# Apache Guacamole, Citrix DaaS vs AnyDesk Comparison

| | Apache Guacamole | Citrix DaaS | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 17 | 546 | 1,089 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (47.1% of reviews) | Enterprise (57.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (41.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | $22.90 | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Apache Guacamole

**Not enough data**

### Citrix DaaS

Pros:
- Performance (4 reviews)
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Compatibility (2 reviews)
- Audio Issues (1 reviews)

### AnyDesk

Pros:
- Ease of Use (34 reviews)
- Easy Setup (17 reviews)

Cons:
- Connection Issues (10 reviews)
- Remote Access Issues (9 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Apache Guacamole | Citrix DaaS | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 8.8 (422 reviews) | 9.2 (908 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 8.5 (425 reviews) | 9.3 (919 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.1 (7 reviews) | 8.2 (124 reviews) | 9.3 (209 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 8.2 (120 reviews) | 9.0 (141 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (10 reviews) | 8.2 (364 reviews) | 8.8 (806 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.6 (122 reviews) | 8.7 (128 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (15 reviews) | 7.8 (405 reviews) | 9.2 (873 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Apache Guacamole

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Citrix DaaS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### AnyDesk

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Solo

Price: $22.90

Description: Feature set for single-person companies.

Key Features:
- 1 licensed user
- Unlimited devices to connect to (Interactive Access)
- Up to 100 managed devices (Unattended Access)

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/anydesk/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Unified Workspaces

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apache Guacamole** | N/A | N/A |
| **Citrix DaaS** | N/A | N/A |
| **AnyDesk** | N/A | N/A |

#### Login Options 

| Feature | Apache Guacamole | Citrix DaaS | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Single Sign-On (SSO)** | Not enough data | 9.4 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Password Saver** | Not enough data | 8.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Productivity

| Feature | Apache Guacamole | Citrix DaaS | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Email Client** | Not enough data | 8.4 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Split Screen** | Not enough data | 8.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Feed** | Not enough data | 8.3 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Virtual Assistant** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics and Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.6 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Customization 

| Feature | Apache Guacamole | Citrix DaaS | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Workflows** | Not enough data | 8.7 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Workspaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Application Integration** | Not enough data | 9.0 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Unified Workspaces

| Feature | Apache Guacamole | Citrix DaaS | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Remote Support

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apache Guacamole** | N/A | N/A |
| **Citrix DaaS** | N/A | N/A |
| **AnyDesk** | 8.9/10 | 347 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Apache Guacamole | Citrix DaaS | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (320 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (313 reviews) | 
| **Session Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (282 reviews) | 
| **Unattended Remote Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (287 reviews) | 
| **Multi - Session Handling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (273 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Monitor Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (262 reviews) | 

#### Maintenance

| Feature | Apache Guacamole | Citrix DaaS | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Remote Reboot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (271 reviews) | 
| **Remote Printing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (249 reviews) | 

#### Communication 

| Feature | Apache Guacamole | Citrix DaaS | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Text Chat** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (282 reviews) | 
| **VoIP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (223 reviews) | 
| **Video Conference Call** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (230 reviews) | 
| **Screen Annotations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (251 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | Apache Guacamole | Citrix DaaS | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (269 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (260 reviews) | 

#### Device Support

| Feature | Apache Guacamole | Citrix DaaS | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile Device Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (276 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Platform Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (280 reviews) | 
| **Cross-Platform** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (279 reviews) | 

#### Performance

| Feature | Apache Guacamole | Citrix DaaS | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (266 reviews) | 

### Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apache Guacamole** | N/A | N/A |
| **Citrix DaaS** | 9.1/10 | 71 |
| **AnyDesk** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Apache Guacamole | Citrix DaaS | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Virtualization** | Not enough data | 9.3 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Application Virtualization** | Not enough data | 9.2 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Desktop Management

| Feature | Apache Guacamole | Citrix DaaS | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Provisioning** | Not enough data | 9.2 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Image Management** | Not enough data | 9.2 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Load Balancing** | Not enough data | 8.8 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Support

| Feature | Apache Guacamole | Citrix DaaS | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Device Portability** | Not enough data | 8.9 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Apache Guacamole | Citrix DaaS | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Two-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | 9.1 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign-On (SSO)** | Not enough data | 9.1 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | 8.9 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls and Permissions** | Not enough data | 9.0 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Desktop as a Service (DaaS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apache Guacamole** | N/A | N/A |
| **Citrix DaaS** | 8.6/10 | 79 |
| **AnyDesk** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Apache Guacamole | Citrix DaaS | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Virtualization** | Not enough data | 9.0 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Backend Hosting** | Not enough data | 8.5 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Hybrid Desktop Hosting** | Not enough data | 8.5 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Apache Guacamole | Citrix DaaS | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Admin Console** | Not enough data | 8.7 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Solution Integration** | Not enough data | 8.4 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **OS Compatibility** | Not enough data | 8.6 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Infrastructure Selection** | Not enough data | 8.8 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Remote Desktop

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apache Guacamole** | 8.1/10 | 12 |
| **Citrix DaaS** | 8.6/10 | 34 |
| **AnyDesk** | 8.9/10 | 845 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Apache Guacamole | Citrix DaaS | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Usage Information** | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 8.6 (29 reviews) | 9.0 (698 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 8.8 (30 reviews) | 8.8 (623 reviews) | 
| **Diagnostics** | 7.0 (9 reviews) | 8.3 (28 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Session Recording** | 7.5 (8 reviews) | 8.9 (27 reviews) | 8.8 (650 reviews) | 
| **Session Transfer** | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 8.6 (29 reviews) | 8.9 (659 reviews) | 
| **Unattended Access** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 8.3 (27 reviews) | 8.8 (680 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 8.3 (30 reviews) | 9.0 (714 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Apache Guacamole | Citrix DaaS | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-Platform Access** | 9.2 (12 reviews) | 8.9 (29 reviews) | 9.0 (682 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Device Access** | 7.6 (11 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 8.7 (670 reviews) | 
| **Applications Management** | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 9.0 (31 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Remote Device Control** | 9.3 (12 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 9.2 (733 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | Apache Guacamole | Citrix DaaS | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Remote Wipe** | 8.1 (7 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 
| **Device Management** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 
| **Device Enrollment** | 7.4 (7 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Remote Desktop Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-desktop)


**Unique to Citrix DaaS (3):** [Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/desktop-as-a-service-daas), [Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-desktop-infrastructure-vdi), [Unified Workspaces Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/unified-workspaces)

**Unique to AnyDesk (1):** [Remote Support Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-support)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Apache Guacamole | Citrix DaaS | AnyDesk | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 47.1% | 12.4% | 41.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 29.4% | 29.7% | 41.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 23.5% | 57.9% | 17.6% | 

### By Industry

#### Apache Guacamole

- **Information Technology and Services:** 29.4%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 17.6%
- **Computer Networking:** 11.8%
- **Telecommunications:** 5.9%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 5.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.9%
- **Education Management:** 5.9%
- **Construction:** 5.9%
- **Computer Software:** 5.9%
- **Broadcast Media:** 5.9%

#### Citrix DaaS

- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 12.4%
- **Financial Services:** 6.0%
- **Higher Education:** 3.9%
- **Computer Software:** 3.5%
- **Insurance:** 3.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.3%
- **Banking:** 2.9%
- **Retail:** 2.5%
- **Medical Practice:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 44.4%

#### AnyDesk

- **Information Technology and Services:** 22.0%
- **Computer Software:** 13.5%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 4.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.6%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.0%
- **Financial Services:** 2.9%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.4%
- **Education Management:** 2.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.0%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 42.1%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Apache Guacamole

