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JumpServer vs Boundary: catalog facts
JumpServerBoundary
Free

Open source; an enterprise edition also exists.

Freemium

Community Edition can be self-hosted for free; HCP Boundary is a paid hosted service with…

Web, Self-hosted Windows, Self-hosted, Command line
  • One gateway for SSH, RDP, Kubernetes and database access
  • Browser-based workspace for administrators
  • Access based on user identity and role instead of network location
  • Session visibility and audit logs
  • Requires running and securing your own server
  • Some features are tied to the enterprise edition
  • Takes real infrastructure work to deploy and run
  • Aimed at organisations rather than individuals
Self-hosted Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service
Open source Closed source
License not stated License: BUSL-1.1
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 1, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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