Conduit vs Keeper Connection Manager

Conduit is a remote connection manager that brings SSH terminals, RDP desktops, VNC sessions, and web tools into a tabbed workspace. It includes a native MCP server with tools for terminal, RDP, VNC, web, credential, and vault operations. Conduit can launch Claude Code, Codex, Grok Build, Cursor Agent, OpenClaw, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot, and OpenCode; other MCP-compatible clients can connect. AI inference is not paid for or proxied by Conduit, so an agent runs under the user's provider subscription.

Connection entries and credentials are stored in a local SQLite vault encrypted with AES-256. Encryption keys are derived locally from the master password and are not transmitted to Conduit servers, including for cloud backups. MCP calls use local sockets or named pipes, redact secrets, apply per-tool rate limits, log activity, and require one-off approval for credential reads. Free accounts and local-mode installs are capped at 50 MCP tool calls per day. The free plan includes unlimited connections; Pro is free for 30 days, then costs $10 a month. Desktop versions are available for macOS, Windows, and Linux, with iPhone and iPad companion apps.

Keeper Connection Manager provides browser-based access to remote desktops, servers, databases, and critical web applications. Its agentless gateway can be installed on premises or in a cloud environment, deployed as a Docker container, or used in air-gapped environments. Supported connections include RDP, SSH, HTTP/HTTPS, VNC, Telnet, Kubernetes, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server. Administrators use role-based controls to grant access to authorized connections. The product supports two-factor authentication and integrations with SSO, Active Directory, LDAP, and PIV/CAC; MFA is also available through Duo or TOTP. It can retrieve credentials from Keeper Secrets Manager and the encrypted Keeper Vault. Teams can share sessions, and optional session and keystroke recording, activity reports, alerts, and SIEM integrations provide oversight. End users need a web browser and internet connection, without special client software or plugins. Mobile and tablet access is available through iOS and Android browsers. Pricing is on request, and Keeper offers a 14-day free trial. Business customers receive dedicated training and 24/7 support.