Boundary
7.3#4 in ssh server softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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VShell Server
7.5#3 in ssh server software$599 one-timeWebAPILinuxmacOS
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| Fact | Boundary | VShell Server |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Supported authentication methods are password, OpenID Connect, and LDAP, with OIDC examples including Okta, Auth0, and Microsoft Entra ID. | Supported authentication methods include password, public key, GSSAPI, keyboard-interactive, Kerberos, RADIUS SecurID and X.509 certificates, with some Windows-only. |
| Automation | Boundary supports Terraform for automated deployment and configuration and provides a REST API, CLI, and SDK. | Triggers can respond to events such as file uploads, downloads, and failed logons by running commands or moving files. |
| Founded | 2020 | 1995 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States | Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA |
| Security | Boundary uses TLS or mutual TLS for communications and supports role-based access control, granular scopes, and envelope encryption for sensitive stored data. | VShell supports multiple encryption and message authentication algorithms, with older 3DES and MD5 options disabled by default. |
Boundary plans
- Boundary Community EditionFree
- HCP Boundary PlusFree
- HCP Boundary StandardFree
- Boundary EnterprisePriced on request
VShell Server plans
- VShell Workgroup Edition$599, paid once
- VShell Enterprise Edition$999, paid once
- VShell Enterprise Edition with HTTPS$1,499, 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 VShell Server if…
VShell Server suits administrators who need to manage remote file transfers with service permissions, virtual roots, and event triggers. Teams needing more than 25 concurrent connections can consider an Enterprise edition.