2 self-hosted AWS Systems Manager alternatives

AWS Systems Manager is a popular proprietary tool in the remote access & vpn space. These open-source apps let you replace AWS Systems Manager with software you host and control yourself.

Best self-hosted AWS Systems Manager alternatives

Hard

bare-metalbinarydockerkubernetes

Teleport

Remote Access & VPN

Identity-aware access for infrastructure

Replaces Cisco AnyConnect, AWS Systems Manager

★ 20.8k Hard setup AGPL-3.0

StackStorm

Automation & Workflows

Event-driven automation, often called IFTTT for ops

Replaces Zapier, AWS Systems Manager

★ 6.5k Hard setup Apache-2.0

Compare AWS Systems Manager alternatives

StackStorm vs Teleport

Switching from AWS Systems Manager

Moving off AWS Systems Manager means trading a managed subscription for a service you run yourself. The payoff is ownership: no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in, and full control of your data. Start with the option above that matches your setup-difficulty comfort level — every app links to a detailed specs page and head-to-head comparisons.