Teleport

Identity-based access to servers, Kubernetes, databases and internal apps, without shared keys or VPNs.

Free plan + paidOpen sourceSelf-hostableIdentity security (PAM and IGA)

Updated Nov 4, 2026 · AppBreakup editorial · Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, Self-hosted

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Is Teleport free?

Free plan, plus paid plans

License:: AGPL-3.0

Checked on Teleport's site Nov 4, 2026

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Alternatives ranked: 5
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About Teleport

Teleport gives engineers one way to reach infrastructure: SSH servers, Kubernetes clusters, databases, Windows desktops and internal web apps. Instead of handing out long-lived SSH keys and database passwords, it issues short-lived certificates tied to a user's identity provider login, and it records sessions so security teams have an audit trail. Access requests let people ask for elevated rights for a limited time, which is the core of its just-in-time, zero-standing-privilege pitch. Teleport Connect is the desktop app that wraps the tsh command-line client in a GUI on macOS, Windows and Linux. The project is open source on GitHub, and a Community Edition can be self-hosted for small setups; larger companies buy Teleport Enterprise, either as a managed cloud or self-hosted, with pricing on request after a free trial. It suits platform and DevOps teams who want to replace bastion hosts and VPN-based access with something auditable, though running and tuning it takes real infrastructure work.

Best for: Platform teams replacing SSH keys, bastion hosts and VPNs with audited, short-lived access.

Teleport pricing (checked Nov 8, 2026)

Each line is quoted from Teleport's own site, with the page it came from.

Plan or term	What it says	Checked	Source
Free trial	14 days (Enterprise)	Nov 8, 2026	goteleport.com

What works

Short-lived certificates replace static SSH keys and database passwords
Covers SSH, Kubernetes, databases, RDP and web apps in one tool
Session recording and access requests built in
Open-source code with a self-hostable Community Edition

Why people leave

Enterprise pricing is only available by contacting sales
Self-hosting a cluster takes real setup and upkeep
Community Edition lacks many enterprise governance features

Teleport vs StrongDM, Tailscale and CyberArk (Idira)

From each app's listing and the prices verified on its own site. A dash means we haven't verified it yet.

Attribute	Teleport	StrongDM	Tailscale	CyberArk (Idira)
Pricing	Free plan + paid	Paid	Free plan + paid	Paid
Verified price	—	—	$8 per user/month (Standard)	—
Free plan	Yes	No	Yes, up to 6 users (Personal)	No
Open source	Yes	No	Yes	No
Self-hostable	Yes	No	No	Yes
Platforms	Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, Self-hosted	macOS, Windows, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Self-hosted

Top Teleport alternatives

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1
StrongDM
Proxy-based infrastructure access with a polished desktop client, sold as a managed service rather than self-hosted.
68.8
2
Tailscale
Simpler mesh VPN with SSH and ACLs, enough for small teams that don't need per-session certificates.
66.2
3
CyberArk (Idira)
Enterprise PAM suite with credential vaulting and broader identity governance for large regulated companies.
64.8
4
Delinea
Vault-centred PAM platform with session recording, now also home to StrongDM's just-in-time access.
61.8
5
Twingate
Zero-trust network access that swaps the VPN for per-resource rules, with less setup than Teleport.
50.0

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Teleport: common questions

What is Teleport?

Teleport: Identity-based access to servers, Kubernetes, databases and internal apps, without shared keys or VPNs. Best for platform teams replacing SSH keys, bastion hosts and VPNs with audited, short-lived access. Available for Web, macOS, Windows and Linux, and you can host it yourself.

Is Teleport free?

Teleport has a free plan and paid plans.

How much does Teleport cost?

Teleport is free with paid plans. Free trial: 14 days (Enterprise). Checked on Teleport's own site, November 2026.

Does Teleport have a free trial or refund?

Free trial: 14 days (Enterprise). Source: Teleport's own site.

Is Teleport open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at gravitational/teleport. You can also run it on your own server.

What platforms does Teleport run on?

Teleport is available for Web, macOS, Windows, Linux and Self-hosted.

What are the best alternatives to Teleport?

The highest-ranked Teleport alternatives right now are StrongDM, Tailscale and CyberArk (Idira). See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

Teleport vs StrongDM: what's the difference?

Teleport is free with paid plans; StrongDM is a paid product. Teleport is open source and StrongDM is not. Only Teleport runs on Web.

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Teleport facts

4 of 4 verified

License: AGPL-3.0; Checked Nov 4, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “License: AGPL-3.0 (GNU Affero General Public License v3.0).”
Free trial: 14 days (Enterprise); Checked Nov 8, 2026goteleport.com(opens source in a new tab); “Start your free Enterprise 14-day trial today!”
Self-hosting: Yes (Community Edition); Checked Nov 8, 2026goteleport.com(opens source in a new tab); “Read Deploy Teleport Community Edition to get started with a small self-hosted demo cluster.”
Desktop app: Teleport Connect for macOS, Windows, Linux; Checked Nov 8, 2026goteleport.com(opens source in a new tab); “macOS Windows Linux Download Type Desktop App: Teleport Connect”