# Apache Guacamole vs Backdrop 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 ✓ | 1 050 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +25 ✓ | +4 |
| 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).

## Details

- [Apache Guacamole](https://selfhost.directory/project/apache-guacamole) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/apache-guacamole.md)
- [Backdrop CMS](https://selfhost.directory/project/backdrop-cms) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/backdrop-cms.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/apache-guacamole-vs-backdrop-cms