Guacamole
Clientless remote desktop gateway supporting standard protocols like VNC and RDP.
- GitHub stars
- 4,009
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Last commit
- 14 September 2026
- Runs on
- Java, C
Commits per month, last 12 months
222 commits
Replaces
Paid products Guacamole can stand in for.
How to self-host Guacamole
Guacamole runs on Java and C. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Guacamole free?
Yes. Guacamole is open source under the Apache-2.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Guacamole?
Yes. Guacamole runs on Java and C. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Guacamole replace?
People use Guacamole instead of AnyDesk or TeamViewer.
Is Guacamole still maintained?
The last change to Guacamole's code was on 14 September 2026, with 222 commits in the last 12 months.
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