JumpServer vs noVNC
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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JumpServer
Open-source bastion host and PAM platform
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noVNC
VNC client that runs entirely in the browser
| Feature | JumpServer | noVNC |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Remote Access & VPN | Remote Access & VPN |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Language | Python | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | bare-metal, docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 31,230 | ★ 13,911 |
| First released | 2014 | 2010 |
| Replaces | CyberArk, Teleport | RealVNC |
Why pick each one
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
Choose noVNC if…
- Released under the MPL-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 13.9k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is JumpServer or noVNC better?
Neither is universally better. JumpServer has the larger community, while noVNC is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are JumpServer and noVNC free and open-source?
Yes. JumpServer is licensed under GPL-3.0 and noVNC under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run JumpServer and noVNC with Docker?
JumpServer: yes. noVNC: yes.