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Apache GuacamoleMeshCentral
Free

Free and open source under the Apache License 2.0; commercial support is offered by third…

 Free

Free and open source under Apache 2.0, with no per-seat or per-device cost.

Web, Self-hosted Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Web
  • No client software or plugins needed, only a web browser
  • Supports VNC, RDP and SSH through one gateway
  • Full web-based remote desktop, terminal and file management with no client to install
  • Self-hosted with no per-seat or per-device licensing
  • Requires setting up and maintaining your own server
  • Releases are infrequent
  • You are running a server that is exposed to the internet; securing it is your job
  • Installation and TLS configuration are real work
Self-hosted Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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