BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access
6.6#12 in ssh server softwareAndroidiOSWebAPI
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VShell Server
7.5#3 in ssh server software$599 one-timeWebAPILinuxmacOS
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| Fact | BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access | VShell Server |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | The product supports MFA, passwordless authentication, and SAML authentication. | Supported authentication methods include password, public key, GSSAPI, keyboard-interactive, Kerberos, RADIUS SecurID and X.509 certificates, with some Windows-only. |
| Deployment | The product is offered as BeyondTrust Cloud or a virtual appliance, with capacity depending on deployment and infrastructure. | The server runs on physical machines, virtual machines and cloud-based servers. |
| Integrations | Documented PRA integrations include ServiceNow, Splunk, Entra ID, PingOne, and Password Safe. | VShell integrates with Windows user accounts and groups and can authenticate users against an external LDAP server. |
| Protocols | Session control and monitoring supports RDP, VNC, HTTPS, SSH, and SQL connections. | It supports SSH2, SFTP, FTPS, and HTTPS, with FTP also available for legacy systems. |
| Support | BeyondTrust describes customer support and customer success as part of its customer experience. | Purchases include a perpetual license plus one or three years of software updates and email technical support depending on the order. |
BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access plans
- Privileged Remote AccessPriced on request
VShell Server plans
- VShell Workgroup Edition$599, paid once
- VShell Enterprise Edition$999, paid once
- VShell Enterprise Edition with HTTPS$1,499, paid once
Pick BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access if…
It suits organizations needing governed remote access to IT, cloud, or OT systems. Teams requiring credential controls, session oversight, and multiple authentication options may find its feature set relevant.
Pick VShell Server if…
VShell Server suits administrators who need to manage remote file transfers with service permissions, virtual roots, and event triggers. Teams needing more than 25 concurrent connections can consider an Enterprise edition.