ConnectBot Alternatives for Android

There are many alternatives to ConnectBot for Android if you are looking for a replacement. The best Android alternative is Termux, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to ConnectBot and 18 are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to ConnectBot are ReTerminal, Termius, JuiceSSH and Remote Desktop Manager.

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  1. Termux icon
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    Experience a powerful Unix terminal on Android without the need for rooting. Customize with packages via Apt, run command-line tools, SSH, and program in C, Python, and more. Enjoy a full Unix environment with bash, zsh, mouse support, and external display compatibility.

    132 Termux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • zsh
    • GNU Bourne Again SHell
     
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    ConnectBot is ssh client, not local terminal.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Termux is Free and Open SourceConnectBot is also Free and Open Source
    • Termux is Privacy focusedConnectBot is not according to our users
  2. ReTerminal icon
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    ReTerminal is a sleek, Material 3-inspired terminal emulator designed as a modern alternative to the legacy Jackpal Terminal. Built on Termux's robust TerminalView.

    80 ReTerminal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  3. Termius icon
     39 likes

    Termius is more than a mere SSH client – it’s a complete command-line solution that’s redefining remote access for sysadmins and network engineers. Securely access Linux or IoT devices and quickly fix issues from the comfort of your couch via laptop or phone.

    84 Termius alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Flathub
     
  4. JuiceSSH icon
     33 likes

    The all in one terminal client for Android including SSH, Local Shell, Mosh and Telnet support.

    119 JuiceSSH alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • mosh
    • OpenSSH
     
  5. IT teams often juggle a patchwork of RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) apps, SSH (Secure Shell) clients, and scattered password vaults. Remote Desktop Manager (RDM) turns that sprawl into one searchable inventory—complete with Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile clients—so technicians...

    66 Remote Desktop Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  6. Terminal emulator is an Android application that turns your Android device into an computer terminal.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Android
     
  7. Tempest icon
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    Tempest is a powerful SSH, RDP, VNC, S3, WebDAV, SFTP, FTP, Telnet, Serial, RCON, and Mosh client for Android — built for developers, sysadmins, and DevOps engineers who manage servers on the go.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Online
     
  8. Termux Monet icon
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    A terminal emulator application for Android 8+ OS extendible by variety of packages, with Monet support and experimental features.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  9. GSW ConnectBot from Georgia SoftWorks is a simple to use but powerful Telnet/SSH client designed for use in demanding industrial environments and tested on a variety of versions of Android. Easy network licensing and configuration cloning/transfer.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  10. XuTerm icon
     1 like

    Mobile terminal solution supporting SSH, MOSH, SFTP file browser, tmux multiplexing, port forwarding with session restore, biometric authentication, encrypted storage, cross-platform use for system administrators and developers, no data collection policy.

    3 XuTerm alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • APKPure
    • GitHub
     
  11. SSHDroid icon
     5 likes

    SSH server implementation for Android.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  12. Chuchu icon
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    Chuchu is a native Android SSH client powered by libghostty, a terminal-first Compose UI, and has support for both standard SSH and Tailscale SSH workflows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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