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Apache Guacamole vs RustDesk

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Apache GuacamoleRustDesk
LanguageCRust
LicenceApache-2.0AGPL-3.0
Stars4k125k
Latest1.6.01.5.0
Last push2026-09-142026-10-06
Release cadencetoo few releasesabout 19 days between releases
Active contributors7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days71 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace TeamViewer. Alternatives to TeamViewer →

    PartialApache GuacamoleA browser gateway to machines reachable over VNC, RDP or SSH, with no client to install but no NAT traversal either.

    Full replacementRustDeskRemote control across desktop and mobile, with a relay server you can host yourself.