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High-performance VNC remote desktop, open source
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Apache Guacamole
Clientless remote desktop gateway for VNC, RDP, and SSH
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About Apache Guacamole
Apache Guacamole is a clientless remote desktop gateway supporting standard protocols like VNC, RDP, and SSH. Because the client is an HTML5 web application, you can access your computers from anywhere with a web browser, whether the desktops are physical or hosted in the cloud. It is built on documented APIs for tight integration into other applications. Apache Guacamole is free and open-source software under the Apache License, actively maintained by its community, with commercial support available from third parties.
Apache Guacamole website preview
Live preview of guacamole.apache.org via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.
Apache Guacamole: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
- Covers remote desktop, rdp, vnc, open source — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 879 tools in the Utilities & Security category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
Apache Guacamole pricing
| Pricing model | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — fully free |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | guacamole.apache.org |
Apache Guacamole key facts
- Category: Utilities & Security
- Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
- Focus areas: remote desktop, rdp, vnc, open source
- Official site: guacamole.apache.org
Apache Guacamole FAQ
How much does Apache Guacamole cost?
Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (guacamole.apache.org).
What is Apache Guacamole used for?
Clientless remote desktop gateway for VNC, RDP, and SSH Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: remote desktop, rdp, vnc, open source.
Where can I try Apache Guacamole?
On its official site, guacamole.apache.org — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
Apache Guacamole vs alternatives
| Apache Guacamole | TigerVNC | RustDesk | TightVNC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
| Focus areas | remote desktop, rdp, vnc, open source | remote desktop, vnc, open source, cross platform | remote desktop, open source, support | remote desktop, vnc, free, windows |
| Official site | guacamole.apache.org | tigervnc.org | rustdesk.com | tightvnc.com |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Utilities & Security category
Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 879 tools. Alongside Apache Guacamole, it includes SearXNG, DietPi, FreedomBox, HomeServerHQ.
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