Bastillion vs Shell In A Box

Struggling to choose between Bastillion and Shell In A Box? 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, Shell In A Box is a Network & Admin product tagged with terminal, ssh, webbased, linux.

Its standout features include Provides terminal access through a web browser, Does not require any client-side software installation, Supports multiple concurrent sessions, SSL/TLS encryption for security, Web-based file manager, Command logging and replay, and it shines with pros like Easy remote access without SSH client, Works on any device with a browser, Secure encrypted connections, Lightweight and simple to setup, Open source and free.

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Primary Category	Network & Admin	Network & Admin

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.

Shell In A Box

Description: Shell In A Box is a web-based terminal emulator that allows users to access Linux shell accounts and services through a web browser. It does not require any client-side software installation.

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

Shell In A Box Features

• Provides terminal access through a web browser
• Does not require any client-side software installation
• Supports multiple concurrent sessions
• SSL/TLS encryption for security
• Web-based file manager
• Command logging and replay

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

Shell In A Box

Pros

• Easy remote access without SSH client
• Works on any device with a browser
• Secure encrypted connections
• Lightweight and simple to setup
• Open source and free

Cons

• Limited to terminal access only
• No desktop environment
• Can be slow over poor connections
• May require port forwarding for remote access
• Lacks some SSH client features

Pricing Comparison

Bastillion

• Open Source
• Free Limited Version
• Commercial Subscription

Shell In A Box

• Open Source