# RustDesk Server vs yoink

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | RustDesk Server | yoink |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 22 in Remote Desktop | #31 of 59 in Music Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 10 629 ✓ | 151 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +173 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 2 |
| Latest release | 1.1.16 · 20 Jul 2026 | v3.1.0 · 12 Sept 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

RustDesk Server scores 74/100 against 45/100 for yoink, so it is the safer default.

RustDesk Server is growing faster right now (+173 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [RustDesk Server](https://selfhost.directory/project/rustdesk-server) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/rustdesk-server.md)
- [yoink](https://selfhost.directory/project/yoink) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/yoink.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/rustdesk-server-vs-yoink