TigerAccess vs. StrongDM
StrongDM is a solid infrastructure access platform. TigerAccess offers the same capabilities plus AI agent support, open source core, and self-hosted deployment.
Why Choose TigerAccess
AI Agent Platform
Comprehensive AI agent identity and governance. StrongDM has no AI support.
Open Source
Open source core for transparency and customization. StrongDM is fully proprietary.
Self-Hosted
Deploy in your own infrastructure for complete control. StrongDM is cloud-only.
Better Value
More features at a lower price point with transparent pricing.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | TigerAccess | StrongDM |
|---|---|---|
| AI Agent Support | ||
| Open Source Core | ||
| Self-Hosted Option | ||
| MCP Protocol Support | ||
| SSH Access | ||
| Database Access | ||
| Kubernetes Access | ||
| RDP Access | ||
| Session Recording | ||
| Just-in-Time Access | ||
| SSO Integration | ||
| Audit Logging |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose TigerAccess over StrongDM?
TigerAccess offers everything StrongDM provides plus AI agent support, open source transparency, self-hosted deployment options, and MCP protocol integration. If you need AI governance or prefer not to be locked into a proprietary cloud-only solution, TigerAccess is the better choice.
Can I self-host TigerAccess instead of using a SaaS platform?
Yes, TigerAccess supports self-hosted, cloud-managed, and hybrid deployments. Run it in your own VPC, on-premises, or air-gapped environments. StrongDM is cloud-only with no self-hosted option, which may not meet your compliance or data sovereignty requirements.
What AI agent capabilities does TigerAccess provide that StrongDM lacks?
TigerAccess provides comprehensive AI agent identity and governance including rate limiting, action budgets, circuit breakers, resource scoping, and MCP protocol support. StrongDM has no AI agent features and is not designed for autonomous systems or AI workloads.
How does the open source model benefit me?
TigerAccess's open source core provides transparency into security implementations, enables community contributions, allows custom extensions, and prevents vendor lock-in. You can audit the code, build custom integrations, and have confidence in the security model. StrongDM is fully proprietary.
Is TigerAccess compatible with the same databases and infrastructure as StrongDM?
Yes, TigerAccess supports 15+ database protocols including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, SQL Server, Oracle, and more. We also provide SSH, Kubernetes, RDP, and web application access. All the same protocols StrongDM supports, plus additional features.
How does pricing and value compare?
TigerAccess offers better value with more features at competitive pricing. We include AI agent governance, open source transparency, and self-hosted options at no additional cost. StrongDM charges premium prices for a proprietary cloud-only solution without these capabilities.
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