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MeshCentralApache Guacamole
Free

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

 Free

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

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

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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