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ShellHub vs Dataplicity: catalog facts
ShellHub	Dataplicity
Freemium The community edition is free to self-host; an enterprise edition is also offered.	Freemium Sign-up starts with an email address; a separate Device Check tool is free with no…
Linux, Web, Self-hosted	Linux, Web
Central SSH access to many Linux devices from one place Agent-based design suited to edge devices	Remote Linux terminal in the browser Outbound agent avoids opening inbound ports
Requires running and maintaining your own server Focused on Linux devices	Terminal access rather than a graphical remote desktop Aimed mainly at companies operating device fleets
Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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