LogMeIn vs RustDesk:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, RustDesk had more branded searches than LogMeIn among remote support software worldwide. RustDesk had about 823,000 branded searches, while LogMeIn had 90,500. RustDesk made up 9.6% of all remote support software searches we track, and LogMeIn accounted for 1.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about remote support software, RustDesk appeared in three of the five answers and LogMeIn in none.
Who do people search for more?
RustDesk, about 9 searches for every 1 for LogMeIn
Who does AI mention more?
RustDesk, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, LogMeIn in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
RustDesk, the only one of the two named
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Top remote support software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two 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. LogMeIn did not appear in any of the 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 LogMeIn or RustDesk more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for LogMeIn 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 RustDesk, LogMeIn. 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 LogMeIn and RustDesk comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- RustDesk was ahead of LogMeIn in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LogMeIn’s share of searches among remote support software worldwide moved from 1.4% to 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 135K to 90.5K.
- 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, RustDesk gained share of searches among remote support software worldwide, from 8.2% to 9.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for LogMeIn worldwide fell 33% over 12 measured months, from 135K to 90.5K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using LogMeIn’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.
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