TigerAccess vs. HashiCorp Boundary
Boundary focuses on network access. TigerAccess provides complete privileged access management with session recording, database access, and AI governance.
Beyond Network Access
Session Recording
Full session recording and playback. Boundary does not record sessions.
Database Access
Native database protocol proxy with query auditing. Boundary only does TCP tunneling.
AI Agent Governance
First-class AI agent support with safety controls. Not available in Boundary.
Built-in CA
Integrated certificate authority. No need to manage external PKI.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | TigerAccess | Boundary |
|---|---|---|
| AI Agent Support | ||
| Session Recording | ||
| Database Protocol Proxy | ||
| Built-in Certificate Authority | ||
| Query Auditing | ||
| SSH Access | ||
| RDP Access | ||
| Kubernetes Access | ||
| Identity-Based Access | ||
| Just-in-Time Access | ||
| HashiCorp Vault Integration | ||
| Terraform Provider |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does TigerAccess offer session recording when Boundary does not?
Session recording is essential for security, compliance, and incident investigation. Boundary focuses only on network access without capturing what happens during sessions. TigerAccess records all sessions (SSH, database, RDP) with searchable playback for complete audit trails.
How does database access differ between TigerAccess and Boundary?
TigerAccess provides protocol-aware database proxies that understand and audit individual SQL queries across 15+ database types. Boundary only does TCP tunneling without protocol awareness, query auditing, or the ability to enforce database-level policies.
Can TigerAccess integrate with HashiCorp Vault like Boundary?
Yes, TigerAccess integrates with HashiCorp Vault for secrets management while also providing its own built-in secrets vault. Both platforms work well in HashiCorp ecosystems, and TigerAccess adds capabilities Boundary lacks like session recording and AI agent support.
What AI agent features does TigerAccess provide?
TigerAccess offers comprehensive AI agent governance including identity certificates with embedded rate limits, action budgets, resource scoping, and circuit breakers. We support the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for secure AI tool execution. Boundary has no AI agent capabilities.
Is TigerAccess more complex to operate than Boundary?
No, TigerAccess maintains Boundary's simplicity with single binary deployment while adding powerful features. Both use reverse tunnels and certificate-based authentication. TigerAccess includes a built-in CA so you don't need to manage external PKI infrastructure.
How does pricing compare for teams already using HashiCorp products?
TigerAccess offers competitive pricing with more features included. While Boundary is open source, TigerAccess provides an open source core plus enterprise features like session recording, database protocol support, and AI governance that would require additional tools with Boundary.
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