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Head-to-head · SSH Server Software

CoreSSH Server vs Bastillion

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score CoreSSH Server #3 in SSH Server Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit CoreSSH
Bastillion #11 in SSH Server Software 8.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Bastillion

CoreSSH Server leads on 0 checks, Bastillion on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCoreSSH Server · 9.0/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly CoreSSH Server
  • Most featuresCoreSSH Server · 3 of 3

CoreSSH Server scores higher on our rubric for ssh server software: 9.0 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #11.

CoreSSH Server is the better fit for managed SSH/SFTP on multiple operating systems. Bastillion is the better fit for small teams needing browser SSH controls.

  • CoreSSH Server fits best

    Managed SSH/SFTP on multiple operating systems

  • Bastillion fits best

    Small teams needing browser SSH controls

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Side by side

Feature CoreSSH Server 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Bastillion 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.1
Ranking #3 in SSH Server Software #11 in SSH Server Software
Best for Managed SSH/SFTP on multiple operating systems Small teams needing browser SSH controls
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $149/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Self-hosted, Desktop Self-hosted, Browser extension
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Tickets, Docs Email, Docs
Compliance 2FA SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 2 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CoreSSH Server 3/3 · Bastillion 2/3
MFA support ✓ ✓
SSH certificate auth ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Audit logging ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment Self-hosted Self-hosted
Supported platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, Linux, macOS/Unix, Java 21
Concurrent sessions Not checked yet Not checked yet
Access controls Users, groups, IP allowlists and denylists, automatic blocking users, profiles, registered systems, LDAP roles, key revocation
Our review
Pros
  • Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux deployments
  • Includes MFA, Active Directory, logging, and IP controls
  • REST API supports server, user, log, and session management
  • Browser SSH with centralized key rotation and access profiles
  • Recorded sessions support audit and replay
  • LDAP, Active Directory, and MFA integrations
Cons
  • Enterprise pricing requires a quote
  • Professional licensing is priced per server
  • Self-hosted deployment requires infrastructure administration
  • Paid plans begin at $149 per year
  • Self-hosted deployment requires infrastructure administration
  • Terminal access is centered on registered SSH systems
Our verdict

CoreSSH Server is a self-hosted SSH and SFTP server for organizations that need managed file transfer, shell access, and remote administration across Windows, macOS, and Linux. It supports interactive SSH sessions, command execution, SCP,…

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Bastillion is a self-hosted, browser-based SSH console for infrastructure teams that need centralized access control and administrative visibility. It lets authorized users open SSH terminal sessions through a web interface while…

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  1. CoreSSH ServerSSH Server Software 9.0Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. BastillionSSH Server Software 8.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • CoreSSH Server — where it wins

    • Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux deployments
    • Includes MFA, Active Directory, logging, and IP controls
    • REST API supports server, user, log, and session management

    Where it doesn't

    • Enterprise pricing requires a quote
    • Professional licensing is priced per server
    • Self-hosted deployment requires infrastructure administration

  • Bastillion — where it wins

    • Browser SSH with centralized key rotation and access profiles
    • Recorded sessions support audit and replay
    • LDAP, Active Directory, and MFA integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid plans begin at $149 per year
    • Self-hosted deployment requires infrastructure administration
    • Terminal access is centered on registered SSH systems

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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