RustDesk on Linux: official app and how to install it (2026)

Install RustDesk

Not packaged for Ubuntu. Use Flatpak:

flatpak install flathub com.rustdesk.RustDesk

Not packaged for Debian. Use Flatpak:

flatpak install flathub com.rustdesk.RustDesk

Not packaged for Fedora. Use Flatpak:

flatpak install flathub com.rustdesk.RustDesk

yay -S rustdesk

Not packaged for openSUSE. Use Flatpak:

flatpak install flathub com.rustdesk.RustDesk

or, on any distro: flatpak install flathub com.rustdesk.RustDesk

How to install RustDesk on Linux

Purslane provides an official Linux version on its website.

Download from Purslane

Ubuntu does not package RustDesk in our data. The Flatpak works there instead:

flatpak install flathub com.rustdesk.RustDesk

Debian does not package RustDesk in our data. The Flatpak works there instead:

flatpak install flathub com.rustdesk.RustDesk

Fedora does not package RustDesk in our data. The Flatpak works there instead:

flatpak install flathub com.rustdesk.RustDesk

yay -S rustdesk

Arch’s own repositories do not carry RustDesk, so this installs 1.5.0 from the AUR with an AUR helper such as yay. AUR packages are maintained by users, so review the build script first.

openSUSE Tumbleweed does not package RustDesk in our data. The Flatpak works there instead:

flatpak install flathub com.rustdesk.RustDesk

Installs RustDesk 1.5.0 from Flathub, the verified listing from RustDesk. It works on any distro once Flatpak is set up.

Which version of RustDesk will you get?

Distribution	Release	Version	Status
Ubuntu	26.04 LTS	Not packaged	—
Debian	13	Not packaged	—
Fedora	44	Not packaged	—
Arch Linux (AUR)	Rolling	1.5.0	Newest
openSUSE Tumbleweed	Rolling	Not packaged	—
Flathub (any distro)	Released Sep 30, 2026	1.5.0	Newest

Versions from Repology and Flathub, checked Nov 2, 2026. “Newest” is the highest version in this table, not necessarily the developer’s latest release. AUR packages are user-maintained; review them before installing.

Any distro: Flatpak from Flathub

Flathub lists it as “RustDesk” (com.rustdesk.RustDesk), described as “Secure remote desktop access”. The listing is verified against rustdesk.com, which means Flathub has confirmed it comes from RustDesk (Purslane). It has been installed 594,157 times, number 53 of the 94 apps in our catalog that have a Flathub install count. Flathub flags its license as free software.

Linux Mint, Pop!_OS and Zorin OS have Flathub enabled out of the box, Fedora offers it as an optional third-party repository, and on Ubuntu you install Flatpak first.

Which install method should you use for RustDesk?

Start with Purslane’s own download, since the Flathub listing is not verified; on Arch-based distros the AUR is the other route.

Purslane’s own download. Purslane publishes the Linux version itself on its website. The verified Flathub listing is also the vendor’s, and it updates through Flatpak.
Flatpak from Flathub. The listing is verified, so the package is the vendor’s own. No distro repository we track carries this app, so it is the route that works on any distro.
Arch User Repository (AUR). Arch’s own repositories do not carry it, so the AUR package (1.5.0) is the Arch route. AUR packages are maintained by users, so read the build script before installing.

Sources

RustDesk on Linux: common questions

Does RustDesk work on Linux?

Yes. Purslane publishes an official Linux version of RustDesk. It’s on Flathub (594.2K installs).

How do I install RustDesk on Ubuntu?

Install it from Flathub with “flatpak install flathub com.rustdesk.RustDesk” after setting up Flatpak, or download it from Purslane’s website.

Is the Flathub version of RustDesk official?

Yes. Flathub shows its listing as verified through rustdesk.com, meaning Purslane has confirmed the package.

Is RustDesk free software?

Flathub flags RustDesk as using a free-software license. Check the license on its Flathub page for the exact terms.

How popular is RustDesk on Flathub?

Flathub counts 594,157 installs in total, which ranks number 53 of the 94 apps in our catalog that have a Flathub install count.

Is RustDesk in the Arch User Repository?

Yes, the AUR carries it because Arch’s official repositories do not. AUR packages are maintained by users, not by Purslane, so review the build script first.