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RustDesk vs TeamViewer:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, RustDesk had more branded searches than TeamViewer among remote support software worldwide. RustDesk had about 823,000 branded searches, while TeamViewer had 8,100. RustDesk made up 9.6% of all remote support software searches we track, and TeamViewer accounted for 0.09%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about remote support software, TeamViewer appeared in four of the five answers and RustDesk in three. TeamViewer was mentioned before RustDesk in every answer that named either.

Among remote support software worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

RustDesk, about 102 searches for every 1 for TeamViewer

RustDesk 823K searchesTeamViewer 8.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

TeamViewer, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, RustDesk in 3

TeamViewer in 4 of 5RustDesk in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

TeamViewer, named ahead of RustDesk in 4 of 4 answers

TeamViewer first in 4RustDesk never first

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Top remote support software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, TeamViewer was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the 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. TeamViewer was listed before RustDesk in every answer that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. TeamViewer1st
  2. Splashtop2nd
  3. Chrome Remote Desktop3rd
  4. AnyDesk4th
  5. Zoho Assist5th
  6. RustDesk6th
  7. 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

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5 answers

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 RustDesk or TeamViewer more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for RustDesk and TeamViewer 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.

RustDesk and TeamViewer among remote support software worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for RustDesk, TeamViewer. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthAnyDeskChrome Remote DesktopRustDeskLogMeInZoho AssistTeamViewerSplashtop
Oct 202578.1%12.7%7%1.4%0.63%0.08%0.02%
Nov 202574.7%14.9%8.2%1.3%0.74%0.1%0.02%
Dec 202574.8%14.9%8.2%1.3%0.6%0.1%0.02%
Jan 202674.5%14.8%8.2%1.6%0.74%0.1%0.03%
Feb 202674.8%14.9%8.2%1.3%0.6%0.08%0.04%
Mar 202674.7%14.9%8.2%1.3%0.74%0.08%0.04%
Apr 202674.7%14.9%8.2%1.3%0.74%0.08%0.04%
May 202675%14.9%8.2%1.1%0.61%0.08%0.04%
Jun 202675%14.9%8.2%1.1%0.61%0.1%0.03%
Jul 202674.8%14.9%8.2%1.3%0.6%0.1%0.03%
Aug 202675%14.9%8.2%1.1%0.61%0.1%0.03%
Sep 202671.2%17.5%9.6%1.1%0.58%0.09%0.02%

How has the RustDesk and TeamViewer comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for remote support software worldwide in September 2026?

1 change

  1. 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 RustDesk’s and TeamViewer’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.

RustDesk

1 branded search term

  • rustdesk

TeamViewer

1 branded search term

  • remote desktop teamviewer

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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