Apache Guacamole Alternatives for Mac

Apache Guacamole is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is TeamViewer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try TeamViewer or RustDesk. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Apache Guacamole and many of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Apache Guacamole are RealVNC, NoMachine, HopToDesk and MeshCentral.

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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. TeamViewer icon

    TeamViewer

     3103 likes

    Remotely access and control any PC or server in seconds with secure encrypted connections, fast setup, file transfers, VoIP voice, webcam integration, multi-platform compatibility, and application selection, making support and collaboration seamless and efficient.

    61 TeamViewer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Raspberry Pi
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    Daniel B
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    TeamViewer requires both Client and Remote Device software to be installed. Whereas Guacamole only requires a Server to be online, and uses HTTPS to serve the remote access.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    Teamviewer is not a web based clientless remote desktop portal.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    2

    Peer to Peer, requires both users to have team viewer

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • TeamViewer is Free Personal and ProprietaryApache Guacamole is Free and Open Source
  2. RustDesk icon

    RustDesk

     279 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
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  4. LogMeIn Resolve icon

    LogMeIn Resolve

     502 likes

    Offers endpoint management with remote control, IT tools integrating remote monitoring, management, access, support, ticketing, and automation. Mobile Device Management manages apps, security, and devices across systems.

    147 LogMeIn Resolve alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    SetMe

    Cloud-native remote desktop tool provides E2E-encrypted, secure access to attended or unattended devices with instant setup, fast connections, zero lag, multi-monitor support, drag-and-drop file transfers, clipboard sharing, and ...

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  6. RealVNC icon

    RealVNC

     146 likes

    Secure, cost-effective remote access and support for your computer, from your desktop or mobile device.

    119 RealVNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
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    Guest
    Negative
    2

    VNC connect 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.
    • RealVNC is Paid and ProprietaryApache Guacamole is Free and Open Source
  7. NoMachine icon

    NoMachine

     118 likes

    Access remote computers easily with enterprise-class speed and features supporting any content including audio and video.

    132 NoMachine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
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  8. HopToDesk icon

    HopToDesk

     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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  10. MeshCentral icon

    MeshCentral

     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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Node.JS
    • npm
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  11. TigerVNC icon

    TigerVNC

     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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Guest
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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.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    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
    2

    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
  12. authentik icon

    authentik

     15 likes

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

    47 authentik alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Kubernetes
    • Docker
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    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
  13. Tactical RMM icon

    Tactical RMM

     2 likes

    Tactical RMM is a remote monitoring & management tool for Windows computers, built with Django, Vue and Golang. It uses an agent written in Golang and integrates with MeshCentral.

    29 Tactical RMM alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  14. across icon

    across

     9 likes
    1. Bluetooth Keyboard/Mouse Emulator: across makes a Bluetooth equipped PC or Mac work as a standard Bluetooth keyboard/mouse combo. Thus, you can seamlessly/wirelessly control all your smart devices including computer, smartphone and tablet PC with the computer’s keyboard and...
    173 across alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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  15. Remote.it icon

    Remote.it

     5 likes

    remote.it is a platform that brings the world of disconnected networks to your browser, desktop and mobile devices. Securely access devices connected to any network like they were on your own local network.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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