JumpServer
Open-source privileged access management solution offering secure, browser-based access to SSH, RDP, Kubernetes, databases and remote applications.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/jumpserver/jumpserver or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed CyberArk.
Replaces 4 paid apps
up to $24/mo ($288/yr) in subscriptions
JumpServer FAQ
Common questions
Is JumpServer free and open source?+
JumpServer is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Open-source privileged access management solution offering secure, browser-based access to SSH, RDP, Kubernetes, databases and remote applications.
What paid software does JumpServer replace?+
JumpServer serves as a free replacement for 4 paid SaaS applications: CyberArk, HashiCorp Boundary, StrongDM, Teleport, saving up to $24/month ($288/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up JumpServer?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/jumpserver/jumpserver or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with JumpServer?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed CyberArk.