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Apache Guacamole vs. Rocket Remote Desktop

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Apache Guacamole
Score 8.7 out of 10
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Apache 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
Score 3.4 out of 10
N/A
Rocket 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
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Offerings
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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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Community Pulse
Apache GuacamoleRocket Remote Desktop
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Features
Apache GuacamoleRocket Remote Desktop
Remote Administration
Comparison of Remote Administration features of Product A and Product B
Apache Guacamole
8.7
2 Ratings
5% above category average
Rocket Remote Desktop
9.6
3 Ratings
15% 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).
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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
Tina Cline | TrustRadius Reviewer
Tina Cline
IT Support Specialist
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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.
Steve P | TrustRadius Reviewer
Steve P
Information Technology Manager
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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
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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!
Tina Cline | TrustRadius Reviewer
Tina Cline
IT Support Specialist
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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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Anonymous
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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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ScreenShots

Rocket Remote Desktop Screenshots

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