Open source rdp projects
Every project in the registry tagged rdp, ranked by real GitHub adoption.
Self-hosted remote desktop you fully control
A simple, secure, easy-to-use bastion and session auditing system. Supports RDP, SSH, VNC, Telnet, HTTP, records and replays sessions for auditing and complianc
Fast, multi-protocol credential brute-forcer. Parses Nmap, Nessus, and Nexpose output to automatically test default and custom credentials across 30+ protocols.
AI-native workspace for local shells and remote machines.Zero Webview, zero OpenSSL, zero telemetry, and no app subscription.
Frequently asked questions
How many open source rdp projects are there?
This registry tracks 4 projects tagged rdp, with 134,966 GitHub stars between them. The most-adopted is RustDesk at 125,148 stars.
Are these rdp projects free to use?
Yes — 4 of the 4 carry an explicit open-source licence across 4 distinct licences, so there is no licence fee. Where a project also sells a hosted or enterprise version, the self-hosted path remains free.
Which rdp project should I choose?
The list above is ranked by GitHub stars, but stars measure attention rather than fit. Check three things on each card: the licence (permissive versus copyleft), the language it is written in, and the last-push date — a high-star project that has not been pushed in a year is a liability.
Are these rdp projects still maintained?
4 of the 4 were pushed in the last 90 days, and every card shows its exact last-push date so you can see the rest. Sort your shortlist by that date before committing to a migration.