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Teleport vs Session Manager Plugin for the AWS CLI: catalog facts
Teleport	Session Manager Plugin for the AWS CLI
Freemium Free trial available; paid plans are arranged through sales.	Free The plugin is free; it is used with AWS Systems Manager on an AWS account.
Web, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Single identity layer for humans, machines and AI agents Removes shared secrets and standing privileges	Shell access to managed nodes through the AWS CLI Available for Windows, macOS and Linux
Aimed at engineering organizations, complex for small setups Commercial features require contacting sales	Only useful with AWS Systems Manager Requires the AWS CLI and an AWS account
Self-hosted, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	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 September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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