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NextermApache Guacamole
Free

Free to self-host, with source published on GitHub.

 Free

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

Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • SSH, VNC and RDP in one browser interface
  • Self-hosted with Docker
  • No client software or plugins needed, only a web browser
  • Supports VNC, RDP and SSH through one gateway
  • You need to run and secure the server yourself
  • Browser-based sessions depend on a network connection to your server
  • Requires setting up and maintaining your own server
  • Releases are infrequent
Self-hosted Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License not stated License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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