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    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

    Citrix Gateway

    Score8.2 out of 10
    N/ACitrix Gateway (or Citrix NetScaler Gateway) is an access gateway with SSL VPN solution, providing single sign-on (SSO) and authentication for remote end users of network assets.

    $995

    per month

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    Free Trial
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    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsThe price for a Citrix Gateway (VPX) perpetual license is $995.00. You must contact the sales team for subscription license pricing.
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    Features
    Apache GuacamoleCitrix Gateway
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of Apache Guacamole and Citrix Gateway
    Feature
    Apache Guacamole
    8.7
    2 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Citrix Gateway
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    Ratings
    Screen sharing9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    File transfer9.12 Ratings00 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers9.12 Ratings00 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remote management of servers & workstations9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Session record8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Monitoring and Alerts7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Apache GuacamoleCitrix Gateway
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.6
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (16 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.0
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    Usability
    10.0
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    8.0
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    Support Rating
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    8.0
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    Implementation Rating
    10.0
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    User Testimonials
    Apache GuacamoleCitrix Gateway
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Apache
    Limitations are only the effort you want to have to configure it (correctly).
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    Cloud Software Group
    Citrix Gateway is a reliable remote access and remote desktop solution. It comes with some amazing security features and enables teams to work remotely. In addition, it guarantees easy, secure access to business apps and desktops through features such as SSO and MFA. It is an ideal tool to have if your business has remote teams.
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    Pros
    Apache
    • Remote connect to Linux OS
    • Remote connect to Windows OS
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    Cloud Software Group
    • It simplifies IT management - has greatly reduced our IT administrative burden.
    • It enhances contextual access and security. Policy-based access helps improve security by considering location, device, and user identity.
    • Unified access and performance. The tool ensures a single point of entry for all applications.
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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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    Cloud Software Group
    • Opening of apps - it often crashes. My coworker even told me a trick to 'spam click' the app when it shows a certain error to be able to bypass it to get the app open.
    • Ability to customize from a user point of view - hiding apps, customizing visual, etc.
    • Desktop version never remaining signed in (MacBook) - much easier to just access via web.
    • After new laptop/new hire logs into the web version of Citrix and downloads the launcher, the launcher should then auto-fill the URL rather than requesting it again.
    • Citrix seems to reset at 12:00pm EST every day, given 15 minute reminder before shutting down the app. It would be great if this timer could be visible in the corner, or simply scheduled for different times depending on regions as it's quite disruptive.
    • Citrix seems to reset at 12:00pm EST every day, given 15 minute reminder before shutting down the app. It would be great if this timer could be visible in the corner, or simply scheduled for different times depending on regions as it's quite disruptive.
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    Usability
    Apache
    it's easy
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    Cloud Software Group
    Citrix is a visually very clean platform, allowing for ease of use from even the least tech-savvy. That being said, the apps crashes a lot (scheduled or otherwise), and apps very often refuse to open from the dashboard, making for a frustrating/confusing experience from those who have not yet experienced these same issues daily for years now. The launcher app (for MacBook) leaves a lot to be desired in terms of both setup and daily use, making the web version more viable. First-time users are also often confused on what Citrix is - and how each app connects in order to open a program (explaining "log into Citrix on the web, then download the launcher app, then launch the Spectra app via Citrix web, which will open in the Citrix launcher app on your laptop to launch the app, but you have to paste in the URL again and log in again to access" is a handful)
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    Support Rating
    Apache
    No answers on this topic
    Cloud Software Group
    Support is pretty good and pretty fast to respond. I can't say I can really complain about the support experience I've had with them, as they've resolved issues within a reasonable time-frame. Of course, they could always be faster and better, but I think for what we pay, it's well worth the money.
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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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    Cloud Software Group
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    Alternatives Considered
    Apache
    We have successfully used noVNC for remote access.
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    Cloud Software Group
    We chose Citrix Netscaler Gateway for its wide market presence and its great experience over time. Although the implementation time may be longer than in the other solutions, I think the results are better and it allows configuration with greater capacity than the others. The cost is similar in all the solutions seen.
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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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    Cloud Software Group
    • We use Citrix Gateway as booking tool which is important to us.
    • We check our metrics using Citrix which is also important to the company as our performance.
    • We can see also comments and opinions of the customers using this tool.
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