18.7
Tailscale is a zero-config VPN for connecting devices and users across a network.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
Best SSH Server Software in 2026
SSH server software lets you provide secure shell access to systems, control remote sessions and manage connections. Products in this chart include server tools, gateways and privileged-access services. Compare deployment and supported platforms with MFA, SSH certificate authentication, concurrent-session limits, audit logging and access controls. If you plan to work from a Xiaomi phone or tablet, check whether the…
27.8
Cloudflare Access is a zero trust access solution for self-hosted apps, SaaS applications, and infrastructure.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
37.5
VShell Server is a secure file transfer server for remote access and administration, available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
WebAPILinux
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Boundary
Boundary gives people authenticated, identity-based access to infrastructure without requiring direct access to its underlying network.
Free planWebAPILinuxmacOS7.3Free plan - 5
Bastillion
Free planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted7.1From $149 a year - 6
Bitvise SSH Server
Free planSelf-hostedWindows6.9Free plan - 7
wolfSSH
Free planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted6.8From $2,600 a year - 8
CoreSSH Server
Free planAPILinuxmacOSWindows6.7From $99 a year - 9
JumpServer
Free planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted6.7Free plan - 10
NoMachine
NoMachine is paid remote access software made by NoMachine, headquartered in Luxembourg.
AndroidiOSLinuxmacOS6.7From $24.50 a year - 11
Sysax Multi Server
Free planAPISelf-hostedWindows6.7$297 one-time - 12
BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access
BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access is paid software for controlled access to technical resources and systems.
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.6 - 13
Foxpass
Foxpass provides Cloud RADIUS and Cloud PKI for identity- and certificate-based authentication on Wi-Fi and VPN connections, without hardware or local servers.
WebAPILinuxmacOS6.6From $0.50 a month - 14
Dropbear
Free planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows6.5Free plan - 15
MobaSSH
Free planWindows6.5$69 one-time - 16
ShellHub
Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted6.5Free plan - 17
Octelium
Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted6.4Free plan - 18
Teleport
WebAPILinuxmacOS6.3 - 19
Warpgate
Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted6.3Free plan - 20
OpenSSH
OpenSSH is a free software suite for encrypted remote login and file transfers using the SSH protocol.
Free planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows6.2Free plan - 21
Pragma Fortress SSH Server
Self-hostedWindows6.0$1,199 one-time - 22
StrongDM
WebLinuxmacOSWindows6.0 - 23
The Bastion
Free planAPILinuxSelf-hosted5.9Free plan - 24
Vauban
Free planWebAPISelf-hosted5.9Free plan - 25
WALLIX Bastion
WebAPILinuxSelf-hosted5.9
Choosing well
Match deployment to your setup
Check whether you need Linux, Windows, self-hosted, web, macOS or API access. A self-hosted deployment and a web console suit different operating models, so confirm where the server and management interface run.
Review access protections
Compare MFA support, SSH certificate authentication and access controls before choosing a service. These controls affect how users sign in and which systems or sessions they can reach.
Audit logging can help you track administrative activity. Check what events the product records and how logs can be retained.
Check session needs
Concurrent-session support matters when several administrators connect at once. Confirm the product's stated session capacity and whether your expected connections fit its terms.
Start with the available plan
A free plan is available from products such as Bastillion, Bitvise SSH Server, Boundary, CoreSSH Server, Dropbear and JumpServer. Compare what the free tier includes with the paid option.
Trial periods are listed for Bitvise SSH Server, CoreSSH Server and JumpServer. Paid pricing can be fixed, per user or supplied on request, so check the current pricing note.
Check code and licensing
Open-source code is offered by products in this category. If you need to read, change or redistribute code, review the licence and deployment requirements before adopting a tool.
Questions people ask
Do these SSH server tools have Android apps?
Android is not included in the listed platform facts. Check the product's current documentation if you need to connect or administer servers from a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone.
Which platforms are covered?
The chart compares products that run on Linux, Windows, self-hosted deployments, the web, macOS or an API. Confirm the exact platform mix for the product you are considering.
Can I use a free plan?
Free plans are offered by products including Bastillion, Bitvise SSH Server, Boundary, CoreSSH Server, Dropbear and JumpServer. Review plan limits and features before choosing.
Are trials available?
Trial periods are listed for Bitvise SSH Server, CoreSSH Server and JumpServer. Their listed trial lengths are 30 days, 30 days and 14 days respectively.
What security features should I compare?
Compare MFA support, SSH certificate authentication, audit logging and access controls, along with concurrent-session capacity.