opencutvsRustDesk Server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| opencut | RustDesk Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Video | #4 of 22 in Remote Desktop |
| GitHub stars | 96 664 | 10 628 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +6 109 | +179 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 2 |
| Latest release | ffmpeg-8.1.3-1 · 24 Sept 2026 | 1.1.16 · 20 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
opencut and RustDesk Server score the same (75/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
opencut ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for RustDesk Server.
If you want the quickest setup, RustDesk Server is easier to run; opencut needs more configuration.
opencut is growing faster right now (+6 109 stars in 30 days).
opencut details →RustDesk Server details →