Bastillion vs Onion Terminal

Struggling to choose between Bastillion and Onion Terminal? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Bastillion is a Network & Admin solution with tags like ssh, console, linux, webbased.

It boasts features such as Web-based SSH access to Linux servers, Role-based access control, Session recording and replay, Multi-factor authentication, LDAP/AD user integration, RESTful API and pros including Easy to set up and use, Improves security over opening SSH ports, Centralized access management, No client software required, Auditing capabilities.

On the other hand, Onion Terminal is a Security & Privacy product tagged with terminal-emulator, ssh-client, privacy, security, tor-network, multiple-tabs, theming, keyboard-shortcuts, ssh-tunneling.

Its standout features include Multiple tab support, Theming options, Keyboard shortcuts, SSH tunneling capabilities, Tor network routing for connections, Terminal emulator, SSH client, and it shines with pros like Enhances privacy and security, Routes connections through Tor network, Useful for privacy-focused users.

Feature	Bastillion	Onion Terminal
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Network & Admin	Security & Privacy

Product Overview

Bastillion

Description: Bastillion is an open source web-based SSH console that manages access to Linux servers. It provides a simple way to access Linux servers through a web browser without having to install client software.

Onion Terminal

Description: Onion Terminal is a terminal emulator and SSH client for privacy-focused users. It routes connections through the Tor network to enhance privacy and security. Key features include multiple tab support, theming options, keyboard shortcuts, and SSH tunneling capabilities.

Key Features Comparison

Bastillion Features

• Web-based SSH access to Linux servers
• Role-based access control
• Session recording and replay
• Multi-factor authentication
• LDAP/AD user integration
• RESTful API

Onion Terminal Features

• Multiple tab support
• Theming options
• Keyboard shortcuts
• SSH tunneling capabilities
• Tor network routing for connections
• Terminal emulator
• SSH client

Pros & Cons Analysis

Bastillion

Pros

• Easy to set up and use
• Improves security over opening SSH ports
• Centralized access management
• No client software required
• Auditing capabilities

Cons

• Less full-featured than standalone SSH clients
• Additional attack surface vs just SSH
• May introduce latency compared to native SSH
• Requires web server stack in addition to SSH

Onion Terminal

Pros

• Enhances privacy and security
• Routes connections through Tor network
• Useful for privacy-focused users

Cons

• Tor network can cause slower speeds
• Extra configuration required compared to normal terminals
• Limited to terminal and SSH functions only

Pricing Comparison

Bastillion

• Open Source
• Free Limited Version
• Commercial Subscription

Onion Terminal

• Free