Last checked October 29, 2026
Apache Guacamole
Apache Guacamole lets people open a remote desktop in the browser. The license is Apache-2.0. The target computer must already accept RDP, VNC, or SSH. Guacamole does not punch a hole with an ID code.
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Free plan
The software is free. You run the gateway and you already need a desktop protocol on the far computer.
They host it
No hosted price on file.
Run it yourself
You put the app on a computer you control. Hard. Two parts, guacamole-server and guacamole-client, plus a database. Put it on a network that can already reach the desktops.
Who it is for
For small teams and enterprises. It runs on the web, Linux, and a computer you control. License: Apache-2.0. It is in the Remote desktop group.
What you pay
Free plan: The software is free. You run the gateway and you already need a desktop protocol on the far computer. There is no hosted price on file. Run it yourself: Hard. Two parts, guacamole-server and guacamole-client, plus a database. Put it on a network that can already reach the desktops.
How to switch
Compared with TeamViewer. Its price on file: TeamViewer says personal use is free. Work use, including home office, needs a license.
What you give up: phone apps and a code on the screen another person can use. You only get part of: reach a computer that is not on your network, unattended access, and windows, Mac, and Linux, and 1 more.
How close is it?
A full score means it matches our checklist. It is not a drop-in replacement.
Related alternatives
- Free alternatives to TeamViewer
- MeshCentral: A remote-control server your computers call home to.
- RustDesk: Remote desktop with your own ID server if you want one.
Free apps in this group
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