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RustDesk vs OSMAnd
RustDesk has 123,854 GitHub stars, 19,128 forks, 147 open issues and last shipped yesterday. OSMAnd has 6,018 stars, 1,227 forks, 3,528 open issues and last shipped yesterday. RustDesk leads on adoption by 1,958% (123,854 vs 6,018 stars). RustDesk is written in Rust under AGPL-3.0; OSMAnd is written in Java under a custom or non-standard licence. RustDesk has attracted 15% as many forks as stars, OSMAnd 20%. OSMAnd was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| RustDesk | OSMAnd | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 124K | ★ 6.0K |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Custom / other |
| Written in | Rust | Java |
| Last push | 2026-09-17 | 2026-09-17 |
| Forks | ⑂ 19K | ⑂ 1.2K |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick RustDesk if
- You weight community size — 124K stars and counting
- You want the AGPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches Rust
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick OSMAnd if
- You want the OSMAnd feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches Java
- You evaluated both and OSMAnd fits your workflow better
About RustDesk
RustDesk is an open source remote desktop application written in Rust, designed for self hosting as a privacy focused alternative to proprietary solutions like TeamViewer. It enables remote control of machines across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS platforms using a peer to peer (P2P) architecture by default, with optional relay and rendezvous servers for NAT traversal. The project lives in the remote access and productivity ecosystem, targeting users who require full control over their infrastructure and data.
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About OSMAnd
OsmAnd (OSM Automated Navigation Directions) is a map viewing and navigation application for mobile devices, built around the free, worldwide OpenStreetMap database. It lives in the OpenStreetMap ecosystem, drawing its map data from that collaborative project and offering a way to contribute back to it. The project is written in Java and distributed through Android markets and the Apple App Store.
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Frequently asked questions
Is RustDesk or OSMAnd more popular?
RustDesk has 123,854 GitHub stars and OSMAnd has 6,018. RustDesk has the larger community by that measure.
Are RustDesk and OSMAnd free?
Both are open source. RustDesk is licensed under AGPL-3.0, and OSMAnd has no licence declared in this registry. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between RustDesk and OSMAnd?
RustDesk is written in Rust and OSMAnd in Java. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, RustDesk or OSMAnd?
Choose RustDesk if you want the larger community (123,854 stars) or its AGPL-3.0 licence terms. Choose OSMAnd if its feature set, stack or Custom / other licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.