RemoteTerm for MeshCorevsrustdesk
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| RemoteTerm for MeshCore | rustdesk | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 45/100 | 92/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 4 in Amateur Radio | #1 of 22 in Remote Desktop |
| GitHub stars | 338 | 127 457 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 | +2 985 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 7 |
| Latest release | 3.17.1 · 26 Jul 2026 | 1.5.0 · 25 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
rustdesk scores 92/100 against 45/100 for RemoteTerm for MeshCore, so it is the safer default.
RemoteTerm for MeshCore ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for rustdesk.
If you want the quickest setup, rustdesk is easier to run; RemoteTerm for MeshCore needs more configuration.
rustdesk is growing faster right now (+2 985 stars in 30 days).
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