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Apache-licensed open-source software distributed free from the project site.
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Apache Guacamole
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Apache Guacamole is a clientless remote desktop gateway delivered as an HTML5 web application. It proxies standard protocols such as VNC, RDP, and SSH so users reach desktops and servers from a browser without installing client plugins.
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- Free access
- Apache-licensed open-source software distributed free from the project site.
- API access
- Not confirmed
Is Apache Guacamole right for you?
A good fit for
IT teams and homelab operators who need browser-based remote access to heterogeneous desktop protocols.
Before you choose
You install and harden Guacamole on your own server; performance depends on your network and backend hosts.
Clientless remote desktop gateway
Apache Guacamole explains that standard remote desktop protocols are proxied to browsers via HTML5, enabling access from anywhere without native clients.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protocols | Supports VNC, RDP, and SSH through a unified HTML5 client. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Clientless access | Requires only a web browser after Guacamole is installed on a gateway server. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Release | Homepage highlighted Apache Guacamole 1.6.0 as a recent release. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
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Apache Guacamole pricing & plans
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What is Apache Guacamole used for?
Apache Guacamole is a clientless remote desktop gateway delivered as an HTML5 web application. It proxies standard protocols such as VNC, RDP, and SSH so users reach desktops and servers from a browser without installing client plugins.
Does Apache Guacamole have a free plan?
Apache-licensed open-source software distributed free from the project site.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does Apache Guacamole cost?
No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Apache Guacamole through an API?
Not confirmed. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
You install and harden Guacamole on your own server; performance depends on your network and backend hosts.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
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