Bastillion Alternative — Managed Web SSH Without Self-Hosting
Bastillion (formerly KeyBox) is a known open-source web SSH manager. It works — until you are the one patching it, backing it up, rotating its secrets, and explaining to auditors how access is governed. WarnHack Terminal is the managed alternative: browser SSH your whole team can use, with role-based access and CloudRelay session/command logs, without running another bastion stack.
Best for
Teams that like Bastillion’s “SSH in the browser” idea but do not want to own the host, updates, and security of the bastion itself.
Not ideal if
Organizations that must run 100% on-prem air-gapped open-source only, with no SaaS allowed.
Why teams look for a Bastillion alternative
- You host, patch, and secure Bastillion yourself — the bastion becomes a high-value target
- UI and workflows feel dated vs modern DevOps tooling
- Limited real-time revocation and modern RBAC compared to managed PAM-lite tools
- No India-first support path or public product roadmap you can rely on as a vendor
- Compliance evidence still depends on how carefully you configured logging yourself
Bastillion vs WarnHack Terminal
Who should switch from Bastillion
- Your Bastillion VM is a single point of failure and a security review red flag
- Nobody wants to be on-call for the bastion anymore
- You need cleaner audit exports for customers or ISO/SOC reviews
- You want onboarding in minutes, not another self-hosted app
Migration path
- 1Stand up WarnHack Terminal and connect one host in parallel with Bastillion
- 2Invite users with roles instead of shared bastion logins
- 3Confirm session logs capture the commands you care about
- 4Point runbooks and onboarding docs at Terminal
- 5Decommission Bastillion after a quiet dual-run period
Pricing honesty
Bastillion is free software; the bill is your time and risk. WarnHack Terminal’s free tier covers small fleets; paid plans add capacity and support without a sales call.
View WarnHack Terminal pricingFAQ — Bastillion vs WarnHack Terminal
Is WarnHack Terminal open source like Bastillion?
Terminal is a managed commercial product. You trade self-host freedom for zero bastion ops, product updates, and support — the usual SaaS tradeoff.
Can I keep Bastillion for some hosts?
Yes during migration. Most teams dual-run for a short period, then retire Bastillion once audit and access patterns look right.
Does managed mean my SSH traffic leaves my control?
Sessions are mediated for audit and access control on industry-standard protocols. Review our security model and talk to us about your compliance constraints if you need a custom deployment path.
Switch from Bastillion in minutes
No SSH client required for the primary workflow. No self-hosted control plane. Open your browser, connect a server, assign roles, and get an audit trail on the next session.