Apache Guacamole vs Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager comparison

Apache Guacamole vs. Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Remote Access category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 6.3%, down from 10.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Apache Guacamole is 2.8%, down from 4.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager is 2.0%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Remote Access Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune	6.3%
Apache Guacamole	2.8%
Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager	2.0%
Other	88.9%

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OluwashileAdeniyi

Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer at a outsourcing company with 51-200 employees

Centralized endpoint security has improved and supports hybrid work and BYOD policies

Regarding what I dislike about Microsoft Intune and its downsides, I would say that more Mac controls are needed because we have limited Mac and Linux control. When comparing controls and policies between Windows, Mac, and Linux, Windows has almost everything you can think of, while Mac and Linux have limited types of control. You cannot implement certain things on Mac and Linux that you can on Windows. The limited controls are a major issue. Additionally, if Microsoft could find a way to embed servers into Microsoft Intune, that would be beneficial. Microsoft Intune is not really designed for servers or Windows servers. It is more tailored towards Windows 11 and Windows 10 operating systems. Windows servers are not fully supported. Enterprise organizations usually have both servers and endpoints, which are users' workstations. For servers, most people look for other solutions such as SCCM, which is Configuration Manager. However, SCCM is what Microsoft Intune is trying to replace. Both SCCM and Microsoft Intune belong to Microsoft. Microsoft is trying to transition organizations into Microsoft Intune, the native cloud solution. However, because this update is still in process, servers are not fully compatible with Microsoft Intune and cannot be managed by it. The current policy that has emerged from issues with clients is what they call co-management, which is relatively new, and I do not know if adoption is significant. Many legacy or older customers who have been using these products for decades still have SCCM. When it is time for them to manage their Windows devices, they use what is called cloud attach. Cloud attach is a term whereby your SCCM is connected to your Microsoft Intune. Most people do not know about it, but I have deployed it for several organizations. Cloud attach and co-management work together so that your device is in SCCM, but some policies are pushed from Microsoft Intune. It is like two different solutions working hand in hand. That is what they call co-management. Microsoft Intune does not bring all of your endpoint and security management tools into one place, which is the goal and how it should be. However, as I mentioned, servers are not included. If we talk about end users, Microsoft Intune does bring all your devices together. In a typical enterprise environment, you have end users with workstations, laptops, company-issued phones, and bring your own devices. You can create policies for all of these. However, for the backend, your servers do not have much coverage. Servers are not really covered by Microsoft Intune in that way.

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Deepak Shah

Sr Backend Engineer at Singhania QuestPlus

Secure web access for guest users has transformed how we protect servers without device agents

Apache Guacamole can be improved as the documentation is really okay. It's written in very good detail. However, there's a problem in that it is written in too much detail and doesn't take you step-by-step. We did have some minor issues, such as there was some gap in mentioning how to install it and how to make and compile the file which they have posted on the repository. We had to figure it out, and once we got that knowledge, we were able to speed up our process. I think that the documentation wasn't that well written. There were gaps in it. It was well written but not written step-by-step. They can improve Apache Guacamole's UI. We didn't use their UI and use our own UI instead, but their UI can be improved. Simple is also good but it can be improved.

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StephenWatson

National Sales Manager & Technical Consultant at Secure Networks

Easy to deploy with great security and responsive support

The security on offer is the most valuable aspect of the solution. It offers, for example, two-factor authentification. The remote connection across platforms is great. You can deploy it on anything, including Windows, Mac, iOS, your iPhone, et cetera. It offers multi-platform utility. This makes it great for enterprise. Users can use it for PAM access as well. The feature of Devolutions that has improved our customer's efficiency the most is probably the security side. It's gotten a lot tighter. Authentication and secure connections are helpful. They use encryption between them, which is just standard for them. The company has so many regulatory controls that they must ensure their security is very tight. There's a lot of potential cybercrime around casinos, and this solution ensures they are well-protected. Devolutions is a great product that can be safely used between China, Australia, or the Philippines, and it remains a good, safe product.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"It is a stable solution."

