iTerm2 Alternatives for iPad

iTerm2 is not available for iPad but there are some alternatives with similar functionality. The best iPad alternative is WebSSH - SysAdmin Tools, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to iTerm2 and seven of them are available for iPad so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPad alternatives to iTerm2 are Royal TSX, Prompt, Blink Shell and RapidSSH.

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iTerm2 alternatives are mainly Terminal Emulators, but if you're looking for SSH Clients or FTP Clients you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to iTerm2.
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Terminal emulator for macOS supporting split panes, session restoration, advanced search, inline images, SSH connections, automation, and tmux integration.

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iTerm2 alternatives page was last updated May 7, 2025
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  1. WebSSH - SysAdmin Tools icon

    WebSSH - SysAdmin Tools

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    SSH, SFTP and Port Forwarding!.

    54 WebSSH - SysAdmin Tools alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    WebSSH - SysAdmin Tools screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Port Forwarding

    WebSSH - SysAdmin Tools VS iTerm2

     

    • WebSSH - SysAdmin Tools is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to iTerm2.

    • WebSSH - SysAdmin Tools is Freemium and ProprietaryiTerm2 is Free and Open Source
    • WebSSH - SysAdmin Tools is Lightweight and Privacy focusediTerm2 is not according to our users
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    Royal TSX

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    Royal TS provides easy and secure access to your remote systems

    Unlock the power to remotely manage your systems on multiple platforms!

    Royal TS is the perfect tool for server admins, system engineers, developers and IT focused information workers who constantly need to access.

    128 Royal TSX alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    RDP Connections

    Royal TSX Features

    1.  SSH
    2.  RDP
    3.  Tabbed interface
    4.  Multiple Account support
    5.  Password Sharing
    6.  Clientless Remote Connection
    7.  Explorer-like

    Royal TSX VS iTerm2

     
    Comments about Royal TSX as an Alternative to iTerm2
    Guest
    Positive •Jun 21, 2019
    1

    Very userfriendly, fast and competent Support, runs solid and stable.

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    • Some users think Royal TSX is a great iTerm2 alternative, some don't.

    • Royal TSX is Freemium and ProprietaryiTerm2 is Free and Open Source
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    Prompt

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    Prompt is the terminal that goes where you do, whether you're on the road or at your desk. With Panic Sync, your servers are available on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. With Mosh and Eternal Terminal support, you can stay connected even on the most unstable networks.

    30 Prompt alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Prompt screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  SSH

    Prompt VS iTerm2

     
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    Blink Shell

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    Blink Shell is the professional, desktop-grade terminal emulator for iOS. It's a full-featured and highly configurable open-source terminal that can be compiled from the source at GitHub or purchased as a pre-compiled app from the App Store to support the developers.

    89 Blink Shell alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Blink Shell screenshot 1

    Blink Shell Features

    1.  SSH

    Blink Shell VS iTerm2

     
    Comments about Blink Shell as an Alternative to iTerm2
    pewsheen
    Positive •Jul 22, 2017
    0

    Most powerful terminal in iOS

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    • Blink Shell is Paid and Open SourceiTerm2 is Free and Open Source

  6. RapidSSH

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    Rapid SSH is the powerful and complete IP terminal emulator for iPad and iPhone - supports SSHv1, v2, SSH Agent, Telnet, Raw, fully scriptable, Dropbox.com, multi-session and much more!

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Full SSH terminal window
    the most feature rich SSH client for iOS
    Popup bar, function keys, ctrl keys fully customisable

    RapidSSH Features

    1.  SSH

    RapidSSH VS iTerm2

     
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    Cathode

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    Cathode is a fully customizable terminal app with a look inspired by classic computers.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Cathode screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    App hasn't been updated since 2017, company website is parked.

    Cathode VS iTerm2

     
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    xCute

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    Sending commands to a server can be as simple as sending a text message to a friend.

    License model

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    xCute screenshot 1

    xCute VS iTerm2

     
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