ShellHub

Spec sheet

What it does

ShellHub is a centralized SSH gateway for remotely accessing and managing servers, devices and containers through a web browser, mobile app or standard SSH tools.Read 1 Oct 2026 · shellhub.io

Support

Cloud subscribers receive prioritized ticket and email support, while Enterprise subscribers receive chat, telephone and email support; managed Enterprise includes a dedicated server-management team.Read 1 Oct 2026 · shellhub.io

Headquarters

Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, BrazilRead 28 Sep 2026 · shellhub.io

Founded

2002Read 28 Sep 2026 · shellhub.io

Access controls

The platform includes device approval, role-based access control, multiple namespaces and device tagging.Read 1 Oct 2026 · shellhub.io

Auditing

Each SSH connection creates a session stored on the server, and session recordings can be replayed with a built-in player.Read 1 Oct 2026 · shellhub.io

Browser terminal

ShellHub provides a full terminal experience directly in a web browser without additional software.Read 1 Oct 2026 · shellhub.io

Data protection

ShellHub states that it complies with Brazil's LGPD and uses collected data for platform use, user communications and applicable marketing actions.Read 1 Oct 2026 · shellhub.io

Docker integration

ShellHub integrates with Docker to provide remote access to containers and supports a Docker container for running the Agent.Read 1 Oct 2026 · shellhub.io

Embedded Linux integrations

The ShellHub Agent can be integrated through FreeBSD Port, Snap, Buildroot external tree and Yocto Project layer packages.Read 1 Oct 2026 · shellhub.io

File transfer

ShellHub supports secure file copying to and from devices through SCP and SFTP.Read 1 Oct 2026 · shellhub.io

Graphical access limitation

ShellHub does not provide VNC-style graphical remote access and focuses on devices without graphical interfaces, such as embedded devices and servers.Read 1 Oct 2026 · shellhub.io

Native SSH

Users can access devices behind the ShellHub SSH gateway with a standard terminal and no additional client tool.Read 1 Oct 2026 · shellhub.io

Remote access model

The ShellHub Agent makes a reverse connection from the device to the ShellHub server, avoiding complex VPN setups or direct public access.Read 1 Oct 2026 · docs.shellhub.io

Security controls

ShellHub provides MFA, firewall rules for restricting device access, public-key authentication and protection against DDoS attacks in its plan comparison.Read 1 Oct 2026 · shellhub.io

Target users

ShellHub Community is recommended for personal use, students, hobbyists, individual developers and small teams, while Enterprise targets organizations with dynamic infrastructure and advanced functionality needs.Read 1 Oct 2026 · shellhub.io

Plans and prices

Every ShellHub plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• SSH Server Software#14 of 348.0