"One of the biggest advantages of Microsoft Intune is not only the management itself, but also how well it integrates with other Microsoft technologies."

"Intune device restriction policies enable me to enforce limitations on the device, like blocking the mobile camera or restricting the employees from using and inserting USB devices, including thumb drives and flash drives."

"Autopilot is one of the best features because we can use it during remote migration and it especially helps in this pandemic situation where we don't need any end-user computing engineer support."

"I like how Intune brings everything into one place. For example, you can set up conditional access to applications and devices inside Intune. I also like the segregation inside the Intune devices. You can segregate them by Windows, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Android. You can sort it by platform, so you don't need to go into the devices section."

"We can implement a MAM policy in this Intune and protect the device through mobile application development without touching it. The interface is easy to use and understand."

"Microsoft Intune has transformed my organization; we are managing to scale the Intune deployment across all our regions efficiently, and it works perfectly for our needs."

"The feature that we need occasionally but is really important is the ability to remotely wipe a device, control it, and perform similar functions."

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"In my opinion, the best features that Apache Guacamole offers are being free, providing a web-based remote Windows session service, and allowing remote printing of files."

"I believe Apache Guacamole is the best option on the market at the moment because it is free."

"Apache Guacamole thus far has been both open source, simple to use, easy to set up, quick, and it makes it easy for me to provision systems as well."

"Apache Guacamole helped us cross that boundary, and leveraging that technology, we were able to expand our product surface area and the customers we can access."

"Apache Guacamole is really easy to use."

"The main impact Apache Guacamole had on my team's efficiency was that they did not need to access any server or anything else, because instead of performing several clicks to access a machine and needing to know where it was located, its full name, or the IP address, we were able to create groups and folders where machines were all properly organized and easy to access."

"Apache Guacamole has positively impacted my organization by making my life easier when I need to set up separate VMs or machines for my CTF, especially when hosting CTFs with hundreds of participants accessing VMs at the same time."

"Apache Guacamole has positively impacted our organization because we are able to give access to Windows instances easily."

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"With the integrated VPN providers you are able to link the VPN entry directly to the session or entire folders, so you no longer have to configure the VPN manually on the machine."

"Allows us to configure limited access to resources with the security-based role feature (which we use for trainees and new employees)."

"I was able to maintain connections to over 400 different servers and services using password best practices."

"Setup and installation was simple."

"Initial setup was very straightforward."

"The interface is great to work with as it allows multiple connections in a tabbed interface. It also has the option to automatically start a VPN or an SSH tunnel, if required."

"One credential can be used to access VPN, RDS, and more."

"It saves a lot of time for all of our IT staff from having to just use the RDP Windows client and reenter each server every time we access a different system."

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Cons

"The current Intune reporting functionality could benefit from some improvements."

"The support is not particularly good. Sometimes when you open a case with Microsoft, you end up resolving the issue by yourself."

"Reporting needs to be better. Sometimes, it is way too slow, and it is not even accurate."

"Lacking in features such as Wi-Fi and network security."

"Microsoft Intune needs to support out of the box Apple Managed Device and Apple Business Managed Device with zero-touch deployment capabilities, which is something competitors provide."

"Sometimes, the process is unsuccessful when we attempt to reset a device and wipe the data using Intune."

"Due to the abundance of features, there's a lot to organize, which makes managing and setting up the solution challenging. The setup is immense, and it would be good to see improvement in this area."

"My assessment of the user experience of Microsoft Intune is that it is sometimes good and sometimes poor, depending on Microsoft's infrastructure."

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"There is no customer support for Apache Guacamole."

"I would give Apache Guacamole an eight out of ten because there have been moments where I faced some networking issues with it, where connections were a problem, and sometimes the login and logout processes were issues as well."

"The solution's USB redirection could be improved."

"I have faced some difficulties when copying and pasting data at points, but apart from that, the stability is great and cursor movements are in real-time with very low latency."

"I think that in the visual interface it would be interesting to make it easier to change the background."

"There should be good documentation regarding GUI customization. Even though I can try customizing the GUI, the documentation is not comprehensive."

