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Apache Guacamole Lite vs Kasm Workspaces

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted remote access & vpn options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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AP Apache Guacamole Lite Clientless remote desktop gateway library VS KA Kasm Workspaces Containerized desktop and browser streaming platform
FeatureApache Guacamole LiteKasm Workspaces
CategoryRemote Access & VPNRemote Access & VPN
LicenseMITProprietary
LanguageJavaScriptShell
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM256 MB4,096 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcedocker
GitHub stars★ 331★ 1,210
First released20162020
ReplacesTeamViewer, CitrixCitrix, Amazon WorkSpaces

Why pick each one

Choose Apache Guacamole Lite if…

  • Lightweight alternative
  • Easy to integrate
Apache Guacamole Lite details

Choose Kasm Workspaces if…

  • Released under the Proprietary license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (1.2k GitHub stars)
  • Written in Shell
Kasm Workspaces details

Frequently asked questions

Is Apache Guacamole Lite or Kasm Workspaces better?

Neither is universally better. Kasm Workspaces has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Apache Guacamole Lite and Kasm Workspaces free and open-source?

Yes. Apache Guacamole Lite is licensed under MIT and Kasm Workspaces under Proprietary. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Apache Guacamole Lite and Kasm Workspaces with Docker?

Apache Guacamole Lite: yes. Kasm Workspaces: yes.

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