BambuddyvsRustDesk Server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Bambuddy | RustDesk Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 22 in 3D Printing | #4 of 22 in Remote Desktop |
| GitHub stars | 3 194 | 10 629 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +190 | +173 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 97 | 2 |
| Latest release | v1.3.1b1-daily.20261028 · 28 Oct 2026 | 1.1.16 · 20 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
RustDesk Server scores 74/100 against 68/100 for Bambuddy, so it is the safer default.
Bambuddy ships more often: 97 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for RustDesk Server.
If you want the quickest setup, RustDesk Server is easier to run; Bambuddy needs more configuration.
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