac/Linux/Android |
| Project age | 2025 | 2014 | 2005 | 2023 |
* Competitor data comes from their own sites and documentation (anydesk.com, teamviewer.com — April 2025; rudesktop.ru — September 2026). Prices and terms may change. AnyDesk, TeamViewer and RuDesktop are trademarks of their respective owners.
Detailed comparison with RuDesktop (in Russian) →
Key advantage of RudyDesk: two devices are free forever for any use, it works right in the browser without installation, and you can deploy your own server to not depend on our plans at all.
Try for freeInstall as PWA right from the browser — no app stores needed
A PC can be reached at any moment, while a phone has to be woken by a notification first — breakdown by device pairs.
From a browser you can watch someone else's screen. To control the mouse and keyboard, the app must be running on the controlled computer — it is on the download page for Windows and macOS, why that is.
Enterprise-grade protection for personal use
RudyDesk is a remote desktop application. An alternative to AnyDesk and TeamViewer: two devices are free forever, with no dropped sessions and no commercial-use checks. Paid plans only add more machines.
Two devices are free forever, for personal and commercial use alike: no ads, no session time limits, no hidden fees. More machines start at $2 a month; the prices are on the pricing page.
Three differences that matter: (1) two devices are free forever, with no “commercial use detected” blocks; (2) it runs right in the browser — whoever connects installs nothing; (3) you can run your own server and keep the data entirely to yourself.
All connections are end-to-end encrypted (DTLS-SRTP). The server cannot see session content. 2FA, device whitelist, and brute-force protection are supported.
Windows, macOS, Android and iPhone/iPad. The app runs right in the browser (Chrome, Safari, Edge). Windows also has a portable EXE with the agent — without it a remote screen can only be watched — and your own server deploys on Node.js in five minutes.
For the client (the one connecting) — no. Just open rudydesk.com in a browser. The host (the one being connected to) needs an agent — a small program that streams the screen. Windows has a portable EXE, other platforms use the PWA.
Because a phone is reachable only while the app is open on screen. The screen goes dark and within seconds the device drops off the network. That is how iOS and Android work: a browser app does not hold a connection in the background. There is one fix: allow notifications — then the connection request lands on the lock screen and wakes the phone. On iPhone the app must be added to the Home screen via Safari for that: a regular tab, and Chrome on iPhone, get no notifications at all. Details — what connects to what.
A PC running the portable Windows version: it sits in the tray, starts with the system and accepts connections without anyone present — via password and whitelist. No remote access program can do that with a phone: it needs either an open app or a notification to wake it, plus the owner's approval.
Because RudyDesk is open in a browser tab on that computer. A tab can show the screen, but is not allowed to move the system cursor or press keys — that is a browser restriction, the same for every remote access service. For full control, run the portable Windows version on the controlled PC: one file, no installation, no admin rights. On the phone you control from, nothing needs installing — a browser is enough. Details — view or control.
No catch. We earn from paid business plans (3+ devices). The free plan with 2 devices covers what most people need. No ads, no data selling, no hidden limits.
You have 2 free devices. Want more? Invite friends — both of you get a bonus.
Open Settings → Referral program and copy your unique link.
Once your friend installs RudyDesk and enters your referral code, the bonus activates.
You and your friend each get +1 device for 2 months. Invite more — get more!
Example: invited 3 friends = 5 devices free (2 base + 3 bonus)
Bonus devices last 60 days from the activation of each invitation.
Install in 30 seconds. No registration, no credit card.
Download RudyDeskGot a referral code? Enter it in Settings after installing.