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ShellHub

Freemium#5 of 34 in SSH Server Software

ShellHub: A flexible SSH gateway for teams managing Linux device fleets. Ranked #5 of 34 in SSH Server Software by our editors (8.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for centralized SSH access to device fleets.

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At a glance

Editor score
8.8 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Centralized SSH access to device fleets
Free plan
Yes
Deployment
Both
Founded
2002 · Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Centralized SSH, SCP/SFTP and port forwarding
- MFA, RBAC, device approval and firewall rules
- Cloud, managed and self-hosted deployment options
Where it doesn't
- An agent is required on each managed system
- Cloud pricing is usage-based by connected-device volume
- The free Cloud plan supports up to three devices

Our verdict on ShellHub

ShellHub is a centralized SSH gateway for remotely accessing and managing Linux devices, servers and containers. It is designed for individual developers, small teams and organizations that need to control device fleets through a web interface or standard SSH tools. Each managed system uses an agent to establish its connection to ShellHub. The product supports web, Windows and Linux access, while its ecosystem includes Docker, FreeBSD, Ubuntu Core, Buildroot, Yocto Project and Kubernetes.

Access control is a central part of ShellHub’s feature set. Public-key authentication, multi-factor authentication, firewall rules, allowed and blocked IP addresses and users, and device approval help administrators define how systems can be reached. Role-based access control includes owner, administrator, operator and observer roles, while tags and namespaces help organize devices. Audit logging records SSH sessions, and session recording with playback adds a review trail. Port forwarding and SCP/SFTP file transfer extend the gateway beyond interactive shell access.

The published plans cover several deployment models. Cloud Free provides SaaS access for up to three devices. Cloud uses usage-based pricing billed monthly by connected-device volume and adds session recording. Managed provides a dedicated server, a fully managed service and support for up to thousands of devices. On Premises provides self-hosted deployment, a dedicated server and an admin console. ShellHub Community is open source for self-managed environments. Choose ShellHub when centralized access controls, fleet organization and deployment flexibility matter; teams wanting direct device access without installing an agent should consider a different approach.

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ShellHub pricing

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

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ShellHub fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Deployment	Both
Supported platforms	Linux, FreeBSD, Ubuntu Core, Buildroot, Yocto Project, Docker
MFA support	Yes
SSH certificate auth	Not verified
Concurrent sessions	Not verified
Audit logging	Yes
Access controls	users, roles, namespaces, device approval, tags, firewall rules, allowed and blocked IP addresses and users
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, Linux
Support	Email, Tickets, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	6 integrations: Docker, FreeBSD, Ubuntu Core, Buildroot, Yocto Project, Kubernetes
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	shellhub.io
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

ShellHub integrations

ShellHub lists 6 integrations on its own site.

Docker
FreeBSD
Ubuntu Core
Buildroot
Yocto Project
Kubernetes

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