Boundary
7.3#4 in ssh server softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Pragma Fortress SSH Server
6.0#21 in ssh server software$1,199 one-timeSelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | Boundary | Pragma Fortress SSH Server |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Supported authentication methods are password, OpenID Connect, and LDAP, with OIDC examples including Okta, Auth0, and Microsoft Entra ID. | The server supports key and certificate authentication, including X.509 certificates; its MFA guide describes smartcard and YubiKey access. |
| Founded | 2020 | 1995 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States | Cedar Park, Texas, USA |
| Purpose | Boundary provides identity-based, authenticated access to infrastructure without requiring users to access the underlying network directly. | Pragma Fortress SSH Server provides remote access to Windows systems via SSH, SFTP, and SCP. |
| 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 vendor says its crypto library is based on Microsoft’s cryptographic primitives library, which it identifies as FIPS 140-2 certified under NIST certificate 4536. |
Boundary plans
- Boundary Community EditionFree
- HCP Boundary PlusFree
- HCP Boundary StandardFree
- Boundary EnterprisePriced on request
Pragma Fortress SSH Server plans
- Pragma Fortress SSH Server ENTERPRISE$1,199, paid once
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 Pragma Fortress SSH Server if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.