Bastillion vs Wetty

Struggling to choose between Bastillion and Wetty? 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, Wetty is a Development product tagged with terminal, emulator, web-interface, commandline, linux-shell.

Its standout features include Runs a terminal in a browser tab, Supports SSH and telnet connections, Customizable themes and styles, Tabbed interface to run multiple terminals, Sessions persist and can be shared via URL, Support for terminal shortcuts, and it shines with pros like Accessible from any device with a browser, No need to install terminal software locally, Easy to share terminal sessions for collaboration, Persistent sessions avoid losing work, Tabbed interface improves workflow.

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Primary Category	Network & Admin	Development

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.

Wetty

Description: Wetty is a terminal emulator that runs in a web browser. It allows you to access command-line interfaces and Linux shells through a web interface instead of a local terminal application.

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

Wetty Features

• Runs a terminal in a browser tab
• Supports SSH and telnet connections
• Customizable themes and styles
• Tabbed interface to run multiple terminals
• Sessions persist and can be shared via URL
• Support for terminal shortcuts

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

Wetty

Pros

• Accessible from any device with a browser
• No need to install terminal software locally
• Easy to share terminal sessions for collaboration
• Persistent sessions avoid losing work
• Tabbed interface improves workflow

Cons

• Terminal experience not as robust as native apps
• Performance dependent on network conditions
• Security risks of exposing terminal via web
• Limited customization compared to local terminals
• Browser support can be spotty

Pricing Comparison

Bastillion

• Open Source
• Free Limited Version
• Commercial Subscription

Wetty

• Open Source