JumpServer
6.7#9 in ssh server softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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VShell Server
7.5#3 in ssh server software$599 one-timeWebAPILinuxmacOS
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| Fact | JumpServer | VShell Server |
|---|---|---|
| Access control | It provides RBAC, just-in-time access, IP/protocol/time-window/command ACLs and enterprise ticket approval workflows. | Administrators can allow or deny shell, file-transfer, forwarding and execution services per user or group. |
| Authentication | It supports LDAP/Active Directory, OIDC, OAuth2, SAML 2.0, CAS, Passkey, WebAuthn and TOTP MFA. | Supported authentication methods include password, public key, GSSAPI, keyboard-interactive, Kerberos, RADIUS SecurID and X.509 certificates, with some Windows-only. |
| Deployment | The maker documents one-line Docker Compose deployment and Kubernetes Helm charts. | The server runs on physical machines, virtual machines and cloud-based servers. |
| Founded | 2014 | 1995 |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong | Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA |
| Product | JumpServer is an open-source privileged access management platform. | VShell is a secure, multi-protocol file transfer server for remote access and administration. |
JumpServer plans
- Community EditionFree
- Enterprise BasicPriced on request
- Enterprise ProPriced on request
- Enterprise StandardPriced on request
- Enterprise Ultimate—
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 JumpServer if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.