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JumpServerNexterm
Free

Open source; an enterprise edition also exists.

 Free

Free to self-host, with source published on GitHub.

Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • One gateway for SSH, RDP, Kubernetes and database access
  • Browser-based workspace for administrators
  • SSH, VNC and RDP in one browser interface
  • Self-hosted with Docker
  • Requires running and securing your own server
  • Some features are tied to the enterprise edition
  • You need to run and secure the server yourself
  • Browser-based sessions depend on a network connection to your server
Self-hosted Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License not stated 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 1, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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