Aspia vs JumpServer
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted remote access & vpn options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Aspia
Free remote desktop and file transfer toolkit
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JumpServer
Open-source bastion host and PAM platform
| Feature | Aspia | JumpServer |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Remote Access & VPN | Remote Access & VPN |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | C++ | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,912 | ★ 31,230 |
| First released | 2016 | 2014 |
| Replaces | TeamViewer, AnyDesk | CyberArk, Teleport |
Why pick each one
Choose Aspia if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Active community (1.9k GitHub stars)
- Written in C++
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Choose JumpServer if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Mature project with 31.2k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is Aspia or JumpServer better?
Neither is universally better. JumpServer has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Aspia and JumpServer free and open-source?
Yes. Aspia is licensed under GPL-3.0 and JumpServer under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Aspia and JumpServer with Docker?
Aspia: check the project docs for container support. JumpServer: yes.