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Apache Guacamole alternatives with a Mac app

The Apache Guacamole listing does not include a Mac app. 64 of the 85 other remote desktop apps in this directory list a Mac app.

Apache Guacamole is free to use. 44 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Apache Guacamole

  1. MeshCentral

    Self-hosted open-source remote device management site

    • MeshCentral is free. Apache Guacamole is free.
    • Only MeshCentral lists Windows, Linux and macOS apps.
  2. RustDesk

    Open-source remote desktop you can run on your own server

    • RustDesk starts at $11.88 per month, billed annually (Individual Server Pro, self-hosted). Apache Guacamole is free.
    • Only RustDesk lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
  3. 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.
  4. Reemo

    Browser-based remote desktop with zero-trust access controls

    • Reemo starts at €8 per month, billed annually (€9 billed monthly). Apache Guacamole is free.
    • Only Reemo lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Apache Guacamole is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Reemo also covers file sharing.
  5. Royal TS

    Connection manager for RDP, SSH, VNC and web sessions

    • Royal TS starts at €49 one-time per user for Windows or macOS. Apache Guacamole is free.
    • Only Royal TS lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Apache Guacamole lists a web app.
    • Apache Guacamole is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
  6. Getscreen.me

    Browser-based remote access for IT teams, with a free two-device plan

    • Getscreen.me starts at $4.17 per technician / month, billed annually, plus a charge per device. Apache Guacamole is free.
    • Only Getscreen.me lists Windows, macOS, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Getscreen.me lists a browser extension.
    • Getscreen.me can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  7. AnyDesk

    Remote desktop app, free for personal use, licensed for business

    • Only AnyDesk lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Apache Guacamole lists a web app.
    • Apache Guacamole is open source, according to its own site.
  8. Splashtop

    Remote access to your own computers, plus separate IT support plans

    • Splashtop starts at $23.99 per year for personal use; business plans from $6 / month, billed annually. Apache Guacamole is free.
    • Only Splashtop lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Apache Guacamole lists a web app.
    • Apache Guacamole is open source, according to its own site.
  9. ISL Online

    Remote support and unattended access, cloud or self-hosted

    • ISL Online starts at $16.90 per month, billed annually ($202.80 per year). Apache Guacamole is free.
    • Apache Guacamole has a free plan. ISL Online does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ISL Online lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Apache Guacamole lists a web app.
  10. Sunshine

    Self-hosted game stream host for Moonlight clients

    • Sunshine is free. Apache Guacamole is free.
    • Only Sunshine lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Apache Guacamole lists a web app.
  11. NetBird

    Open-source zero trust networking built on WireGuard

    • NetBird starts at €6 per user / month (cloud, billing period not shown). Apache Guacamole is free.
    • Only NetBird lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Apache Guacamole lists a web app.
    • NetBird also covers vPN.
  12. Pritunl

    Self-hosted open-source VPN server for OpenVPN and WireGuard

    • Pritunl starts at $10 per host / month. Apache Guacamole is free.
    • Only Pritunl lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Apache Guacamole lists a web app.
    • Pritunl also covers vPN.

Common questions

Which Apache Guacamole alternatives have a Mac app?

MeshCentral, RustDesk, RealVNC Connect, Reemo, Royal TS, Getscreen.me, AnyDesk, Splashtop and 56 more list a Mac app.

Does Apache Guacamole have a Mac app?

The Apache Guacamole listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web.

Which of these remote desktop apps are free?

MeshCentral, RustDesk, RealVNC Connect, Reemo, Royal TS, Getscreen.me, AnyDesk, Splashtop and 36 more 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.