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Head-to-head · Remote Desktop Access Software

ManageEngine Remote Access Plus vs Apache Guacamole

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score ManageEngine Remote Access Plus #6 in Remote Desktop Access Software 8.8/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit ManageEngine
Apache Guacamole #7 in Remote Desktop Access Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Try Apache Guacamole

ManageEngine Remote Access Plus leads on 0 checks, Apache Guacamole on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreManageEngine Remote Access Plus · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly ManageEngine Remote Access Plus

ManageEngine Remote Access Plus scores higher on our rubric for remote desktop access software: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

ManageEngine Remote Access Plus is the better fit for IT teams managing desktops and Android devices. Apache Guacamole is the better fit for technical teams preferring free, self-hosted browser access.

  • ManageEngine Remote Access Plus fits best

    IT teams managing desktops and Android devices

  • Apache Guacamole fits best

    Technical teams preferring free, self-hosted browser access

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Side by side

Feature ManageEngine Remote Access Plus 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Apache Guacamole 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.7
Ranking #6 in Remote Desktop Access Software #7 in Remote Desktop Access Software
Best for IT teams managing desktops and Android devices Technical teams preferring free, self-hosted browser access
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price $75/yr Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Community, Docs
Compliance GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA SSO/SAML, 2FA
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ManageEngine Remote Access Plus 1/3 · Apache Guacamole 1/3
Unattended access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile device access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Session recording ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported operating systems Not checked yet Not checked yet
Concurrent sessions Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment options Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Attended and unattended control with file transfer and session recording
  • Remote diagnostics include task manager, registry, command prompt, and event viewer
  • Cloud and self-hosted deployment, with a free edition for up to 10 devices
  • Access VNC, RDP, SSH, Telnet, and Kubernetes from a browser
  • Includes file transfer, session recording, SSO, and MFA
  • API supports embedding or integrating remote access into applications
Cons
  • Listed paid plans cover 25 computers and 5 technicians
  • The free edition is limited to 10 devices
  • Remote control of Android devices is specified, but not remote control of iOS devices
  • Requires self-hosting rather than providing a vendor-hosted service
  • Teams handle gateway deployment and ongoing administration
  • Support is through community resources and documentation
Our verdict

For IT administrators and help desk technicians, ManageEngine Remote Access Plus brings remote access and endpoint troubleshooting into one management tool. It supports attended and unattended control of Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android…

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Apache Guacamole is a free, open-source remote desktop gateway for teams that want browser-based access to remote computers without installing client software or browser plugins on the accessing device. It runs as a self-hosted web…

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  1. ManageEngine Remote Access PlusRemote Desktop Access Software 8.8Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. Apache GuacamoleRemote Desktop Access Software 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ManageEngine Remote Access Plus — where it wins

    • Attended and unattended control with file transfer and session recording
    • Remote diagnostics include task manager, registry, command prompt, and event viewer
    • Cloud and self-hosted deployment, with a free edition for up to 10 devices

    Where it doesn't

    • Listed paid plans cover 25 computers and 5 technicians
    • The free edition is limited to 10 devices
    • Remote control of Android devices is specified, but not remote control of iOS devices

  • Apache Guacamole — where it wins

    • Access VNC, RDP, SSH, Telnet, and Kubernetes from a browser
    • Includes file transfer, session recording, SSO, and MFA
    • API supports embedding or integrating remote access into applications

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires self-hosting rather than providing a vendor-hosted service
    • Teams handle gateway deployment and ongoing administration
    • Support is through community resources and documentation

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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