Bastillion vs TinyShell

Struggling to choose between Bastillion and TinyShell? 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, TinyShell is a Network & Admin product tagged with ssh, telnet, terminal, remote-access.

Its standout features include SSH and telnet client, Basic terminal functionality, Small memory footprint, Fast and responsive, Cross-platform - Windows, macOS, Linux, and it shines with pros like Lightweight and fast, Easy to use terminal interface, Works across major platforms, Good for basic remote access needs, Actively developed and maintained.

Feature	Bastillion	TinyShell
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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.

TinyShell

Description: TinyShell is a small and fast SSH and telnet client for Windows, macOS and Linux. It provides basic terminal functionality for remote access without unnecessary features.

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

TinyShell Features

• SSH and telnet client
• Basic terminal functionality
• Small memory footprint
• Fast and responsive
• Cross-platform - Windows, macOS, Linux

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

TinyShell

Pros

• Lightweight and fast
• Easy to use terminal interface
• Works across major platforms
• Good for basic remote access needs
• Actively developed and maintained

Cons

• Lacks advanced SSH features
• No GUI interface
• Minimal documentation
• Limited community support

Pricing Comparison

Bastillion

• Open Source
• Free Limited Version
• Commercial Subscription

TinyShell

• Free
• Open Source