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    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

    Rocket Remote Desktop

    Score3.4 out of 10
    N/ARocket Remote Desktop (formerly ASG-Remote Desktop) is a remote administration tool. Formerly known as visionapp (acquired by ASG in 2011), the ASG-Remote Desktop is a cross-platform toolset for support and remote access.N/A
    Pricing
    Apache GuacamoleRocket Remote Desktop
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Apache GuacamoleRocket Remote Desktop
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Apache GuacamoleRocket Remote Desktop
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of Apache Guacamole and Rocket Remote Desktop
    Feature
    Apache Guacamole
    8.7
    2 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Rocket Remote Desktop
    9.6
    3 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Screen sharing9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    File transfer9.12 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers9.12 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session10.02 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remote management of servers & workstations9.52 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard8.01 Ratings8.42 Ratings
    Session record8.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Monitoring and Alerts7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control9.52 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Remote Active Directory® management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Apache GuacamoleRocket Remote Desktop
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.6
    (2 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Apache GuacamoleRocket Remote Desktop
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Apache
    Limitations are only the effort you want to have to configure it (correctly).
    Incentivized
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    Rocket Software
    If multiple sets of credentials and User Directories are involved across the servers you're connecting to, this is a huge help in organizing them all and managing changes over time. Having multiple concurrent server connections in tabs instead of separate windows is also much more convenient. While we're only using RDP, there are multiple connection methods to facilitate a mixed environment.
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    Pros
    Apache
    • Remote connect to Linux OS
    • Remote connect to Windows OS
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    Rocket Software
    • Organize remote desktop connections
    • Provide easy and fast connections
    • Backup and restore configurations
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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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    Rocket Software
    • I'd like to be able to tag computers by criteria (ie location, function, etc) then be able to sort them in the left-hand pane.
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    Usability
    Apache
    it's easy
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    Rocket Software
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    Apache
    It's easy and free of use, therefore perfect for quick implementations when needed.
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    Rocket Software
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Apache
    We have successfully used noVNC for remote access.
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    Rocket Software
    ASG-Remote is very flexible and with so many options available it makes the configuration you want for your setup super simple. Other products do not offer the extra features for database and reporting. As well, it offers all the connection types you can possibly think of. The ability to automate tasks for regular servers and workstations is amazing!
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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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    Rocket Software
    • Saves DevOps team time recovering from forgotten credentials.
    • Saves DevOps team time from recovering lost/misplaced connection info.
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    Rocket Remote Desktop Screenshots

    Screenshot of Open connections in overviewScreenshot of Properties dialogue with integrated help in background tabScreenshot of Connection config dialogue