Bastillion review
A focused browser SSH console for teams managing access across registered systems.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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.
Bastillion pros and cons
- 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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