iTopvsrustdesk
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| iTop | rustdesk | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 60/100 | 92/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in IT Management | #1 of 22 in Remote Desktop |
| GitHub stars | 1 211 | 127 369 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +2 998 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 7 |
| Latest release | 3.2.3-3 · 16 Oct 2026 | 1.5.0 · 25 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
rustdesk scores 92/100 against 60/100 for iTop, so it is the safer default.
rustdesk ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for iTop.
If you want the quickest setup, rustdesk is easier to run; iTop needs more configuration.
rustdesk is growing faster right now (+2 998 stars in 30 days).
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