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We performed a comparison between Apache Guacamole and VNC Connect based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"I'm using Apache Guacamole as a gateway."

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"The most valuable features are that it is consistently low profile and consistently works without hiccups or headaches."

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Cons
"The solution's USB redirection could be improved."

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"We occasionally have issues with the graphic software of the interface."

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Top Answer:I'm using Apache Guacamole as a gateway.
Top Answer:The solution's USB redirection could be improved. If the machine has a USB port, I'm not able to redirect it. The solution should include FX protocol instead of RDP.
Top Answer:We are using the latest version of Apache Guacamole. Only one administrator is required to manage the solution. Overall, I rate Apache Guacamole eight and a half out of ten.
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Overview

Apache Guacamole is a clientless remote desktop gateway. It supports standard protocols like VNC, RDP, and SSH.
We call it clientless because no plugins or client software are required.
Thanks to HTML5, once Guacamole is installed on a server, all you need to access your desktops is a web browser.

Intuitive remote control
Use the mouse and keyboard (or touchscreen) in front of you as though they belong to the remote computer.

Send special keys and combinations such as Ctrl-Alt-Del, and copy and paste text in either direction. Type in confidence that characters will be interpreted correctly, whatever your platform, keyboard or input language.

Tried and tested performance
As the original inventors of VNC® technology, we know how to create a responsive screen sharing experience that's as good as being there.

Our patent-protected technology automatically optimizes to the speed of your network, and is especially effective in low-bandwidth and high-latency environments.

Cross-platform support
PC to PC and mobile to PC across Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry Pi, iOS and Android.

With an Enterprise subscription, you also get a key to install our VNC® 5.x software on a wide range of older and UNIX operating systems too, so your legacy hardware remains accessible.

Attended and unattended access
Connect whether remote computer owners are present or not.

Remotely access your own computers, monitor or patch equipment in the field, support customers or colleagues, and much more. Learn about the many ways our customers use VNC® Connect.

Direct and cloud connectivity
Our cloud service automatically brokers cloud connections between devices wherever they are.

So you don’t need to rely on a VPN, or conduct complex and insecure port-forwarding and firewall configuration.

With an Enterprise subscription, you can establish direct connections as well (or instead), perfect for locked down or offline network environments. For more information, start with our document cloud versus direct.

Pre-install or connect on demand
Add device access to your subscription, install VNC® Connect on every device you own or manage, and enable access by anyone at any time.

Alternatively, add instant support to your subscription and connect in seconds on demand, leaving no footprint. Or add both capabilities, and cover every remote access use case.

File transfer, printing and chat
During a session, you're not restricted to just interacting with the remote screen.

You can transfer files in either direction, print files directly to a printer where you are (rather than to a printer attached to the remote computer), and securely chat with other users connected at the same time as you.

Secure by design
VNC® Connect is built from the ground up with security in mind, to balance the control you need with the privacy that compliance requires.

Sessions are encrypted end-to-end using up to 256-bit AES encryption. Authentication is mandatory at the point of connection and never delegated to the cloud. Protect your computers with multi-factor authentication, single-sign on (SSO), granular access control and rich session permissions.

Multilingual support
VNC® Connect is available in French, German, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese as well as English, with more translations on the way.

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Online team management
Manage remote computers, the people you invite into your team to share remote access with, and their roles and permissions from one central location.

Remote deployment
With an Enterprise subscription, you can deploy VNC® Connect in bulk, offline or remotely using your standard enterprise tooling.

In addition, you can configure VNC® Connect remotely using policy, and lock it down to prevent change.

Virtual desktops under Linux
With an Enterprise subscription, you can create virtual desktops on Linux computers.

This might be useful to enable visual remote access to headless Linux systems, or provide separate workspaces for simultaneous users of a shared resource.

Sample Customers
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Telesat Canada, St. Anthony's School, Pratt and Whitney, City of Sacramento
Top Industries
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Manufacturing Company16%
Computer Software Company12%
Government9%
Educational Organization7%
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Manufacturing Company30%
Computer Software Company12%
Government7%
Comms Service Provider5%
Company Size
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Small Business31%
Midsize Enterprise13%
Large Enterprise56%
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Small Business19%
Midsize Enterprise10%
Large Enterprise71%
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Apache Guacamole is ranked 20th in Remote Access with 1 review while VNC Connect is ranked 16th in Remote Access. Apache Guacamole is rated 8.0, while VNC Connect is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of Apache Guacamole writes "A stable and open-source solution that can be used as a gateway". On the other hand, the top reviewer of VNC Connect writes "Reliable and trustworthy remote access software, with responsive technical support ". Apache Guacamole is most compared with Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service), BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access, F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) and Check Point Remote Access VPN, whereas VNC Connect is most compared with OpenText Exceed TurboX, Dameware Remote Support, Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service), Parallels Access and LogMeIn Rescue.

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