Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager vs Apache Guacamole

Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager9.4Visit Apache Guacamole8.6Visit

Higher score Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager #1 in Remote Connection Manager Software 9.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Devolutions

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Apache Guacamole #4 in Remote Connection Manager Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Try Apache Guacamole

• Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager fits best

  IT teams needing broad, governed connection management

• Apache Guacamole fits best

  Organizations needing browser-based self-hosted access

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Side by side

Feature	Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Apache Guacamole 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.6
Ranking	#1 in Remote Connection Manager Software	#4 in Remote Connection Manager Software
Best for	IT teams needing broad, governed connection management	Organizations needing browser-based self-hosted access
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	$30/user/mo	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile	Self-hosted
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs	Community, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA	SSO/SAML, 2FA
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager 4/4 · Apache Guacamole 1/4
Team connection sharing	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Credential vault	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Session recording	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported protocols	RDP, SSH, VNC, ARD, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, Telnet, Citrix, VMware, Hyper-V, TeamViewer, VPN and 150+ protocols	Not checked yet
Desktop platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Not checked yet
Stored connections	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Supports more than 150 remote connection protocols Centralized vaults add credential control and team connection sharing Audit trails, session recording, and role-based access support governance	Plugin-free browser access from desktops, phones, and tablets Supports VNC, RDP, SSH, Telnet, and Kubernetes connections Includes file transfer, recording, SSO, MFA, and an integration API
Cons	The Free plan is limited to individual use The paid plan starts at $30 per user monthly with annual billing Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple remote access	Requires self-hosting instead of a vendor-hosted remote-access service Protocol coverage is narrower than tools supporting more connection types Administrators must manage the web application and its connected systems
Our verdict	Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager brings remote connections, credentials, and access controls into one application. It is designed for IT professionals, system administrators, network administrators, helpdesk technicians, MSPs, and… Read the review →	Apache Guacamole is a free, open-source remote desktop gateway for organizations that want centralized access through a web browser. It connects users to computers and environments through VNC, RDP, SSH, Telnet, and Kubernetes protocols,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager — where it wins

  • Supports more than 150 remote connection protocols
  • Centralized vaults add credential control and team connection sharing
  • Audit trails, session recording, and role-based access support governance

  Where it doesn't

  • The Free plan is limited to individual use
  • The paid plan starts at $30 per user monthly with annual billing
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple remote access

• Apache Guacamole — where it wins

  • Plugin-free browser access from desktops, phones, and tablets
  • Supports VNC, RDP, SSH, Telnet, and Kubernetes connections
  • Includes file transfer, recording, SSO, MFA, and an integration API

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires self-hosting instead of a vendor-hosted remote-access service
  • Protocol coverage is narrower than tools supporting more connection types
  • Administrators must manage the web application and its connected systems

• Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A broad connection manager for governed IT access across desktop and mobile platforms.

  Visit DevolutionsFull verdict →
• Apache Guacamole8.6/10 · Free plan

  Free, open-source remote access for organizations prepared to self-host.

  Try Apache GuacamoleFull verdict →