Bitvise SSH Server
6.9#6 in ssh server softwareFree planFree planSelf-hostedWindows
VisitBitvise SSH Server vs Boundary
What both publish
| Fact | Bitvise SSH Server | Boundary |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | SSH, SFTP, and SCP connections can require time-based one-time passwords, and the server supports Kerberos 5 authentication and GSSAPI key exchange. | Supported authentication methods are password, OpenID Connect, and LDAP, with OIDC examples including Okta, Auth0, and Microsoft Entra ID. |
| Founded | 2001 | 2020 |
| Headquarters | Colleyville, Texas, USA | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Purpose | Bitvise SSH Server provides secure file transfer and terminal shell access for Windows. | Boundary provides identity-based, authenticated access to infrastructure without requiring users to access the underlying network directly. |
| Security | The server supports post-quantum key exchange, while Bitvise notes this is not available in FIPS mode. | Boundary uses TLS or mutual TLS for communications and supports role-based access control, granular scopes, and envelope encryption for sensitive stored data. |
Bitvise SSH Server plans
- Personal EditionFree
- Upgrade access extension$19.95 a year
- Per installation$99.95, paid once
- 25-Installation License$2,000, paid once
- Site License$10,000, paid once
- Area License$15,000, paid once
Boundary plans
- Boundary Community EditionFree
- HCP Boundary PlusFree
- HCP Boundary StandardFree
- Boundary EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Bitvise SSH Server if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Boundary if…
Boundary suits organizations that need controlled access to infrastructure across a hybrid deployment. It is also relevant to teams using Vault, Terraform, or identity providers such as Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Auth0, and LDAP.