3 self-hosted Apache Guacamole alternatives

Apache Guacamole is a popular proprietary tool in the remote access & vpn space. These open-source apps let you replace Apache Guacamole with software you host and control yourself.

Best self-hosted Apache Guacamole alternatives

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docker

Next Terminal

Remote Access & VPN

Self-hosted SSH bastion with web terminal and audit

Replaces Apache Guacamole, Teleport

★ 5.6k Medium setup Apache-2.0

Nexterm

Remote Access & VPN

Open-source server management for SSH, VNC, and RDP

Replaces Apache Guacamole, Termius

★ 4.9k Easy setup MIT

Guacozy

Remote Access & VPN

Cozy Guacamole-based remote-access connection manager

Replaces Apache Guacamole

★ 197 Medium setup MIT

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Switching from Apache Guacamole

Moving off Apache Guacamole means trading a managed subscription for a service you run yourself. The payoff is ownership: no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in, and full control of your data. Start with the option above that matches your setup-difficulty comfort level — every app links to a detailed specs page and head-to-head comparisons.