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Head-to-head · Remote Desktop Access Software

TeamViewer Remote vs Apache Guacamole

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score TeamViewer Remote #1 in Remote Desktop Access Software 9.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit TeamViewer
Apache Guacamole #7 in Remote Desktop Access Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Try Apache Guacamole

TeamViewer Remote 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 scoreTeamViewer Remote · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly TeamViewer Remote

TeamViewer Remote scores higher on our rubric for remote desktop access software: 9.4 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

TeamViewer Remote is the better fit for organizations needing a mature, full-featured platform. Apache Guacamole is the better fit for technical teams preferring free, self-hosted browser access.

  • TeamViewer Remote fits best

    Organizations needing a mature, full-featured platform

  • Apache Guacamole fits best

    Technical teams preferring free, self-hosted browser access

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Side by side

Feature TeamViewer Remote 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Apache Guacamole 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.7
Ranking #1 in Remote Desktop Access Software #7 in Remote Desktop Access Software
Best for Organizations needing a mature, full-featured platform Technical teams preferring free, self-hosted browser access
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price — Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA SSO/SAML, 2FA
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features TeamViewer Remote 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
  • Supports attended support and unattended access across major operating systems.
  • Includes file transfer, session recording, Wake-on-LAN, and multi-monitor support.
  • Offers 8 integrations plus audit trails, compliance measures, and 24/7 support.
  • 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
  • The Free plan is limited to personal, non-commercial use.
  • Remote Access is limited to one user and up to 3 remote devices.
  • Business and Premium each allow only 1 concurrent connection.
  • 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

TeamViewer Remote covers remote desktop access and support for individuals, IT teams, and enterprises. It supports attended sessions and unattended access, with clients for web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android; the product…

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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. TeamViewer RemoteRemote Desktop Access Software 9.4Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. Apache GuacamoleRemote Desktop Access Software 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • TeamViewer Remote — where it wins

    • Supports attended support and unattended access across major operating systems.
    • Includes file transfer, session recording, Wake-on-LAN, and multi-monitor support.
    • Offers 8 integrations plus audit trails, compliance measures, and 24/7 support.

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan is limited to personal, non-commercial use.
    • Remote Access is limited to one user and up to 3 remote devices.
    • Business and Premium each allow only 1 concurrent connection.

  • 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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