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IAP Desktop vs DuoConnect: catalog facts
IAP Desktop	DuoConnect
Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.	Free Free client; it requires an organisation's Duo Network Gateway deployment.
Windows	Windows, macOS, Linux
Remote Desktop and SSH in one client Zero-trust access through Identity-Aware Proxy	SSH and RDP access to internal hosts without a VPN Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
Only works with VMs on Google Cloud Windows only	Only works with an organisation's Duo Network Gateway Requires manual SSH or RDP configuration from an administrator
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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