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Remote Desktop & VPN

Secure remote access to office computers and networks without per-seat subscription fees.

What's included

We set up self-hosted remote desktop and VPN access so your team can reach office computers, file servers, printers, and internal tools from anywhere. Using tools like RustDesk and WireGuard keeps the system secure without layering on monthly seat costs.

This gives you the two remote access tools most businesses actually need: remote control of office computers and secure access to the office network itself.

Features

  • Self-hosted RustDesk server for remote desktop access
  • Remote access to Windows, Mac, or Linux machines
  • WireGuard VPN setup for full access to your office network
  • Remote access to file servers, printers, & internal apps
  • Works on Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, & Linux
  • No subscription fees - you own the infrastructure
  • User-level access controls so employees only see what they need
  • Replaces TeamViewer, AnyDesk, & similar paid services

Remote desktop: RustDesk vs. TeamViewer

RustDesk does everything TeamViewer does — the only real difference is the price tag.

St Pete IT

$0 / mo

powered by RustDesk

TeamViewer

$50+ / mo

Business plan

Monthly cost
$0 / month
$50 – $200 / month
Per-seat fees
None — unlimited devices
Charged per technician or seat
Who controls the server
You — hosted on your own hardware
TeamViewer's cloud servers
Access from a web browser
Yes — no app install required
Requires desktop client install
Device compatibility
Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android
Windows, Mac, iOS, Android
Contract / lock-in
None — one-time setup fee
Annual subscription required

TeamViewer pricing as of 2025. Business plan starts at ~$50/mo for one concurrent session; multi-user plans cost significantly more.

Your employees can get help from any browser — no installs needed.

Because RustDesk is hosted on your own server, your team can connect from a browser without juggling separate commercial accounts or subscriptions.

VPN: WireGuard vs. Microsoft / commercial VPNs

A VPN lets remote employees work as if they never left the office — accessing files, printers, & internal apps from anywhere.

St Pete IT

$0 / mo

powered by WireGuard

Microsoft / Commercial VPN

$10-30+ / user

per month

Monthly cost
$0 / month
$10 – $30+ / user / month
What you can access remotely
Your full office network — files, printers, apps
Varies — often limited or extra cost
Performance
WireGuard — fastest modern VPN protocol
OpenVPN / SSTP — older, slower protocols
Setup complexity
We handle everything end-to-end
Complex — requires IT admin or Azure setup
Third-party dependency
None — runs on your own hardware
Requires Microsoft 365 / Azure subscription
Works on all devices
Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android
Windows-first; others need extra config

Work from home without leaving your office behind.

A WireGuard VPN lets remote staff reach shared drives, printers, and internal tools as if they were still in the office, without bolting more subscriptions onto the setup.

Ready to get started?

Reach out for a consultation, then create your portal account when you're ready. I can add your business, approve access, and get you submitting tickets online.