rustdeskvstasks
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| rustdesk | tasks | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 92/100 | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 22 in Remote Desktop | #11 of 34 in Task Management |
| GitHub stars | 127 429 | 345 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 957 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 7 |
| Latest release | 1.5.0 · 25 Sept 2026 | android-2026.07.0500 · 5 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
rustdesk scores 92/100 against 51/100 for tasks, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, tasks is easier to run; rustdesk needs more configuration.
rustdesk is growing faster right now (+2 957 stars in 30 days).
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