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

Open source; an enterprise edition also exists.

Free

Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.

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