Bastillion vs Gravitational Teleport

Bastillion — 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 softwar

Gravitational Teleport — Gravitational Teleport is an open source certificate authority and access controller for managing secure access to servers, containers and databases across cloud environments. It provides a single acc

Bastillion offers Web-based SSH access to Linux servers, Role-based access control, Session recording and replay, Multi-factor authentication, LDAP/AD user integration, while Gravitational Teleport provides Single access plane for servers, containers, databases, Unified SSH and Kubernetes access, Just-in-time user provisioning, Role-based access control (RBAC), Audit logging.

Bastillion stands out for Easy to set up and use, Improves security over opening SSH ports, Centralized access management; Gravitational Teleport is known for Simplifies secure access management, Increases security, Integrates with Kubernetes.

Feature	Bastillion	Gravitational Teleport
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Network & Admin	Security & Privacy
Pricing	Open Source	Open Source

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.

Gravitational Teleport

Description: Gravitational Teleport is an open source certificate authority and access controller for managing secure access to servers, containers and databases across cloud environments. It provides a single access plane across all infrastructure.

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

Gravitational Teleport Features

• Single access plane for servers, containers, databases
• Unified SSH and Kubernetes access
• Just-in-time user provisioning
• Role-based access control (RBAC)
• Audit logging
• Kubernetes app-aware access
• FIPS 140-2 compliance

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

Gravitational Teleport

Pros

• Simplifies secure access management
• Increases security
• Integrates with Kubernetes
• Open source and self-hosted
• Works across multiple cloud providers

Cons

• Complex installation and configuration
• Steep learning curve
• Limited integrations compared to commercial alternatives

Pricing Comparison

Bastillion

• Open Source

Gravitational Teleport

• Open Source