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Secure access platform for servers, Kubernetes, databases, desktops, and web apps with SSO/MFA, short-lived certificates, and full session auditing.
20.9k stars2.1k forksAGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained
7 self-hosted Citrix DaaS alternatives
Cloud-based desktop-as-a-service that delivers virtual Windows and Linux desktops and published applications to users on any device. Provides centralized management, access controls, performance optimization, hybrid multi-cloud deployment, and enterprise-grade security and monitoring.
Alternatives to Citrix DaaS
Self-hosted Node.js server for remote monitoring, web-based remote desktop, terminal, file access and multi-DB device management.
7.1k stars963 forksApache-2.0last commit Actively maintained
Headless Steam Docker image for remote game streaming with noVNC web desktop, Proton support, and NVIDIA/AMD/Intel GPU acceleration, compatible with Steam Link and Moonlight.
4.7k stars285 forksGPL-2.0last commit Actively maintained
Docker images providing full Linux desktop environments in your browser, with multiple distro and desktop flavors and optional GPU acceleration.
4.4k stars373 forksGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained
Open-source browser-based gateway enabling VNC, RDP, and SSH access to remote desktops without client software.
4k stars799 forksApache-2.0last commit Actively maintained
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Open-source Moonlight streaming server that runs in Docker to share a single host among multiple remote clients.
2.1k stars149 forksMITlast commit Actively maintained
Deliver secure, disposable desktop and app sessions in a web browser using Docker-based workspaces, with streaming, RBAC, and optional Kubernetes deployments.
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What replacing Citrix DaaS actually involves
Every option on this page is open source and free to run on your own hardware, so you own the data and there is no subscription to cancel. 6 of 7 shipped a commit in the last six months. Licences in this list: AGPL-3.0, Apache-2.0, GPL-2.0, GPL-3.0, MIT. In exchange you take on hosting, backups and updates yourself.
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