PuTTY Alternatives for iPhone

PuTTY is not available for iPhone but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best iPhone alternative is OpenSSH, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to PuTTY and 19 are available for iPhone so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPhone alternatives to PuTTY are Termius, TermOnMac, Royal TSX and Blink Shell.

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  1. OpenSSH icon
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    OpenSSH is a free version of the SSH connectivity tools that technical users rely on. OpenSSH encrypts all traffic (including passwords) to effectively eliminate eavesdropping, connection hijacking, and other attacks.

    63 OpenSSH alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • Haiku
    • Linux Mobile
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  2. Termius icon
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    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.

    105 Termius alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Flathub
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  3. TermOnMac icon
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    Enables secure, encrypted remote Mac terminal access from iPhone or iPad with QR code pairing, no SSH setup, cross-device session transfer, auto-reconnect with output replay, touch-optimized keyboard, configurable shortcuts, Cloudflare global network, and supports up to 4 Macs.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  4. Royal TSX icon
     41 likes

    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.

    156 Royal TSX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  5. Blink Shell icon
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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.

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  6. Tempest icon
     2 likes

    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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  7. Termix icon
     5 likes

    A modern SSH client and terminal offering an unrivaled SSH and SFTP experience that enhances your productivity without compromising your privacy.

    79 Termix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  8. With SSH Client, you can secure remote servers, protect your data, and strengthen your online presence. SSH Client can seamlessly integrate with iOS and Mac devices for efficient and secure remote management. Fortify your online presence as robust, secure, and efficient.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  9. Lightning fast SSH terminal with remote file access. No other app fuses your SSH servers and iOS devices as well as Secure ShellFish. Tap Get and see for yourself.

    74 Secure ShellFish alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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  10. Termalin icon
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    A cross-platform SSH client with tabs, an SFTP browser with a built-in editor, key management, and a built-in MCP server that lets AI agents work over SSH without holding your keys.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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  11. Oysape icon
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    Oysape is a cutting-edge SSH client and terminal solution, tailor-made for DevOps and CI/CD workflows. It simplifies server management by allowing users to maintain a list of servers, and execute customizable Tasks on selected servers dynamically.

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
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