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Apache Guacamole vs TigerVNC
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| Fact | Apache Guacamole | TigerVNC |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | C++ |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Stars | 4k | 7.5k |
| Latest | 1.6.0 | v1.16.2 |
| Last push | 2026-09-14 | 2026-09-25 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 57 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 14 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
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.
PartialTigerVNCVNC server and viewer for direct connections, without a relay or an ID service.
Apache Guacamole
✓ signed The latest release, 1.6.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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TigerVNC
unsigned The latest release, v1.16.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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