RudyDesk is a free remote desktop application. An alternative to AnyDesk and TeamViewer, but without monthly subscriptions or limitations.

Is RudyDesk really free?

Yes, RudyDesk is completely free for personal and commercial use. No hidden fees, ads, or session time limits.

Which platforms are supported?

Windows, macOS, Android and iPhone/iPad. PWA version is available on all platforms via browser.

Is RudyDesk safe to use?

All connections are end-to-end encrypted (DTLS-SRTP). The server cannot see session content. 2FA, device whitelist, and brute-force protection are supported.

Can I host my own server?

Yes, RudyDesk supports self-hosted deployment. You get full control over your data. The server runs on Node.js and deploys in 5 minutes.

RudyDesk — Privacy Policy

Name: RudyDesk
Rating: 4.8 (50 reviews)
Author: RudyDesk

1. Overview

RudyDesk is a peer-to-peer (P2P) remote desktop application. Your privacy is our top priority. We collect minimal data and never sell or share your personal information with third parties.

2. Data We Collect

Device ID — A randomly generated 9-digit identifier stored locally on your device. It is not linked to your personal identity.
Connection metadata — When you connect to another device, the signaling server temporarily processes device IDs and IP addresses to establish the P2P connection. This data is not stored permanently.
Push notification tokens — If you enable push notifications, your FCM/APNs token is stored on the server to deliver notifications. You can unsubscribe at any time.

3. Data We Do NOT Collect

We do not record, store, or transmit screen content, keystrokes, mouse movements, or any data from your remote sessions.
We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any personally identifiable information.
We do not use analytics trackers, advertising SDKs, or third-party data collection tools.

4. Peer-to-Peer Architecture

All remote desktop sessions use WebRTC for direct peer-to-peer connections. Video, audio, input, and file transfers flow directly between your devices, encrypted with DTLS-SRTP. The signaling server only facilitates the initial connection handshake — it never sees your session data.

5. Encryption

Transport — All WebSocket connections to the signaling server use TLS (WSS).
Sessions — All WebRTC sessions are encrypted end-to-end with DTLS-SRTP.
Remote Shell — Shell commands use ECDH key exchange + AES-256-GCM encryption over DataChannel.
Passwords — Permanent passwords are hashed with bcrypt on the server side.

6. Local Storage

Settings, address book, connection history, and 2FA secrets are stored locally on your device using browser localStorage (PWA) or AsyncStorage (mobile app). This data never leaves your device unless you explicitly share it.

7. Third-Party Services

Google STUN servers — Used for NAT traversal during WebRTC connection establishment. Only your IP address is visible to these servers.
Firebase Cloud Messaging — Used for push notifications on Android. Subject to Google's privacy policy.
Apple Push Notification Service — Used for push notifications on iOS. Subject to Apple's privacy policy.

8. Children's Privacy

RudyDesk is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

9. Data Retention

The signaling server maintains an in-memory list of connected devices. This data is purged when the server restarts or when a device disconnects. Audit logs are retained for up to 5 MB and automatically rotated.

10. Your Rights

You can delete all locally stored data by clearing your browser/app data. To remove your push notification subscription, disable notifications in the app settings.

11. Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact us at privacy@rudydesk.com.

12. Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.