- [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3904 reviews)
- [RealVNC](https://www.g2.com/products/realvnc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (438 reviews)
- [Remote Desktop Services](https://www.g2.com/products/remote-desktop-services/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (140 reviews)
- [Citrix Gateway](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-gateway/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (74 reviews)
- [Chrome Remote Desktop](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-remote-desktop/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (53 reviews)
- [Kasm Workspaces](https://www.g2.com/products/kasm-workspaces/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (49 reviews)
- [Azure Bastion](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-bastion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [NoMachine Everybody](https://www.g2.com/products/nomachine-everybody/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (10 reviews)
- [Amazon AppStream 2.0](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-appstream-2-0/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (15 reviews)
- [BeyondTrust Remote Support](https://www.g2.com/products/beyondtrust-remote-support/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (384 reviews)

### Alternatives to Citrix DaaS

- [Inuvika OVD Enterprise](https://www.g2.com/products/inuvika-ovd-enterprise/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (19 reviews)
- [V2 Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/v2-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (247 reviews)
- [Amazon WorkSpaces](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-workspaces/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (108 reviews)
- [Nerdio Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/nerdio-manager/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (233 reviews)
- [VirtualBox](https://www.g2.com/products/virtualbox/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (291 reviews)
- [RealVNC](https://www.g2.com/products/realvnc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (438 reviews)
- [Kasm Workspaces](https://www.g2.com/products/kasm-workspaces/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (49 reviews)
- [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3904 reviews)
- [BeyondTrust Remote Support](https://www.g2.com/products/beyondtrust-remote-support/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (384 reviews)
- [Splashtop Remote Access](https://www.g2.com/products/splashtop-remote-access/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (508 reviews)

### Alternatives to AnyDesk

- [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3904 reviews)
- [Zoho Assist](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-assist/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (683 reviews)
- [RemotePC](https://www.g2.com/products/remotepc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (636 reviews)
- [ISL Online](https://www.g2.com/products/isl-online/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (593 reviews)
- [Splashtop Remote Access](https://www.g2.com/products/splashtop-remote-access/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (508 reviews)
- [ScreenConnect](https://www.g2.com/products/screenconnect/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (500 reviews)
- [LogMeIn Resolve](https://www.g2.com/products/logmein-resolve/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (464 reviews)
- [RealVNC](https://www.g2.com/products/realvnc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (438 reviews)
- [BeyondTrust Remote Support](https://www.g2.com/products/beyondtrust-remote-support/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (384 reviews)
- [LogMeIn Rescue](https://www.g2.com/products/logmein-rescue/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (206 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Apache Guacamole

No discussions available for this product.

### Citrix DaaS

- Title: [How do I install Citrix virtual apps and desktops?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-install-citrix-virtual-apps-and-desktops) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Component prerequisites are installed automatically See the Citrix StoreFront and the Citrix License Server documentation for their supported platforms and..."
- Title: [What is Citrix virtual apps and desktops?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-citrix-virtual-apps-and-desktops) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Citrix Virtual Apps is application virtualization software that delivers centrally-hosted Windows applications to local devices without the necessity of..."
- Title: [What is a virtual desktop used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-a-virtual-desktop-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "To access the clients system and network and other client applications remotely on your desktop sitting at home"
- Title: [Whether Citrix will bring offerings similar to AVD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/whether-citrix-will-bring-offerings-similar-to-avd) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Are they even thinking that way? doubt that.... they are currently going through the acquisition and mostly going to take a stand for public cloud with all..."

### AnyDesk

- Title: [Is Anydesk better than Team Viewer?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-anydesk-better-than-team-viewer) — 5 comments, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Yes it is. It's light, user friendly and easy to use and understand. "
- Title: [Is AnyDesk really free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-anydesk-really-free) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [could not log into the remote computer this was my issue and sometimes serious issue.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13087-could-not-log-into-the-remote-computer-this-was-my-issue-and-sometimes-serious-issue) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You must verify that the AnyDesk software is installed and with the permissions to connect to the target computer, from where the connection is required..."
- Title: [AnyDesk or TeamViewer?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12587-a-anydesk-o-teamviewer) — 3 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Anydesk very useful software for business part and handling side very user friendly. I recommended our every clients."
- Title: [What is AnyDesk used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-anydesk-used-for) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "it is mostly used for remote desktop support and using this you can share your screen with another person also you can allow another person to access your..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-guacamole-vs-citrix-citrix-daas-vs-anydesk)