Teleport vs Termix
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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Teleport
Identity-aware access for infrastructure
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Termix
Clientless web-based server management platform with SSH terminal,
| Feature | Teleport | Termix |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Remote Access & VPN | Remote Access & VPN |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, binary | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 20,780 | ★ 14,647 |
| First released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Replaces | Cisco AnyConnect, AWS Systems Manager | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Teleport if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Mature project with 20.8k GitHub stars
Choose Termix if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 14.6k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Teleport or Termix better?
Neither is universally better. Teleport has the larger community, while Termix is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Teleport and Termix free and open-source?
Yes. Teleport is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Termix under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Teleport and Termix with Docker?
Teleport: yes. Termix: yes.