Cloudflare Access
7.8#2 in ssh server software$7 usage-basedFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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VShell Server
7.5#3 in ssh server software$599 one-timeWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Cloudflare Access | VShell Server |
|---|---|---|
| Automation | Cloudflare says Access policy administration can be centralized and scaled with APIs and Terraform. | Triggers can respond to events such as file uploads, downloads, and failed logons by running commands or moving files. |
| Founded | 2009 | 1995 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, CA | Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA |
Cloudflare Access plans
- Free PlanFree
- Pay-as-you-go$7 a month
- Contract Plan—
- Cloudflare One free planFree
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 Cloudflare Access if…
It suits organizations that need identity- and device-aware access to applications or infrastructure, including contractors and users on unmanaged devices. Teams publishing self-hosted public applications need an active Cloudflare domain with full or partial CNAME setup.
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.