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Apple Remote Desktop vs. Apache Guacamole

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricApple Remote Desktop

by Apple

Apache Guacamole

by The Apache Software Foundation

Overall rating4.34.6
Review count5317
Ease of use8.89.1
Ease of setup8.47.6
Quality of support8.38.4
Meets requirements8.69.0
NPS45.28301976.470588
Small Business35.8%47.1%
Mid-Market30.2%29.4%
Enterprise34.0%23.5%
Total page views129235
Total LLM citations1,2141,764

Apple Remote Desktop

Apple Remote Desktop (ARD) is a comprehensive remote management software developed by Apple Inc., designed to facilitate the administration of Mac computers over a network. First introduced in 2002, ARD enables system administrators and educators to efficiently control, monitor, and manage multiple Mac systems from a central location. This tool is particularly beneficial in environments such as educational institutions and businesses, where managing numerous devices is essential.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • File Transfer

Apache Guacamole

Apache Guacamole is a clientless remote desktop gateway. It supports standard protocols like VNC, RDP, and SSH.

Pros