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Engity's Bifröst vs JumpServer: catalog facts
Engity's BifröstJumpServer
Free

Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.

Free

Open source; an enterprise edition also exists.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • OIDC login without a special SSH client
  • Sessions in per-user Docker containers or Kubernetes Pods
  • One gateway for SSH, RDP, Kubernetes and database access
  • Browser-based workspace for administrators
  • OIDC login needs a browser and a suitable identity provider
  • Small user community
  • Requires running and securing your own server
  • Some features are tied to the enterprise edition
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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