Shell In A Box vs Bastillion

Struggling to choose between Shell In A Box and Bastillion? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Shell In A Box is a Network & Admin solution with tags like terminal, ssh, webbased, linux.

It boasts features such as 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 pros including 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.

On the other hand, Bastillion is a Network & Admin product tagged with ssh, console, linux, webbased.

Its standout features include 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 it shines with pros like Easy to set up and use, Improves security over opening SSH ports, Centralized access management, No client software required, Auditing capabilities.

Feature	Shell In A Box	Bastillion
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Primary Category	Network & Admin	Network & Admin

Product Overview

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.

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.

Key Features Comparison

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

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

Pros & Cons Analysis

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

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

Pricing Comparison

Shell In A Box

• Open Source

Bastillion

• Open Source
• Free Limited Version
• Commercial Subscription