Vauban
5.9#24 in ssh server softwareFree planFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitVauban vs VShell Server
VShell Server
7.5#3 in ssh server software$599 one-timeWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Vauban | VShell Server |
|---|---|---|
| Access control | Its access policies support roles, groups and asset groups, with Just-In-Time access. | Administrators can allow or deny shell, file-transfer, forwarding and execution services per user or group. |
| Authentication | Vauban supports TOTP, HOTP, OIDC and SAML single sign-on, and compatibility with LDAP and Active Directory. | Supported authentication methods include password, public key, GSSAPI, keyboard-interactive, Kerberos, RADIUS SecurID and X.509 certificates, with some Windows-only. |
Vauban plans
- VaubanFree
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 Vauban 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.