Apache GuacamolevsPuter
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache Guacamole | Puter | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 22 in Remote Desktop | #1 of 6 in Web Application |
| GitHub stars | 1 746 | 43 967 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +25 | +380 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 19 |
| Latest release | — | 26.10.1 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Java | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Puter scores 80/100 against 68/100 for Apache Guacamole, so it is the safer default.
Puter ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Guacamole.
If you want the quickest setup, Apache Guacamole is easier to run; Puter needs more configuration.
Puter is growing faster right now (+380 stars in 30 days).
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