"I think that the documentation wasn't that well written."

"I gave it a nine because some very advanced features such as session recording and clipboard functionality are still not available on Apache Guacamole, though they are available on Citrix."

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"Sometimes the manual inventory of some entries hangs, and RDM must be closed via task manager."

"The RDM client (.NET issue, actually) can stall or lock up while it clears communication threads to the server."

"Maybe some clipboard functions could be added along with integration of different software."

"Sometimes when updating, the install window is on top of the prompt to close the application."

"The only complaint I have heard is there are too many updates. Each time there is an update (the app prompts to upgrade), it can be time consuming, especially when sometimes there are multiple updates per week."

"The filing system of connections is a little clunky, but is completely functional."

"On complex setups, I actually needed to reach out to support to get it working correctly."

"The only complaint I have heard is there are too many updates."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost of the license and the features are justified for myself as a technical person."

"This cost is approximately $30 USD per user per month."

"The price is reasonable, but they should lower it a bit to make it more competitive. It's cheaper than AirWatch and other products, but I still feel like Microsoft can make a base version or with Exchange online or a la carte only Intune version which will be useful. A customer who doesn't want to go full-fledged E3 or E5 can take out or consume an Intune solution only for their purpose, and we want to target that customer."

"It's affordable for the protection it gives. There are no additional costs."

"The purchase of the product was handled by someone else."

"We have a limited budget for security investments, so Microsoft should consider reducing pricing in our region. This would make investment more viable, especially since larger businesses in other countries can afford it easily."

"Any bundle package, such as Security E3, covers multiple things, such as AAP, BitLocker, etc. If you go for them individually, they would be more expensive. Bundling makes the price more attractive and competitive."

"It is not a cheap solution. The price for a device when you start using it at a large scale can be improved. It is covered under our enterprise agreement. We pay once a year. I am not aware of any additional costs."

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"If you are a Microsoft MVP, VMware vExpert, Cisco Champion, etc., Devolutions offers a free Enterprise License."

"The Free Edition is completely free. You can try also the Enterprise Edition for 30 days for free."

"Setup costs for most people is negligible."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Government

Manufacturing Company

13%

Educational Organization

12%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	192
Midsize Enterprise	62
Large Enterprise	185

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	3

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	1

Questions from the Community

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What are the pros and cons of Microsoft Intune?

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What needs improvement with Apache Guacamole?

Currently, I do not have anything to say regarding improvements for Apache Guacamole. The data sharing part could be ...

What advice do you have for others considering Apache Guacamole?

My advice for others looking into using Apache Guacamole is that it is a good tool. You need to have a bit of a learn...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Apache Guacamole?

I am using the open-source version of Apache Guacamole and did not purchase it through the AWS Marketplace.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager?

With the security factors built into it, the price point is quite good. They have entry-level and enterprise-level li...

What needs improvement with Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager?

The console is a little bit clunky. It could be modernized. A tech developer might think it is fine, however, from a ...

What is your primary use case for Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager?

We use the solution for a customer that needs pretty high security. They are in the poker machine manufacturing world...

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

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Overview

Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service designed for device management, security, and compliance. It supports automation and facilitates endpoint management for Windows, iOS, and Android devices, ensuring data protection and efficient policy enforcement.

Microsoft Intune offers seamless integration with tools like Windows Autopilot to automate device setup and deployment. Integrated with Azure Active Directory, it enhances policy management while providing robust reporting and analytics tools for compliance tracking. Despite its intuitive interface aimed at simplifying navigation and device security management, there are challenges such as compatibility issues with Linux and Mac, limited policy support for Android, and demands for better third-party integration. It's widely used for both corporate-owned devices and BYOD scenarios in dynamic IT environments.

What are the key features of Microsoft Intune?

Windows Autopilot: Automates device setup for rapid deployment.
Azure Active Directory Integration: Enhances user policy management.
Reporting and Analytics: Improves compliance visibility.
Mobile Application Management: Ensures app security without compromising personal data.
Cloud-Based Management: Allows management from any location.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Time Efficiency: Automation reduces time in policy enforcement and configuration updates.
Enhanced Security: Ensures data protection across corporate-owned and BYOD devices.
Improved Compliance: Advanced reporting tools enhance compliance visibility.
Flexible Management: Cloud-based nature supports management from any location.

