Yes, RustDesk is completely free to use. It is also open source, so you can inspect and contribute to the code.

How do I uninstall RustDesk?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask rustdesk`. Homebrew will remove RustDesk and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

What are alternatives to RustDesk?

There are several system utilities apps available for macOS. Browse the System Utilities category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update RustDesk to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask rustdesk` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Does RustDesk work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, RustDesk can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.

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PublishedJanuary 1, 2026•UpdatedJuly 7, 2026

RustDesk

Name: RustDesk
Availability: InStock

Open source remote desktop software

System UtilitiesFreeOpen SourceReplaces TeamViewer/AnyDesk

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What is RustDesk?

Open source remote desktop software

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask rustdesk

How to Install RustDesk on Mac

Follow these steps to install RustDesk using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask rustdesk
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask rustdesk
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm rustdesk is installed, then try `rustdesk --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch RustDesk
Run `rustdesk` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Open source codebase

Pros

✓Simple one-command installation
✓Well-maintained and regularly updated
✓Completely free to use

Cons

✗Requires Homebrew to be installed
✗macOS only

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Frequently Asked Questions about RustDesk

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run brew install --cask rustdesk. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run rustdesk from Terminal.

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RustDesk

Open source remote desktop software

System UtilitiesFreeOpen SourceReplaces TeamViewer/AnyDesk

What is RustDesk?

Open source remote desktop software

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask rustdesk

How to Install RustDesk on Mac

Follow these steps to install RustDesk using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask rustdesk
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask rustdesk
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm rustdesk is installed, then try `rustdesk --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch RustDesk
Run `rustdesk` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).