Apache Guacamole

Spec sheet

Purpose

Apache Guacamole is a clientless remote desktop gateway that supports protocols including VNC, RDP, and SSH.Read 7 Oct 2026 · guacamole.apache.org

Deployment

The project documents native and Docker installation methods.Read 7 Oct 2026 · guacamole.apache.org

Free plan

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · guacamole.apache.org

Access mode

bothRead 20 Sep 2026 · guacamole.apache.org

Authentication integrations

The manual lists extensions for Active Directory or LDAP, multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, smart cards and certificates, vault secrets, and RADIUS.Read 7 Oct 2026 · guacamole.apache.org

Browser access

After Guacamole is installed on a server, users can access desktops through a web browser without plugins or client software.Read 7 Oct 2026 · guacamole.apache.org

Cloud desktops

Desktops accessed through Guacamole can be hosted in the cloud rather than physically present.Read 7 Oct 2026 · guacamole.apache.org

Commercial support

The project lists third-party commercial support providers and says the Apache Software Foundation does not endorse or vet them.Read 7 Oct 2026 · guacamole.apache.org

Community support

The project's primary support channel is its public mailing lists, which require users to subscribe before posting.Read 7 Oct 2026 · guacamole.apache.org

Current release

The release page identifies version 1.6.0, dated 2025-06-22, as the current release.Read 7 Oct 2026 · guacamole.apache.org

File transfer

File transfer is supported for VNC, RDP, and SSH when the underlying protocol supports it and the feature is enabled.Read 7 Oct 2026 · guacamole.apache.org

Integration API

Guacamole provides documented core APIs that can be integrated into open source or proprietary applications.Read 7 Oct 2026 · guacamole.apache.org

Licensing

The project describes the software as free and open source and licenses it under Apache License, Version 2.0.Read 7 Oct 2026 · guacamole.apache.org

Security guidance

The manual recommends encrypting communication between users and Guacamole with SSL/TLS and using a mechanism to prevent brute-force attacks.Read 7 Oct 2026 · guacamole.apache.org

Session recording

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · guacamole.apache.org

SSH host verification

SSH and SFTP server identity verification is not performed by default, but can be configured using known-hosts data or connection parameters.Read 7 Oct 2026 · guacamole.apache.org

Supported platforms

web browsers,mobile phones,tabletsRead 20 Sep 2026 · guacamole.apache.org

Plans and prices

Every Apache Guacamole plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Remote Connection Manager Software#7 of 298.2
• Unattended Remote Access Software#11 of 298.2
• Remote desktop software#61 of 1358.1
• Remote Desktop Access Software#13 of 288.2