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Apache Guacamole vs. NoMachine Enterprise Desktop

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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Apache Guacamole

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AApache Guacamole is a clientless remote desktop gateway. Once installed on a server, all that is needed to access remote desktops is a web browser. Apache Guacamole is free and open source software. It is licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0, and is maintained by a community of developers that use Guacamole to access their own development environments.N/A

    NoMachine Enterprise Desktop

    Score6.8 out of 10
    N/ANoMachine Enterprise Desktop enables access to remote desktops, including via any Web browser. It offers performance for mobile workers and support staff alike, letting them securely access their desktop over any network as if they were sitting in front of it.

    $44.50

    per year

    Pricing
    Apache GuacamoleNoMachine Enterprise Desktop
    Editions & Modules
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    NoMachine Enterprise Desktop
    $44.50
    per year
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Apache GuacamoleNoMachine Enterprise Desktop
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Apache GuacamoleNoMachine Enterprise Desktop
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of Apache Guacamole and NoMachine Enterprise Desktop
    Feature
    Apache Guacamole
    8.7
    2 Ratings
    7% above category average
    NoMachine Enterprise Desktop
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Screen sharing9.52 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    File transfer9.12 Ratings00 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers9.12 Ratings00 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session10.02 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remote management of servers & workstations9.52 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Session record8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Monitoring and Alerts7.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control9.52 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Remote Active Directory® management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Apache GuacamoleNoMachine Enterprise Desktop
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.6
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Apache GuacamoleNoMachine Enterprise Desktop
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Apache
    Limitations are only the effort you want to have to configure it (correctly).
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    NoMachine
    If you just want to connect to the server and do work (like Linux server-workstation type), NoMachine Enterprise Desktop is great, except for the keyboard mapping issue, which you have to correct in a setup of the remote server (almost) every time you log on. The graphics are smooth and fast. Overall response speed is very good, too. I like it.
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    Pros
    Apache
    • Remote connect to Linux OS
    • Remote connect to Windows OS
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    NoMachine
    • Secure connection
    • Fast response over internet
    • Really look like you are sitting in front of the machine you are connecting.
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    Cons
    Apache
    • We have experienced some stability problems (mostly Tomcat related).
    • The interface could be a little more user-friendly.
    • Certain keyboard shortcuts used by Guacamole GUI are impossible to use in the Firefox browser in out-of-the-box configuration.
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    NoMachine
    • Keyboard mapping between client and host is often screwed up.
    • Cut and paste between client and host is not convenient
    • Would be nice if there was a function of simple file transfer between client and host
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    Usability
    Apache
    it's easy
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    NoMachine
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Apache
    No answers on this topic
    NoMachine
    I haven't consulted with customer support, so I don't have an opinion. However, from the usefulness of the product, I think the support is also good
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    Implementation Rating
    Apache
    It's easy and free of use, therefore perfect for quick implementations when needed.
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    NoMachine
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    Alternatives Considered
    Apache
    We have successfully used noVNC for remote access.
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    NoMachine
    Again, the NoMachine is a real virtual terminal, and you don't need to install another Linux on your machine to fully exploit the X-terminal function. This makes the disk and memory usage of the client minimum. No issue on the screen. It is really good.
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    Return on Investment
    Apache
    • The software is 100% open source and free, however, we are not currently utilizing it due to stability problems we have experienced.
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    NoMachine
    • It makes the access to server much easier and convenient
    • Connection is very stable, which makes works very efficient
    • I don't need to reboot my Windows PC to switch to Linux in order to fully exploit the working environment of the server.
    • No negative impact
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