Apache GuacamolevsBackdrop CMS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache Guacamole | Backdrop CMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 22 in Remote Desktop | #18 of 42 in Content Management |
| GitHub stars | 1 746 | 1 051 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +25 | +5 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 16 |
| Latest release | — | 1.35.2 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Java | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Apache Guacamole scores 68/100 against 61/100 for Backdrop CMS, so it is the safer default.
Backdrop CMS ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Guacamole.
Apache Guacamole is growing faster right now (+25 stars in 30 days).
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