In industries such as finance and healthcare, Microsoft Intune is implemented to ensure data protection and compliance with regulatory standards. Manufacturing sectors utilize Intune for managing a distributed workforce across global locations, while educational institutions employ it to secure and manage devices in learning environments supporting both students and faculty.

Microsoft

Apache Guacamole provides an open-source, clientless remote access solution that allows organizations to securely access multiple virtual machines with ease, offering customization to enhance security and efficiency.

With no subscription fees, Apache Guacamole is user-friendly and appeals to enterprises by simplifying remote server access and virtual machine provisioning. Its open-source nature enables significant customization, optimizing workflows and improving efficiencies for organizations looking for alternative remote access tools. It supports remote access, application publishing, and session recording with efficient protocols and extensive documentation ensuring secure, fast server access. Despite its potential, improvements in USB redirection, FX protocol, AI features, and intuitive deployment are needed. The interface requires modernization, and a simpler installation process would greatly benefit users. While networking issues and hosting complexities are challenges, it remains a valuable tool for varying industries.

What are the key features of Apache Guacamole?

User-Friendly Remote Access: Simplifies access to virtual machines and servers with distinct logins.
Open Source Customization: Offers flexibility and enhances security and efficiency.
Remote Access & Publishing: Facilitates application publishing and recording.
Efficient Protocols: Ensures secure and fast server access.
Comprehensive Documentation: Aids in setup and usage with detailed information.

What benefits or ROI can users expect from Apache Guacamole?

Cost Reduction: Eliminates subscription fees.
Improved Onboarding: Streamlines user adoption processes.
Expanded Market Access: Increases adaptability for new market opportunities.

Apache Guacamole is employed across industries to facilitate secure remote server access and virtual machine provisioning. With multi-user support, airlines use it for staff accessing rosters, while educational institutions provision systems effectively. Many choose it as an open-source alternative to Citrix CVAD, customizing it as their in-house solution. It allows secure server access even under strict security constraints, proving helpful in environments requiring guest user capabilities without software installations.

Apache

Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager is a versatile tool designed to centralize remote connections and credential management with robust integration capabilities, catering to platforms like Windows, Mac, and iOS.

Remote Desktop Manager offers a unified interface for managing remote desktop protocols, seamless credential integration, and enhanced security features. It supports RDP, SSH, and VMware, with automatic connection and credential management systems. Users benefit from features like cloud service integration and password generation. Multi-platform support, including Windows, Mac, and iOS, ensures broad accessibility. Though beneficial, the update process and console design could see refinements, alongside better software integration and security role management.

What are the key features?

Tabbed Interface: Efficiently manage multiple connections.
Credential Management: Securely store and use credentials across systems.
Automatic Connections: Streamline connection setup with minimal user input.
Cloud Integration: Connect with cloud services for data access.
Password Generation: Enhance security with robust password tools.
Two-Factor Authentication: Strengthen security with extra verification step.
VPN Integration: Simplify VPN connection setup and management.
Simultaneous Monitoring: Boost productivity with real-time monitoring.

What benefits can users expect?

Centralized Management: Simplify handling of multiple remote connections.
Enhanced Security: Benefit from encryption and role-based permissions.
Increased Productivity: Improve efficiency with snap tool and credential automation.
Cost Efficiency: Reduce expenses by replacing multiple tools with one integration platform.

Industries find Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager valuable for managing server access and ensuring security, particularly through role-based permissions and centralized credential handling. Consulting firms often utilize it for managing VPNs and client connections, while some replace VMware's vCenter for virtual server management, enhancing operational efficiency.

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Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

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Financial Services, Healthcare Provider Network, Government Agency,Technology and Software Development,Telecommunications, Retail Chain Management, MSPs, Manufacturing, Global Logistics and Shipping, Education, IT teams.

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