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 many of them 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. 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)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  2. Harness the native Linux command-line potential of Android with this Terminal. BTEP is an advanced Terminal Emulator and SSH client for your phone or tablet. Unleash the command line potential of the Android console with this terminal. Best if rooted, but root not required. Run n.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Android
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  3. AquaSSH icon
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    A fast, modern SSH client. Download free, then unlock Pro forever with a single one-time purchase — no subscription, no account, no cloud, and your keys and passwords never leave your device.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
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  4. SSHBorg icon
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    SSHBorg is an SSH and SFTP client for Android aimed at people who administer servers. It provides a full terminal with VT100/xterm emulation, UTF-8 support and multiple concurrent sessions, alongside an SFTP file manager for browsing and transferring files.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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  5. SmartPack-Kernel Manager is a heavily modified version of Kernel Adiutor developed by Willi Ye. All the credits go to the original developer, not only for his hard work on Kernel Adiutor, but also for being open to open-source community.

    Cost / License

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  6. Termphin icon
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    SSH that survives a locked phone, a lost signal or a switch to mobile data. A small agent holds the shell open on the server and puts you back on the same screen. SFTP, keys, snippets and tunnels included, free.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Android
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  7. Terminator is an Android terminal emulator with multi-session support and deep customization. It handles terminal emulation for daily use but doesn't include built-in chroot/proot—you manage your own setup.

    48 Terminator for Android alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Android
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  8. ShellPilot is an SSH client and SFTP file manager for Android, maintained for Android 15 and 16. It connects with a password or a key (Ed25519 or RSA, in OpenSSH or PEM format), and handles servers that sign in through a login prompt — macOS Remote Login and PAM setups — as well...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  9. Xcasca icon
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    Simple, Lightweight, and Always in Sync. Xcasca is a cross-platform SSH & SFTP Client that gives you access to your sessions wherever and whenever. With a wide variety of features in a lightweight package, manage your remote systems on any device (desktop and mobile) with...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  10. Reach SSH icon
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    A free, open-source SSH client with SFTP, remote desktop, port tunneling and built-in database tools, for Windows, macOS, Linux and Android.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
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  11. TermAI icon
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    TermAI is an AI-native mobile SSH terminal for iOS and Android. It pairs a normal SSH/SFTP client with an AI assistant in the terminal (describe a task in plain language, get a command to review before it runs — high-risk commands like rm -rf require confirmation), and built-in...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  12. Cross-platform SSH, SFTP, FTP/FTPS and RDP client with a built-in terminal and file manager for Windows, macOS, Linux and iPhone/iPad.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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