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Apache Guacamole vs VNC Connect comparison

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Intune
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Ranking in Remote Access
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
238
Ranking in other categories
Configuration Management (2nd), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (1st), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (1st)
Apache Guacamole
Ranking in Remote Access
19th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
VNC Connect
Ranking in Remote Access
16th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Remote Access category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 9.6%, down from 12.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Apache Guacamole is 3.8%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VNC Connect is 3.4%, down from 3.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Joseph Merusi - PeerSpot reviewer
Everything has worked better since we started using it
Sometimes the syncing is inconsistent. I'm confident that the devices are checking in every eight hours, but sometimes the devices aren't picking up the settings as quickly as I would expect. Some features haven't been updated in a while, and Microsoft doesn't seem interested in developing them. Unless you talk to an engineer, you don't know whether there will be an update. There are communication issues, so you might start working with a feature without knowing if it will be deprecated six months from now. Some reporting areas still need development. For example, I noticed that the reporting for driver updates is still confusing.
reviewer2321814 - PeerSpot reviewer
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…
Jose Miguel Moya - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy to deploy, but scalability needs improvement
There are no specific challenges I faced while using the product. I haven't used the solution to support any AI-driven projects. In our company, we need to have remote access to our labs because if not, people have to move to the laboratory, and we will spend a lot of time working. I don't know the features of VNC Connect that improved our company's support capabilities. I rate the tool a six 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

"The Microsoft Windows Autopilot and Defender policies are the most valuable features of this solution."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Intune is having all our devices compliant with our policies."
"Microsoft Intune helps us avoid issuing everyone company-owned devices. We provide a stipend, allowing users to bring their own devices. This approach gives us leverage against other MSPs. It also enhances collaboration because clients already covered by specific licensing can optimize their usage of Microsoft Intune."
"The most valuable feature is the policy CSPs."
"I find Microsoft Intune valuable primarily for its Windows management capabilities, along with its Android Enterprise and Apple device management for mobile devices."
"The solution is easy to use and it has good performance."
"Overall, I like Intune as a solution and would rate it nine out of ten."
"The solution is scalable. We currently have tens of thousands of users within our organization using the solution."
"For those considering using Apache Guacamole, I wholeheartedly support its users since it's a free open-source software that is easy to download and use with no significant issues."
"Apache Guacamole is really easy to use."
"I'm using Apache Guacamole as a gateway."
"The product’s ease of use and security are valuable."
"The most valuable features are that it is consistently low profile and consistently works without hiccups or headaches."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is its ease of use."
 

Cons

"Setting up Intune Autopilot can be a little complicated."
"The security aspect could be more effective."
"A new Intune feature allows application packaging, but it incurs additional licensing costs for a significant number of applications."
"The technical support could be improved."
"The Mac integration has room for improvement."
"Data leak prevention can be integrated into it. Currently, it does not have data leak prevention."
"It's the granularity: 'Is your firewall on? Is BitLocker on?' It's not amazing granularity. But I've looked into other products, like Duo, and they're all similar."
"Intune is not the most user-friendly mobile device management platform available."
"The solution's USB redirection could be improved."
"There should be good documentation regarding GUI customization. Even though I can try customizing the GUI, the documentation is not comprehensive."
"There should be good documentation regarding GUI customization."
"Ease of access is a bit of a challenge."
"We occasionally have issues with the graphic software of the interface."
"Improvements are required in the area of scalability since it is an aspect of the tool where there are shortcomings."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"On a scale of one to ten with one being the cheapest, the cost of Microsoft Intune is a five."
"It is cheap, but as compared to Google, it is costly. Google is cheaper, but quality-wise, Microsoft Intune is better."
"Existing E5 license holders for M365, Intune, and Azure, receive a free license."
"Pricing depends on the features. Microsoft offers special packages if there are more than 10,000 users, and you may be able to get a reduced rate."
"Intune is included with our F3 and E5 licenses."
"No one can compete with Microsoft when it comes to price, and the features it is offering."
"Microsoft Intune is a cost effective choice. It is less expensive than other products on the market."
"There is a cost benefit of using Microsoft Intune because of the packaging with other Microsoft products."
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"I use the tool's free version."
"The tool is not cheap."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
27%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Computer Software Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
33%
Computer Software Company
12%
University
5%
Financial Services Firm
4%
 

Company Size

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Small Business
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Questions from the Community

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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 sol...
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. Overa...
What needs improvement with VNC Connect?
The bandwidth is slow. Improvements are required in the area of scalability since it is an aspect of the tool where t...
What is your primary use case for VNC Connect?
I use the solution to get remote access to our labs.
What advice do you have for others considering VNC Connect?
There are no specific challenges I faced while using the product. I haven't used the solution to support any AI-drive...
 

Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
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Sample Customers

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