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DuoConnect vs Boundary: catalog facts
DuoConnect	Boundary
Free Free client; it requires an organisation's Duo Network Gateway deployment.	Freemium Community Edition can be self-hosted for free; HCP Boundary is a paid hosted service with…
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, Self-hosted, Command line
SSH and RDP access to internal hosts without a VPN Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux	Access based on user identity and role instead of network location Session visibility and audit logs
Only works with an organisation's Duo Network Gateway Requires manual SSH or RDP configuration from an administrator	Takes real infrastructure work to deploy and run Aimed at organisations rather than individuals
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License: BUSL-1.1
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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