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 MeshCentral.

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Guacamole is a clientless remote desktop gateway. It supports standard protocols like VNC and RDP. We call it clientless because no plugins or client software are required.

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Apache Guacamole alternatives page was last updated Oct 11, 2024
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  1. RustDesk icon
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    RustDesk

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    The open source alternative to TeamViewer and AnyDesk. Display and control your PC and Android devices from anywhere at anytime. Works out of the box, no configuration required. You have full control of your data, with no concerns about security.

    119 RustDesk alternatives
    RustDesk screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Main window
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    File transfer window

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Unattended Access
    3.  Low Latency
    4.  Screen Sharing
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Desktop Sharing
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Stream audio
    9.  Portable
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    12.  Real time collaboration
    13.  Wake on LAN
    14.  Two-factor Authentication
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    • RustDesk is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Apache Guacamole.

    • RustDesk is the most popular Open Source alternative to Apache Guacamole.

    • RustDesk is Freemium and Open SourceApache Guacamole is Free and Open Source
    • RustDesk is Lightweight and Privacy focusedApache Guacamole is not according to our users
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    Remmina

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    Remmina is a remote desktop client written in GTK. Remmina primarily targets system administrators and travelers that need to work with computers remotely in front of either large monitors or tiny netbooks.

    134 Remmina alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    Remmina screenshot 1
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    Top Remmina Features

    1.  RDP
    2.  SSH
    3.  VNC Support
    4.  Support for Multiple protocols
    5.  Fullscreen support
    6.  RDP Functionality
    7.  Tabbed interface
    8.  Multiple Servers
    9.  User Session Recording
    10.  Desktop Sharing
    11.  Native translations
    12.  Scalable
    13.  Group management
    14.  HTTP Web seeding
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  4. TightVNC icon
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    TightVNC

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    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.

    100 TightVNC alternatives
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    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Administration

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  VNC Viewer
    2.  Local Network Connection
    3.  Screen Sharing
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  VNC Support
    7.  Portable
    8.  Desktop Sharing
    9.  Two-factor Authentication
    10.  Integrated File Sharing
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    Guest

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

    Negative comment •Jun 12, 2020
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    • This alternative is disputed. TightVNC is a legitimate Apache Guacamole alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • TightVNC is Free Personal and Open SourceApache Guacamole is Free and Open Source
    • TightVNC is LightweightApache Guacamole is not according to our users
  5. UltraVNC icon
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    UltraVNC

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    UltraVNC is easy to use and free software that can display the screen of another computer (via the Internet or a local network) on your own screen. The program allows you to use your mouse and keyboard to control the other computer remotely.

    95 UltraVNC alternatives
    Server Property Page

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    File Transfer
    Remote Desktop
    +1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Freedom
    3.  VNC Server
    4.  Stores connection configs per PC
    5.  Integrated Chat
    6.  VNC Support
    7.  Integrated File Sharing
    8.  Remote Work
    9.  VNC Viewer
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    Guest

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

    Negative comment •Jan 14, 2020
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    • UltraVNC is Free and Open SourceApache Guacamole is also Free and Open Source
    • UltraVNC is LightweightApache Guacamole is not according to our users
  6. MeshCentral icon
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    MeshCentral

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    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.

    44 MeshCentral alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Node.JS
    • npm
    MeshCentral screenshot 1
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    Top MeshCentral Features

    1.  No port forwarding required
    2.  Remote File Access
    3.  Remote Reboot
    4.  Unattended Access
    5.  Remote Desktop Server
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    8.  Remote terminal
    9.  Self-hosted
    10.  Remote Management
    11.  Screen Sharing
    12.  Desktop Sharing
    13.  Wake on LAN
    14.  Ssh tunnel
    15.  Support for Remote Control
    16.  Remote Support
    17.  WebRTC
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  7. Remotely icon
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    Remotely

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

    117 Remotely alternatives
    List of remote hosts that can be controlled (unattended or attended).

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    Remotely Features

    1.  Remote Support
    2.  Unattended Access
    3.  Runs in browser
    4.  Low Latency
    Remote control of terminal.
    Scheduling scripts run.
    +1
    Attended access.
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    heldmar

    Remotely is no longer working for download

    Negative comment •Nov 15, 2022
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    • Remotely is Free and Open SourceApache Guacamole is also Free and Open Source
  9. HopToDesk icon
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    HopToDesk

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    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
    HopToDesk screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Unattended Access
    3.  No registration required
    4.  No installation required
    5.  Remote File Access
    6.  Screen Sharing
    7.  Desktop Sharing
    8.  Remote Work
    9.  End-to-End Encryption
    10.  User Session Recording
    11.  Two-factor Authentication
    12.  Dark Mode
    13.  Real time collaboration
    14.  Wake on LAN
    15.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    16.  Portable
    17.  Cloud Sync
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  10. TigerVNC icon
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    TigerVNC

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    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.

    72 TigerVNC alternatives
    Viewer Interface

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    TigerVNC Features

    1.  Raspberry Pi Development
    2.  Integrated File Sharing
    3.  VNC Support
    4.  VNC Viewer
    5.  VNC Server
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    Guest

    it's a desktop app. almost all of these on the list are not remote desktop gateways.

    Negative comment •Oct 11, 2024
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    Guest

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

    Negative comment •Jan 14, 2020
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    Guest

    Guacamole can do VNC, RDP and SSH without any need to install software on the client side (beside a modern HTML5 enabled browser).

    Negative comment •Jul 17, 2020
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    • Some users think TigerVNC is a great Apache Guacamole alternative, some don't.

    • TigerVNC is Free and Open SourceApache Guacamole is also Free and Open Source
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    Xrdp

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

    84 Xrdp alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD

    Xrdp Features

    1.  RDP
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    Aspia

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    Aspia is a free and open source application for remote computer management.

    116 Aspia alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Aspia screenshot 1
    Aspia screenshot 2

    Aspia Features

    1.  Desktop Sharing
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Screen Sharing
    4.  Unattended Access
    5.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    6.  Peer-To-Peer
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  13. Vinagre icon
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    Vinagre

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    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.
    69 Vinagre alternatives
    Vinagre connected to a windows machine

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Vinagre Features

    1.  VNC Support
    2.  SSH
    Full screen mode. Notice the toolbar at the top, which appears when you move the mouse to the top of the screen
    Dialog asking for the vnc password
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    screego

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    For developers, screen sharing shouldn’t be optimized for low bandwidth or presenting some slides. It should be high definition, that you still can read the tiny font of your colleague. No more, “wait a minute, the stream isn’t updating”.

    22 screego alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Docker

    screego Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Web-Based
    3.  Low Latency
    4.  WebRTC
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