Tectia Server vs VShell Server
Tectia Server
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| Figure | Tectia Server | VShell Server |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 9 |
| Spec score · SFTP Server Software | 7.4 (#28) | 8.5 (#12) |
| Authentication | The product page says Tectia uses X.509 PKI authentication. | Supported authentication methods include password, public key, GSSAPI, keyboard-interactive, Kerberos, RADIUS SecurID and X.509 certificates, with some Windows-only. |
| Current release | Tectia Server 7.1.0 was released on 21 September 2026. | The download page lists VShell Server 5.0.1 dated September 29, 2026 for Windows, macOS and Ubuntu installers. |
| FIPS | Release 7.1.0 supports FIPS 140-3 on Linux, Windows, and Solaris. | The Windows version can operate in FIPS 140-2 mode using a validated cryptographic library. |
| Founded | 1995 | 1995 |
| Headquarters | Helsinki, Finland | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States |
| Integrations | The trial page says Tectia integrates with SSH key management solutions. | VShell integrates with Windows user accounts and groups and can authenticate users against an external LDAP server. |
| Platforms | Release 7.1.0 is available for Linux x86-64, Windows x86-64, AIX, and Solaris. | VShell is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux and can run on physical servers, virtual machines, or cloud-based servers. |
| Support | SSH.COM describes its Enterprise support plan as available 24x7 by email, phone, or video, with a first-response goal under four hours for critical issues. | Purchases include a perpetual license plus one or three years of software updates and email technical support depending on the order. |
Plans
VShell Server
- VShell Workgroup Edition$599, paid once
- VShell Enterprise Edition$999, paid once
- VShell Enterprise Edition with HTTPSPriced on request
- VShell Workgroup Edition$599, paid once
- VShell Workgroup Edition$599, paid once
- VShell Enterprise Edition$999, paid once
- VShell Enterprise Edition$999, paid once
- VShell Enterprise Edition with HTTPS$1,499, paid once
- VShell Enterprise Edition with HTTPS$1,499, paid once
In their own words
Tectia Server
Tectia Server provides encrypted file transfers, secure TCP tunneling, and remote access for mission-critical workloads. It supports SFTP, SCP, SSHv2, and FTP tunneling, with scripting and an automation API. The maker says it handles massive transfers and high-throughput workloads. Authentication options include X.509 PKI, SSH keys, SSH certificates, and MFA; administrators can apply controls by users, groups, roles, permissions, policies, time, and IP address. Audit logging and basic session management are supported. Tectia is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Unix, with on-premise deployment. Version 7.1.0, released on 21 September 2026, supports FIPS 140-3 on Linux, Windows, and Solaris. The maker also says it supports compliance with FIPS, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR. Pricing is on request; there is no free plan.
VShell Server
VShell Server has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.