PinepodsvsRustDesk Server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Pinepods | RustDesk Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 61/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 18 in Podcasts | #4 of 22 in Remote Desktop |
| GitHub stars | 1 032 | 10 627 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +40 | +178 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 2 |
| Latest release | 0.9.0 · 26 Jun 2026 | 1.1.16 · 20 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
RustDesk Server scores 75/100 against 61/100 for Pinepods, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, RustDesk Server is easier to run; Pinepods needs more configuration.
RustDesk Server is growing faster right now (+178 stars in 30 days).
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