CloudlogvsRustDesk Server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Cloudlog | RustDesk Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 4 in Amateur Radio | #4 of 22 in Remote Desktop |
| GitHub stars | 576 | 10 630 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 | +174 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 | 2 |
| Latest release | 2.8.21 · 21 Oct 2026 | 1.1.16 · 20 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
RustDesk Server scores 74/100 against 57/100 for Cloudlog, so it is the safer default.
Cloudlog ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for RustDesk Server.
If you want the quickest setup, RustDesk Server is easier to run; Cloudlog needs more configuration.
RustDesk Server is growing faster right now (+174 stars in 30 days).
Cloudlog details →RustDesk Server details →