Boundary
7.3#4 in ssh server softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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CoreSSH Server
6.7#8 in ssh server softwareFrom $99 a yearFree planAPILinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Boundary | CoreSSH Server |
|---|---|---|
| API | Boundary exposes a REST API with correlation IDs, rate limiting, filtering, pagination, and standard resource methods. | The documentation describes a REST API for session management and server administration. |
| Authentication | Supported authentication methods are password, OpenID Connect, and LDAP, with OIDC examples including Okta, Auth0, and Microsoft Entra ID. | Listed authentication methods include passwords, public keys, multifactor authentication, 2FA, and Active Directory. |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States | Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA |
| Purpose | Boundary provides identity-based, authenticated access to infrastructure without requiring users to access the underlying network directly. | CoreSSH Server is a cross-platform SSH/SFTP server for secure file sharing and shell access. |
| Security | Boundary uses TLS or mutual TLS for communications and supports role-based access control, granular scopes, and envelope encryption for sensitive stored data. | The product offers configurable IP allowlists and denylists, optional encryption at rest, and a FIPS-enabled version by request. |
Boundary plans
- Boundary Community EditionFree
- HCP Boundary PlusFree
- HCP Boundary StandardFree
- Boundary EnterprisePriced on request
CoreSSH Server plans
- StarterFree
- Professional$99 a year
- Professional$399, paid once
- EnterprisePriced on request
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.
Pick CoreSSH Server if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.