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Apache Guacamole vs Chrome Remote Desktop: catalog facts
Apache Guacamole	Chrome Remote Desktop
Free Free and open source under the Apache License 2.0; commercial support is offered by third…	Free Free to use with a Google account.
Web, Self-hosted	Web
No client software or plugins needed, only a web browser Supports VNC, RDP and SSH through one gateway	Free with no paid tier Used through a web browser
Requires setting up and maintaining your own server Releases are infrequent	Requires a Google account Fewer management features than dedicated remote support tools
Self-hosted	Web application
Open source	Closed source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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