Chrome Remote Desktop vs RustDesk:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Chrome Remote Desktop had more branded searches than RustDesk among remote support software worldwide. Chrome Remote Desktop had about 1.5 million branded searches, while RustDesk had 823,000. Chrome Remote Desktop made up 17.5% of all remote support software searches we track, and RustDesk accounted for 9.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about remote support software, Chrome Remote Desktop appeared in four of the five answers and RustDesk in three. Chrome Remote Desktop was mentioned before RustDesk in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Chrome Remote Desktop, about 82% more searches than RustDesk
Who does AI mention more?
Chrome Remote Desktop, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, RustDesk in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Chrome Remote Desktop, named ahead of RustDesk in 4 of 5 answers
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Top remote support software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Chrome Remote Desktop was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. RustDesk was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Chrome Remote Desktop was listed before RustDesk in four out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
TeamViewer1st
Splashtop2nd- Chrome Remote Desktop3rd
AnyDesk4th
Zoho Assist5th
RustDesk6th
LogMeIn–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- AnyDesk4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Chrome Remote Desktop4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Zoho Assist4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- TeamViewer4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Splashtop4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- RustDesk3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- LogMeIn0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about remote support software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which remote support tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best remote support tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best remote support tool for supporting computers?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“remote access software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“remote desktop support”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Is Chrome Remote Desktop or RustDesk more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Chrome Remote Desktop and RustDesk by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven remote support software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Chrome Remote Desktop, RustDesk. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | AnyDesk | Chrome Remote Desktop | RustDesk | LogMeIn | Zoho Assist | TeamViewer | Splashtop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 78.1% | 12.7% | 7% | 1.4% | 0.63% | 0.08% | 0.02% |
| Nov 2025 | 74.7% | 14.9% | 8.2% | 1.3% | 0.74% | 0.1% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 74.8% | 14.9% | 8.2% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 74.5% | 14.8% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 0.74% | 0.1% | 0.03% |
| Feb 2026 | 74.8% | 14.9% | 8.2% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.08% | 0.04% |
| Mar 2026 | 74.7% | 14.9% | 8.2% | 1.3% | 0.74% | 0.08% | 0.04% |
| Apr 2026 | 74.7% | 14.9% | 8.2% | 1.3% | 0.74% | 0.08% | 0.04% |
| May 2026 | 75% | 14.9% | 8.2% | 1.1% | 0.61% | 0.08% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 75% | 14.9% | 8.2% | 1.1% | 0.61% | 0.1% | 0.03% |
| Jul 2026 | 74.8% | 14.9% | 8.2% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 75% | 14.9% | 8.2% | 1.1% | 0.61% | 0.1% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | 71.2% | 17.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% | 0.58% | 0.09% | 0.02% |
How has the Chrome Remote Desktop and RustDesk comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Chrome Remote Desktop was ahead of RustDesk in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Chrome Remote Desktop’s share of searches among remote support software worldwide moved from 12.7% to 17.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.2M to 1.5M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, RustDesk’s share of searches among remote support software worldwide moved from 7% to 9.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 673K to 823K.
How did search popularity change for remote support software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Chrome Remote Desktop gained share of searches among remote support software worldwide, from 14.9% to 17.5%.
In September 2026, RustDesk gained share of searches among remote support software worldwide, from 8.2% to 9.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Chrome Remote Desktop’s and RustDesk’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Chrome Remote Desktop
1 branded search term
- chrome remote desktop
RustDesk
1 branded search term
- rustdesk
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