Open Source Apache Guacamole AlternativesRemote Desktop Tools and other similar apps like Apache Guacamole

The best open source alternative to Apache Guacamole is RustDesk. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Apache Guacamole and many of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Apache Guacamole are Remmina, TightVNC, UltraVNC and HopToDesk.

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Apache Guacamole alternatives are mainly Remote Desktop Tools, but if you're looking for SSH Clients or Terminal Emulators you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Windows and Mac. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Apache Guacamole.
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  1. RustDesk icon
     281 likes

    Provides secure, cross-platform remote access and file sharing with no registration needed. Offers end-to-end encryption, self-hosting, multi-monitor support, screen sharing, and portable use, all with a lightweight, ad-free interface.

    130 RustDesk alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
     
  2. Remmina icon
     227 likes

    Open source remote desktop client for Linux and BSD supporting RDP, VNC, SPICE, and more, aimed at sysadmins and travelers needing remote access with features like scrollable high-res desktops and organized connection management.

    144 Remmina alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  3. TightVNC icon
     261 likes

    TightVNC is a free remote desktop application. With TightVNC, you can see the desktop of a remote machine and control it with your local mouse and keyboard, just like you would do it sitting in the front of that computer.

    112 TightVNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
     
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    TightVNC vs Apache Guacamole Comments
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    Negative
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    This is a desktop VNC app. Guacamole's entire reason for existing is that it is within the browser.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • TightVNC is Free Personal and Open SourceApache Guacamole is Free and Open Source
    • TightVNC is LightweightApache Guacamole is not according to our users
  4. UltraVNC icon
     276 likes

    Secure, free remote desktop access for Windows lets users control computers via LAN or internet, share screens, sync clipboards, transfer files, support IT helpdesks, provide remote demonstrations, and assist users without pre-installation using add-ons.

    107 UltraVNC alternatives

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    • Windows
     
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    UltraVNC vs Apache Guacamole Comments
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    Negative
    2

    UltraVNC is a desktop VNC app. Guacamole's entire reason for existing is that it is within the browser.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • UltraVNC is Free and Open SourceApache Guacamole is also Free and Open Source
    • UltraVNC is LightweightApache Guacamole is not according to our users
  5. HopToDesk icon
     28 likes

    HopToDesk is a Remote Desktop Software that focuses on privacy and security. Allowing users to connect and control any device from anywhere. HopToDesk with its frictionless application is perfect for enterprises with work-from-home employees or the personal user who wants to...

    21 HopToDesk alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  6. MeshCentral icon
     44 likes

    This is a full computer management web site. With MeshCentral, you can run your own web server to remotely manage and control computers on a local network or anywhere on the internet.

    50 MeshCentral alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Node.JS
    • npm
     
  7. TigerVNC icon
     81 likes

    TigerVNC is an advanced VNC implementation. It is based on the fourth generation of VNC. TigerVNC also includes features from the TightVNC and TurboVNC projects. This includes accelerated JPEG compression. TigerVNC supports the latest X.Org X server.

    77 TigerVNC alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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    TigerVNC vs Apache Guacamole Comments
    Guest
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    3

    this is a desktop VNC app. Guacamole's entire reason for existing is that it is within the browser.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
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    it's a desktop app. almost all of these on the list are not remote desktop gateways.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
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    Guacamole can do VNC, RDP and SSH without any need to install software on the client side (beside a modern HTML5 enabled browser).

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • TigerVNC is Free and Open SourceApache Guacamole is also Free and Open Source
  8. Remotely icon
     28 likes

    Remotely is a free and open-source remote desktop, remote scripting, and rich auto-complete to maximize your IT support efficiency.

    127 Remotely alternatives

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    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
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    Remotely vs Apache Guacamole Comments
    heldmar
    Negative
    0

    Remotely is no longer working for download

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Remotely is Free and Open SourceApache Guacamole is also Free and Open Source
  9. authentik icon
     15 likes

    authentik is an open-source identity provider focused on flexibility and versatility.

    47 authentik alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Kubernetes
    • Docker
     
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    authentik vs Apache Guacamole Comments
    greenseeker
    Negative
    1

    Authentik can integrate with Guacamole for authentication, but it can't replace Guacamole.

    • authentik is Freemium and Open SourceApache Guacamole is Free and Open Source
    • authentik is Privacy focusedApache Guacamole is not according to our users
  10. FreeRDP icon
     17 likes

    FreeRDP is a free implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), released under the Apache license. Enjoy the freedom of using your software wherever you want, the way you want it, in a world where interoperability can finally liberate your computing experience.

    78 FreeRDP alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • openSUSE
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Flathub
     
  11. Xrdp icon
     18 likes

    xrdp provides a graphical login to remote machines using Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). xrdp accepts connections from a variety of RDP clients:

    95 Xrdp alternatives

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    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  12. Vinagre icon
     36 likes

    A VNC/SSH Client for the GNOME Desktop

    • You can connect to several machines at the same time with tabs
    • You can keep track of your most used connections with favorites
    • You can keep track of your recently used connections through GtkRecent
    • You can browse your network f.

    Cost / License

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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