The Bastion
5.9#23 in ssh server softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitThe Bastion vs VShell Server
VShell Server
7.5#3 in ssh server software$599 one-timeWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | The Bastion | VShell Server |
|---|---|---|
| Automation | An optional Puppet module handles configuration and prerequisites. | Triggers can respond to events such as file uploads, downloads, and failed logons by running commands or moving files. |
| Deployment | The installation guide says The Bastion expects to be the only main service running on its server. | The server runs on physical machines, virtual machines and cloud-based servers. |
| Founded | 1999 | 1995 |
| Headquarters | Roubaix, France | Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA |
| Integrations | Documented integrations and protocols include MOSH, SCP, the NETCONF SSH subsystem, Yubico PIV keys, and HTTPS proxying. | VShell integrates with Windows user accounts and groups and can authenticate users against an external LDAP server. |
| Logging | It supports extensive syslog output for SIEM consumption. | Messages can be written to VShell logs, the Windows event log, or remote syslog and syslog-ng servers. |
The Bastion plans
- The BastionFree
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 The Bastion 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.