Guacozy vs RustDesk
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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Guacozy
Cozy Guacamole-based remote-access connection manager
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RustDesk
Open-source remote desktop alternative to TeamViewer
| Feature | Guacozy | RustDesk |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Remote Access & VPN | Remote Access & VPN |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Rust |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 197 | ★ 119,867 |
| First released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Apache Guacamole | TeamViewer, AnyDesk |
Why pick each one
Choose Guacozy if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Guacozy or RustDesk better?
RustDesk is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Guacozy if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Guacozy and RustDesk free and open-source?
Yes. Guacozy is licensed under MIT and RustDesk under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Guacozy and RustDesk with Docker?
Guacozy: yes. RustDesk: yes.