SSHy vs Bastillion

Struggling to choose between SSHy and Bastillion? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

SSHy is a Network & Admin solution with tags like ssh, remote-access, cli, security.

It boasts features such as Tabbed interface for managing multiple SSH sessions, Secure shell (SSH) protocol support for remote login, SFTP support for securely transferring files, Port forwarding for tunneling traffic through SSH, Key generation and management for authenticating sessions, Scripting and automation support, Dark mode color scheme, Customizable keyboard shortcuts and pros including Cross-platform support, Intuitive tabbed interface, Powerful automation capabilities, Highly configurable, Lightweight and fast, Free and open source.

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	SSHy	Bastillion
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Primary Category	Network & Admin	Network & Admin

Product Overview

SSHy

Description: SSHy is an SSH client for Windows, Mac, and Linux that allows you to securely connect to remote servers and manage them through a command line interface. It includes features like tabbed sessions, auto-complete, and passphrase management.

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

SSHy Features

• Tabbed interface for managing multiple SSH sessions
• Secure shell (SSH) protocol support for remote login
• SFTP support for securely transferring files
• Port forwarding for tunneling traffic through SSH
• Key generation and management for authenticating sessions
• Scripting and automation support
• Dark mode color scheme
• Customizable keyboard shortcuts

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

SSHy

Pros

• Cross-platform support
• Intuitive tabbed interface
• Powerful automation capabilities
• Highly configurable
• Lightweight and fast
• Free and open source

Cons

• Limited to command line only (no GUI)
• Steeper learning curve than GUI clients
• Less user-friendly than some alternatives
• Lacks advanced/niche features of paid alternatives

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

SSHy

• Free
• Open Source

Bastillion

• Open Source
• Free Limited Version
• Commercial Subscription