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Bastillion

Freemium#11 of 34 in SSH Server Software

Bastillion: A focused browser SSH console for teams managing access across registered systems. Ranked #11 of 34 in SSH Server Software by our editors (8.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for small teams needing browser SSH controls.

8.1/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
8.1 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Small teams needing browser SSH controls
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$149/yr
Deployment
Self-hosted
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

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

Our verdict on Bastillion

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 administrators manage registered systems, user access, and centrally controlled public keys. Profiles group systems and control access, while recorded sessions provide later review and replay. Bastillion runs as a Java application with embedded HTTPS and supports Windows, Linux, macOS/Unix, and self-hosted deployment.

The published plans show a free option alongside annual paid tiers. Starter costs $149 per year for up to 150 registered systems. Team costs $399 per year for up to 500 registered systems. Business costs $999 per year, adds unlimited registered systems, and allows use on as many Bastillion instances as needed. The free plan can suit a smaller evaluation or limited deployment, while the paid tiers are structured around broader system coverage and instance requirements rather than a different core product category.

Bastillion’s strongest fit is centralized SSH governance: administrators can rotate or revoke keys, apply access profiles, use LDAP or Active Directory integrations, and require two-factor authentication through Authy or Google Authenticator. Composite scripts can run across multiple terminals, and TLS/HTTPS serving supports configurable certificates. Teams seeking a self-hosted control layer for browser-based SSH should consider Bastillion; organizations that do not want to administer a Java application or need a broader infrastructure management platform may prefer a different approach.

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Bastillion pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 21 Sep 2026.

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Bastillion fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	$149/yr
Deployment	Self-hosted
Supported platforms	Windows, Linux, macOS/Unix, Java 21
MFA support	Yes
SSH certificate auth	Not verified
Concurrent sessions	Not verified
Audit logging	Yes
Access controls	users, profiles, registered systems, LDAP roles, key revocation
Deployment	Self-hosted, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Compliance & security	SSO/SAML, 2FA
Support	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	2 integrations: LDAP, Active Directory
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	loophole.company
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

Bastillion integrations

Bastillion lists 2 integrations on its own site.

LDAP
Active Directory

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