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Self-hosted Remote Access

SelfHostHub lists 15 open-source Remote Access projects you can host on your own server. The most-starred on GitHub are Puter (43,806 stars), Pangolin (23,119 stars) and Termix (15,588 stars). 12 of them document a Docker install, and 2 offer a live demo you can try first.

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Web-based operating system designed to be feature-rich, exceptionally fast, and highly extensible.

File Transfer & SynchronizationAGPL-3.0

Identity-aware tunneled reverse proxy with dashboard UI, access control, and WireGuard-based tunnels (alternative to Cloudflare Tunnel, Tailscale).

Web ServersAGPL-3.0

Clientless web-based server management platform with SSH terminal, tunneling, and file editing capabilities.

Remote AccessApache-2.0

Secure remote access gateway that supports the WireGuard protocol. It offers a Web GUI, 1-line install script, multi-factor auth (MFA), and SSO.

Remote AccessApache-2.0

Fully transparent SSH, HTTPS, Kubernetes, MySQL and Postgres bastion/PAM that doesn't need additional client-side software.

Remote AccessApache-2.0

Run your own web server to remotely manage and control computers on a local network or anywhere on the internet.

Remote AccessApache-2.0

Clientless remote desktop gateway supporting standard protocols like VNC and RDP.

Remote AccessApache-2.0

Sshwifty is a SSH and Telnet connector made for the Web.

Remote AccessAGPL-3.0

Modern SSH server for remotely accessing linux devices via command line (using any SSH client) or web-based user interface (alternative to sshd).

Remote AccessApache-2.0

Installs and manages a curated catalog of applications via Docker Compose, maps containers and exposed ports, verifies backups restore, and reports what changed since the last run with CLI, JSON, web and MCP interfaces.

Self-hosting SolutionsMIT

A server to communicate with the FMD (Find My Device) Android app, to locate and control your devices.

Internet of Things (IoT)GPL-3.0

Highly customizable SSH server with several ways to authorize a user and options where and how to execute a user's session.

Remote AccessApache-2.0

SSH bastion server with access control, session recording, and optional TPM-backed key protection.

Remote AccessEUPL-1.2

Track and share your location in real time. Control and lock stolen or lost phones.

Internet of Things (IoT)AGPL-3.0

Browser-based remote access solution. No VPN client; just deploy the software in the DMZ. Access VMs, desktops, servers, and apps anytime, anywhere, without complex and costly client rollouts or user management.

Remote Access⊘ Proprietary

How to choose self-hosted Remote Access software

  1. Check project health. Stars show popularity, not maintenance. Open the source repository and look at recent commits and releases.
  2. Match the licence to your use. 5 use a GPL-family licence (copyleft, including AGPL) and 8 use a permissive licence such as MIT, Apache-2.0 or BSD. AGPL matters if you modify the software and offer it to others over a network.
  3. Pick a stack you can run. The most common platforms here are Docker (12), Go (5), Nodejs (2) and Java (2). Docker is usually the easiest path for a home server or VPS.
  4. Try before you migrate. Use a live demo where one exists (2 here), or a throwaway container first, and confirm it can import your existing data before switching.

Frequently asked questions

What is the most popular self-hosted Remote Access software?

By GitHub stars, the top projects in this category are Puter (43,806 stars), Pangolin (23,119 stars) and Termix (15,588 stars).

How many open-source Remote Access tools are listed?

15 projects are currently listed in the Remote Access category on SelfHostHub.

Which licences do self-hosted Remote Access projects use?

The most common licences in this category are Apache-2.0 (7), AGPL-3.0 (4) and MIT (1).

Can I run these Remote Access tools with Docker?

12 of the 15 projects list Docker as a supported platform. Check each project's documentation for the exact install steps.

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