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Apache Guacamole Lite vs WG-Easy

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 WG WG-Easy The easiest way to run WireGuard VPN with a web UI
FeatureApache Guacamole LiteWG-Easy
CategoryRemote Access & VPNRemote Access & VPN
LicenseMITAGPL-3.0
LanguageJavaScriptTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM256 MB128 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcedocker
GitHub stars★ 331★ 26,595
First released20162021
ReplacesTeamViewer, CitrixOpenVPN Access Server

Why pick each one

Choose Apache Guacamole Lite if…

  • Lightweight alternative
  • Easy to integrate
Apache Guacamole Lite details

Choose WG-Easy if…

  • Extremely easy setup
  • Friendly UI
WG-Easy details

Frequently asked questions

Is Apache Guacamole Lite or WG-Easy better?

WG-Easy is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Apache Guacamole Lite if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Apache Guacamole Lite and WG-Easy free and open-source?

Yes. Apache Guacamole Lite is licensed under MIT and WG-Easy under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Apache Guacamole Lite and WG-Easy with Docker?

Apache Guacamole Lite: yes. WG-Easy: yes.

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