Apache Guacamole vs F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Apache Guacamole
Ranking in Remote Access
20th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Man...
Ranking in Remote Access
10th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (16th), Network Access Control (NAC) (6th), SSL VPN (4th), Access Management (6th)
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Remote Access category, the market share of Apache Guacamole is 4.3% and it increased by 26.6% compared to the previous year. The market share of F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is 2.1% and it increased by 8.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Remote Access
Unique Categories:
No other categories found
Secure Web Gateways (SWG)
0.4%
Network Access Control (NAC)
1.2%
 

Featured Reviews

SP
Dec 26, 2023
A stable and open-source solution that can be used as a gateway
I'm using Apache Guacamole as a gateway The solution's USB redirection could be improved. If the machine has a USB port, I'm not able to redirect it. The solution should include FX protocol instead of RDP. I have been using Apache Guacamole for five to six years. Apache Guacamole is a pretty…
IS
Feb 12, 2024
Facilitates packet inspection, modification, and offloading and offers visibility and troubleshooting capabilities, allowing for pre-production server testing
From my perspective, the work I do benefits from good visibility before anything goes to production. We can generate traffic with F5's load generators to see how it behaves, exposing any packet errors and other issues. This is valuable for me, as it allows for troubleshooting without involving server personnel. Additionally, we can capture traffic directly on the F5, analyzing it using F5's traffic analytics feature. This independence from network engineers is good, eliminating the need to constantly ask them to check server issues. In essence, using F5 allows us to verify its health and traffic handling independently. Overall, this has been very helpful. Overall, I would rate the scalability a nine out of ten.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"I'm using Apache Guacamole as a gateway."
"The load balancing features are valuable."
"We have seen a return on investment from F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager. It provided access at a time when we didn't have it."
"The most valuable feature is the virtual IP creation. It's our most frequently used feature."
"The product allows us to create customized portals for your users."
"The solution is stable and reliable."
"The portal access was very good."
"F5 BIG-IP APM is relatively easy to use."
"Our customers have never complained about the stability"
 

Cons

"The solution's USB redirection could be improved."
"The price of this product can be improved."
"F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager has room for improvement in integration with other products."
"The technical support’s response time must be improved."
"The operational deployment is not great."
"Cloud services are something that F5 Access Policy Manager could do better"
"We do not have knowledgeable support teams locally."
"In my opinion, the GUI side needs some improvement based on my usage. Sometimes, it doesn't work as efficiently as the CLI side."
"The solution’s GUI looks very old."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The tool is a little bit expensive."
"The product is very expensive."
"Recently, they have simplified the licensing"
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
17%
Computer Software Company
11%
Government
9%
Retailer
6%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
11%
Government
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Apache Guacamole?
I'm using Apache Guacamole as a gateway.
What needs improvement with Apache Guacamole?
The solution's USB redirection could be improved. If the machine has a USB port, I'm not able to redirect it. The solution should include FX protocol instead of RDP.
What advice do you have for others considering Apache Guacamole?
We are using the latest version of Apache Guacamole. Only one administrator is required to manage the solution. Overall, I rate Apache Guacamole eight and a half out of ten.
What do you like most about F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)?
In my opinion, the GUI is perfect with the configuration options provided. F5 BIG-IP has given customization options and policy configuration tools in the GUI. It's good and good enough to work.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)?
The tool is a little bit expensive. I rate the pricing a six out of ten.
What needs improvement with F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)?
I'd suggest improved documentation integration directly within the GUI. Right now, finding comprehensive documentation often requires going to external websites like the community portal. In the AP...
 

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F5 Access Policy Manager
 

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Sample Customers

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City Bank, Ricacorp Properties, Miele, American Systems, Bangladesh Post Office
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