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sdm vs Pangolin

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

sdm

8.0
Security & Privacy

StrongDM client

Pangolin

8.0
Security & Privacy

Identity-aware VPN and proxy for remote access

Metric sdm Pangolin
Category Security & Privacy Security & Privacy
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 60 91
90-day Installs 197 177
365-day Installs 936 391
Version 24.59.0,E5C2ACBF1160BF160A9279167AD3A50FE4EE321B 0.11.0
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 730 19.4K
GitHub Forks 80 598
Open Issues 14 85
License MIT NOASSERTION
Language Shell TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 6mo ago 5mo ago
First Seen Oct 13, 2021 Feb 19, 2026

Reviews

sdm

The sdm app is a StrongDM client designed for managing secure database access. It offers a command-line interface for developers and integrates seamlessly with StrongDM's ecosystem, making it ideal for teams prioritizing secure data management.

Enables secure access to databases through the StrongDM platform.

Pros

  • + Provides secure database access management
  • + Command-line tool suitable for developers
  • + Active development with regular updates

Cons

  • - Lacks auto-update functionality
  • - Limited community discussion and engagement

Pangolin

Pangolin is an identity-aware VPN and proxy that offers flexible remote access solutions, making it ideal for developers and teams needing secure and scalable connections.

Pangolin provides a VPN and proxy service for secure remote access to resources.

Pros

  • + Open-source and actively maintained with strong community support.
  • + Flexible and scalable remote access solution.
  • + Regular updates and feature improvements.

Cons

  • - Some users report memory leaks and connection issues.
  • - Namesake hardware may cause confusion.