Boundary
7.3#4 in ssh server softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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JumpServer
6.7#9 in ssh server softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Boundary | JumpServer |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Supported authentication methods are password, OpenID Connect, and LDAP, with OIDC examples including Okta, Auth0, and Microsoft Entra ID. | It supports LDAP/Active Directory, OIDC, OAuth2, SAML 2.0, CAS, Passkey, WebAuthn and TOTP MFA. |
| Cloud integrations | Documented dynamic host catalogs cover AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, and AWS catalogs can authenticate with IAM AssumeRole. | Enterprise supports automatic asset synchronization for AWS, GCP and Azure. |
| Founded | 2020 | 2014 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States | Hong Kong |
Boundary plans
- Boundary Community EditionFree
- HCP Boundary PlusFree
- HCP Boundary StandardFree
- Boundary EnterprisePriced on request
JumpServer plans
- Community EditionFree
- Enterprise BasicPriced on request
- Enterprise ProPriced on request
- Enterprise StandardPriced on request
- Enterprise Ultimate—
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 JumpServer if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.