# bettercap vs RustDesk Server

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | bettercap | RustDesk Server |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 ✓ | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Network Security | #4 of 22 in Remote Desktop |
| GitHub stars | 20 212 ✓ | 10 630 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +188 ✓ | +174 |
| 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 scores 76/100 against 74/100 for RustDesk Server, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, RustDesk Server is easier to run; bettercap needs more configuration.

## Details

- [bettercap](https://selfhost.directory/project/bettercap) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/bettercap.md)
- [RustDesk Server](https://selfhost.directory/project/rustdesk-server) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/rustdesk-server.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/bettercap-vs-rustdesk-server