Best Remote Access Software · 2026
GoTo Resolve vs 
RustDesk GoTo Resolve vs RustDesk: on our data-weighted scoring, GoTo Resolve edges ahead (8.2 vs 7.8/10). GoTo Resolve starts at $23/mo (Starter, billed annually) and is best for it teams wanting remote support plus rmm and ticketing in one platform; RustDesk starts at Free tier available and is best for teams wanting a free, open-source, fully self-hosted remote desktop. Choose GoTo Resolve for the stronger overall track record; consider RustDesk if its pricing model or fit matches your environment better. Side-by-side table below.
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Six criteria, each scored 0–10 on the same scale from real review data, public pricing and feature coverage. See our methodology →
| Criterion | GoTo Resolve | RustDesk |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | 8.2 | 7.8 |
| User reviews | 8.8 | 7.0 |
| Adoption | 7.0 | 0.0 |
| Affordability | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Feature breadth | 6.0 | 10.0 |
| Ease of trial | 10.0 | 7.0 |
| GoTo Resolve | RustDesk | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $23/mo (Starter, billed annually) | Free tier available |
| Pricing model | flat | flat |
| Free trial / tier | Free tier + 14 days | Free tier |
| Best for | IT teams wanting remote support plus RMM and ticketing in one platform | Teams wanting a free, open-source, fully self-hosted remote desktop |
| Deployment | Cloud | Self-host |
| G2 rating | 4.4/5 (439) | — |
| Capterra rating | — | — |
| Our score | 8.2 | 7.8 |
You need it teams wanting remote support plus rmm and ticketing in one platform.
You need teams wanting a free, open-source, fully self-hosted remote desktop.
GoTo Resolve bills on a flat model from $23/mo (Starter, billed annually) (free tier available), while RustDesk uses a flat model from Free tier available (free tier available). Because the models differ, the cheaper option flips depending on your fleet size — model both at your seat/endpoint count.
GoTo Resolve ships 6 headline capabilities (Unattended + attended remote access, Remote monitoring + management (RMM), Zero-trust security architecture, Built-in ticketing + service management) and deploys Cloud. RustDesk ships 10 (Open-source self-hosted core (AGPL), Cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux), deploying Self-host.
GoTo Resolve holds 4.4/5 (~439 G2 reviews); RustDesk holds Not yet rated. On our data-weighted score, GoTo Resolve edges ahead (8.2 vs 8.0/10). Pick RustDesk instead when teams wanting a free, open-source, fully self-hosted remote desktop. See GoTo Resolve alternatives or RustDesk alternatives.