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Head-to-head · SSH Server Software

Teleport vs Bastillion

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Teleport #6 in SSH Server Software 8.7/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Teleport
Bastillion #11 in SSH Server Software 8.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Bastillion

Teleport 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 scoreTeleport · 8.7/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Teleport
  • Most featuresTeleport · 3 of 3

Teleport scores higher on our rubric for ssh server software: 8.7 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #11.

On deployment, Teleport gives you Both where Bastillion offers Self-hosted.

Teleport is the better fit for certificate-based SSH access governance. Bastillion is the better fit for small teams needing browser SSH controls.

  • Teleport fits best

    Certificate-based SSH access governance

  • Bastillion fits best

    Small teams needing browser SSH controls

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Side by side

Feature Teleport 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Bastillion 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.1
Ranking #6 in SSH Server Software #11 in SSH Server Software
Best for Certificate-based SSH access governance Small teams needing browser SSH controls
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $149/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Self-hosted, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Community, Docs Email, Docs
Compliance SSO/SAML, 2FA SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 7 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Teleport 3/3 · Bastillion 2/3
MFA support ✓ ✓
SSH certificate auth ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Audit logging ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment Both Self-hosted
Supported platforms Linux, macOS, Windows, Docker, Amazon EC2, web browser Windows, Linux, macOS/Unix, Java 21
Concurrent sessions Not checked yet Not checked yet
Access controls users, roles, allow/deny rules, resource labels, Access Lists users, profiles, registered systems, LDAP roles, key revocation
Our review
Pros
  • Short-lived SSH and X.509 certificates with per-session MFA
  • RBAC, allow/deny policies, session recording, and audit logs
  • Cloud-hosted or self-hosted deployment with broad identity integrations
  • Browser SSH with centralized key rotation and access profiles
  • Recorded sessions support audit and replay
  • LDAP, Active Directory, and MFA integrations
Cons
  • More access-platform functionality than a basic SSH daemon requires
  • Enterprise plans use usage-based pricing rather than fixed published amounts
  • Advanced governance features are concentrated in commercial editions
  • Paid plans begin at $149 per year
  • Self-hosted deployment requires infrastructure administration
  • Terminal access is centered on registered SSH systems
Our verdict

Teleport is an identity-based access platform for SSH servers and distributed infrastructure. It is designed for hobbyists, homelabs, small teams, and organizations managing production infrastructure with centralized access or compliance…

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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. TeleportSSH Server Software 8.7Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. BastillionSSH Server Software 8.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Teleport — where it wins

    • Short-lived SSH and X.509 certificates with per-session MFA
    • RBAC, allow/deny policies, session recording, and audit logs
    • Cloud-hosted or self-hosted deployment with broad identity integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • More access-platform functionality than a basic SSH daemon requires
    • Enterprise plans use usage-based pricing rather than fixed published amounts
    • Advanced governance features are concentrated in commercial editions

  • 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
  • Teleport8.7/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A certificate-based SSH access platform for teams that need centralized control and auditability.

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  • Bastillion8.1/10 · Free plan

    A focused browser SSH console for teams managing access across registered systems.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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