bettercapvsRustDesk Server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| bettercap | RustDesk Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Network Security | #4 of 22 in Remote Desktop |
| GitHub stars | 20 211 | 10 627 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +190 | +178 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 2 |
| Latest release | v2.41.7 · 11 May 2026 | 1.1.16 · 20 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
bettercap and RustDesk Server score the same (75/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
If you want the quickest setup, RustDesk Server is easier to run; bettercap needs more configuration.
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