What we do
We develop and operate WinDesk — remote-desktop and remote-support software with a true peer-to-peer architecture, end-to-end encryption and 100% Swiss data location. We serve SMEs, IT providers and system administrators who want reliable software with a clear origin.
Who we are
Lightnet Multimedia GmbH is a Swiss limited liability company based in Graben (Canton of Bern), registered in the Swiss commercial register under UID CHE-435.553.655. We are a deliberately small, focused team of software developers and IT practitioners. Operating exclusively in Switzerland; no US or EU subsidiary structure. Are you a journalist, investor or potential partner? Get in touch.
Our values
We prefer reliability over growth at the cost of quality. A stable 0.5.x with clear strengths and honestly communicated limitations beats a hyped 1.0 with feature gaps that we hide. We do not fabricate testimonials — see the WinDesk reviews page for our stance. We respond to every honest criticism — even harsh ones. And we know our limits: for air-gapped self-hosting we recommend RustDesk, for mobile-first setups still AnyDesk — because false promises are the worse business model.
Timeline
- 2024 — Lightnet Multimedia GmbH founded, WinDesk development started
- Spring 2025 — first internal versions, pilot phase with selected Swiss SMEs
- Autumn 2025 — public beta launch, Free plan available
- 2026 — cross-platform expansion (Linux, macOS, Raspberry Pi arm64), Pro plan, EV code signing, Apple notarisation
- Q4 2026 — planned: SAML/OIDC SSO, REST API, RMM integrations (NinjaOne, Datto)
- 2027 — planned: mobile clients (iOS/Android), Enterprise self-hosting option
Why "WinDesk"?
The name is a portmanteau of "win" and "desk". We are not unhappy if someone thinks of Windows first — that's the platform most of our customers use. But WinDesk is explicitly cross-platform: Mac, Linux and Raspberry Pi are first-class citizens, not beta branches. More background on the brand and disambiguation from Matrix42 Windesk on What is WinDesk?
Press + Media
Press enquiries, interview requests and logo downloads via the press page. We typically respond within 1 business day during CET office hours.
Our approach
We build with deliberate focus: one product that does what it has to and nothing it doesn't. No feature bloat, no tiered pricing that leaves you guessing, no surprise cloud routing. Flat pricing, transparent architecture, predictable behaviour.
Why Switzerland matters
The Swiss legal framework offers data-protection standards that are GDPR-equivalent and in parts stricter. No dependence on the US CLOUD Act, no automatic mutual legal assistance for EU investigators without the Swiss authorities being involved, clear responsibilities via the FDPIC.
Cross-platform commitment
WinDesk runs on Windows, macOS Apple Silicon and Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, RHEL, Pi OS). Mac builds are Apple Developer ID signed and Apple-notarised; Linux packages are .deb and .rpm. One piece of software, every platform — one account.
Roadmap
2026: SAML/OIDC SSO, REST API, native integrations with RMM tools (NinjaOne, Datto), web client (browser-based). 2027: mobile clients (iOS/Android), Enterprise licences with a self-hosting option.