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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Apache Guacamole

The Apache Guacamole listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. 8 of the 85 other remote desktop apps in this directory are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Apache Guacamole is free to use. 7 of them are free or have a free plan.

8 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Apache Guacamole

  1. RealVNC Connect

    Remote access from the makers of VNC, with end-to-end encryption

    • Only RealVNC Connect lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Apache Guacamole lists a web app.
    • RealVNC Connect is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Apache Guacamole is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    RealVNC Connect vs Apache GuacamoleRealVNC Connect pricing and details

  2. TeamViewer

    Remote access and IT support, free for personal use only

    • TeamViewer starts at $619.99 per year (Business, as an in-app purchase on the US App Store). Apache Guacamole is free.
    • Only TeamViewer lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • TeamViewer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Apache Guacamole is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    TeamViewer pricing and details

  3. HopToDesk

    Free open-source remote desktop with a paid device dashboard

    • HopToDesk starts at $159 per year for up to 120 devices ($15 per month billed monthly). Apache Guacamole is free.
    • Only HopToDesk lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • HopToDesk is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Apache Guacamole is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    HopToDesk pricing and details

  4. Tailscale

    Private network that links your devices, servers and teams

    • Tailscale starts at $8 per user / month. Apache Guacamole is free.
    • Only Tailscale lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Apache Guacamole lists a web app.
    • Tailscale is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Tailscale pricing and details

  5. ZeroTier

    Peer-to-peer virtual networks for devices, servers and sites

    • ZeroTier starts at $18 per month for 10 devices. Apache Guacamole is free.
    • Only ZeroTier lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Apache Guacamole lists a web app.
    • ZeroTier is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    ZeroTier pricing and details

  6. GoToMyPC

    Remote access to your own Windows or Mac computer

    • GoToMyPC starts at $28 per computer / month (Corporate); Personal $35. Apache Guacamole is free.
    • Apache Guacamole has a free plan. GoToMyPC does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only GoToMyPC lists Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Linux apps.
    • GoToMyPC is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    GoToMyPC pricing and details

  7. Iperius Remote

    Remote desktop and support software priced by connections

    • Iperius Remote starts at €8.39 per month, billed annually, VAT excluded. Apache Guacamole is free.
    • Only Iperius Remote lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Apache Guacamole lists a web app.
    • Iperius Remote is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Iperius Remote pricing and details

  8. Radmin VPN

    Free Windows software that joins remote PCs in a virtual LAN

    • Radmin VPN is free. Apache Guacamole is free.
    • Only Radmin VPN lists a Windows app.
    • Only Apache Guacamole lists a web app.
    • Radmin VPN is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Radmin VPN pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Apache Guacamole?

Yes. RealVNC Connect, TeamViewer, HopToDesk, Tailscale, ZeroTier, GoToMyPC, Iperius Remote and Radmin VPN are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Is Apache Guacamole end-to-end encrypted?

The Apache Guacamole listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these remote desktop apps are free?

RealVNC Connect, TeamViewer, HopToDesk, Tailscale, ZeroTier, Iperius Remote and Radmin VPN are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Apache Guacamole: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.