Apache Guacamole Alternatives for Windows

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

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Apache Guacamole

Free • Open Source
Remote Desktop Tool

Linux
Self-Hosted
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TeamViewer
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Free Personal • Proprietary
Remote Desktop Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
Windows S
Android Tablet
iPad
Kindle Fire
Raspberry Pi
143 alternatives to TeamViewer
TeamViewer lets you establish a connection to any PC or server within just a few seconds. You can remote control the PC of your partner as if you were sitting right in front of it.
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TeamViewer Features
1. Support for Multiple MonitorsTeamViewer supports the use of multiple displays.
2. Unattended AccessTeamViewer can access a computer even when no one’s being physically present at the remote end.
3. Screen SharingYou can use TeamViewer to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
4. Desktop SharingTeamViewer enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
5. PortableTeamViewer can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
6. Wi-Fi SharingTeamViewer can help you quickly share your Wi-Fi with your friends and colleagues.
PC Remote access
Support for Remote Control
Remote Reboot
Audio Calling
Web tool
No port forwarding required
Drag and Drop
Online Anonymity
Directory sync
Remote Printing
TeamViewer vs Apache Guacamole
This alternative is disputed. TeamViewer is still a legitimate alternative to Apache Guacamole, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
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Peer to Peer, requires both users to have team viewer
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RustDesk
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Free • Open Source
Remote Desktop Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Self-Hosted
F-Droid
iPad
Android Tablet
111 alternatives to RustDesk
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.
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RustDesk Features
1. Unattended AccessRustDesk can access a computer even when no one’s being physically present at the remote end.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in RustDesk without registration.
3. End-to-End EncryptionRustDesk has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
4. LightweightRustDesk consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
5. Screen SharingYou can use RustDesk to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
6. Desktop SharingRustDesk enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
7. Ad-freeRustDesk doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
8. PortableRustDesk can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
9. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in RustDesk simultaneously.
Low Latency
Stream audio
FOSS
Support for Multiple Monitors
TightVNC
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Free Personal • Open Source
Remote Desktop Tool
Windows
100 alternatives to TightVNC
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.
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TightVNC Features
1. LightweightTightVNC consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in TightVNC without registration.
3. PortableTightVNC can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
4. Two-factor AuthenticationTightVNC supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
VNC Viewer
Local Network Connection
No Internet required
Integrated File Sharing
VNC Support
TightVNC vs Apache Guacamole
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Guest
This is a desktop VNC app. Guacamole's entire reason for existing is that it is within the browser.
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UltraVNC
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Free • Open Source
Remote Desktop Tool
Windows
91 alternatives to UltraVNC
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.
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UltraVNC Features
1. LightweightUltraVNC consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. PortableUltraVNC can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Freedom
VNC Server
Stores connection configs per PC
Integrated Chat
VNC Support
Integrated File Sharing
Remote Work
VNC Viewer
UltraVNC vs Apache Guacamole
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Guest
UltraVNC is a desktop VNC app. Guacamole's entire reason for existing is that it is within the browser.
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NoMachine
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Freemium • Proprietary
Remote Desktop Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Raspberry Pi
119 alternatives to NoMachine
NoMachine NX is an enterprise-class solution for secure remote access, desktop virtualization, and hosted desktop deployment built around the self-designed and self-developed NX suite of components. Thanks to its outstanding compression, session resilience and resource...
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NoMachine Features
1. Ad-freeNoMachine doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. Desktop SharingNoMachine enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
3. Controller SupportNoMachine supports the use of a controller (XBOX, PlayStation, etc.).
4. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in NoMachine without registration.
Remote Desktop Server
Media Streaming
Low Latency
Integrated File Sharing
VNC Support
KVM over IP
Record desktop activity
SSH
X server
RDP
MeshCentral
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Free • Open Source
Remote Desktop Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Self-Hosted
Raspberry Pi
Node.JS
npm
42 alternatives to MeshCentral
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.
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MeshCentral Features
1. Unattended AccessMeshCentral can access a computer even when no one’s being physically present at the remote end.
2. Support for Multiple MonitorsMeshCentral supports the use of multiple displays.
3. Screen SharingYou can use MeshCentral to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
4. Two-factor AuthenticationMeshCentral supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
5. Desktop SharingMeshCentral enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
No port forwarding required
Remote File Access
Remote Reboot
Remote Desktop Server
Remote Management
Ssh tunnel
WebRTC
Remote terminal
Support for Remote Control
Remote Support
VNC Connect
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Freemium • Proprietary
Remote Desktop Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
BSD
iPad
Raspberry Pi
107 alternatives to VNC Connect
VNC is remote access and control software which allows you to view and fully interact with one computer desktop (the "VNC Connect") using a simple program (the "VNC viewer") on another computer desktop or mobile device anywhere on the Internet.
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VNC Connect Features
VNC Viewer
VNC Support
SSH
VNC Server
Works behind firewalls
VNC Connect vs Apache Guacamole
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Guest
VNC connect is a desktop VNC app. Guacamole's entire reason for existing is that it is within the browser.
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GoTo Resolve
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Paid • Proprietary
Remote Desktop Tool
Mac
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
141 alternatives to GoTo Resolve
GoTo gives you fast, easy remote access to your PC or Mac from your browser, desktop and mobile devices.
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GoTo Resolve Features
1. PortableGoTo Resolve can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Integrated File Sharing
TigerVNC
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Free • Open Source
Remote Desktop Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
74 alternatives to TigerVNC
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.
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TigerVNC Features
Raspberry Pi Development
Integrated File Sharing
VNC Support
VNC Viewer
VNC Server
TigerVNC vs Apache Guacamole
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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).
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Guest
this is a desktop VNC app. Guacamole's entire reason for existing is that it is within the browser.
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Remotely
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Free • Open Source
Remote Desktop Tool
Windows
Linux
Self-Hosted
114 alternatives to Remotely
Remotely is a free and open-source remote desktop, remote scripting, and rich auto-complete to maximize your IT support efficiency.
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Remotely Features
1. Unattended AccessRemotely can access a computer even when no one’s being physically present at the remote end.
Remote Support
Runs in browser
Low Latency
Remotely vs Apache Guacamole
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heldmar
Remotely is no longer working for download
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