# RustDesk privacy rating

Open-source remote desktop software that works with RustDesk's public relay servers or a self-hosted server, with a paid Pro server edition for teams.

## Summary

RustDesk scores 50 out of 100 (grade D) on the remote desktop criteria. It meets 2 of 4 criteria: open source and no ads or data sales. It does not meet no trackers or telemetry and independent audit. It is based in Singapore: Not in the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes.

- Website: https://rustdesk.com
- Source code: https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk
- License: AGPL-3.0
- Jurisdiction: Singapore. Not in the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes.
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
- Home page trackers: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
- Category: [Remote desktop](https://privacyratings.com/remote-desktop/)
- Grade: D (50/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | AGPL-3.0 for the client and the self-hosted server; only the optional Pro server is closed source. | https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/blob/master/LICENCE |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The website uses Google Analytics. | https://rustdesk.com/privacy/ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by paid Pro server licenses, and the privacy policy states personal data is not sold. | https://rustdesk.com/pricing/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/remote-desktop/rustdesk/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/remote-desktop/rustdesk.md