Bitvise SSH Server
6.9#6 in ssh server softwareFree planFree planSelf-hostedWindows
VisitBitvise SSH Server vs Tailscale
What both publish
| Fact | Bitvise SSH Server | Tailscale |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance | The maker says the software can be used as part of a standards-compliant solution meeting PCI, HIPAA, or FIPS 140 validation requirements, and offers a Secure Software Development attestation following NIST SSDF 1.1 on request. | Tailscale says it has completed SOC 2 Type II certification covering security, availability, and confidentiality. |
| Founded | 2001 | 2019 |
| Notable limits | Bitvise says it does not complete third-party security questionnaires and does not provide a SOC 2 report because it does not handle customer data. | The Personal plan includes up to 6 users, 3 ACL groups, and 1,000 minutes per month for ephemeral resources; extra tagged resources cost $1 per month each. |
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
Tailscale plans
- PersonalFree
- Standard$8 a month
- Premium$18 a month
- Additional tagged resources$1 a month
- Add more tagged resources$1 a month
- Mullvad add-on$5 a month
Pick Bitvise SSH Server if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Tailscale if…
Tailscale suits individuals setting up a home VPN or homelab, as well as teams that need to control access between users and devices. The Personal plan is limited to non-commercial use.