ShellBean AlternativesTerminal Emulators and other similar apps like ShellBean

ShellBean is described as 'Lightweight but full-featured SSH SFTP client that integrates monitoring and scripting automation tools over SSH to help you quickly and easily manage your Linux servers without installing any third-party applications' and is a terminal emulator in the os & utilities category. There are six alternatives to ShellBean for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPad and iPhone apps. The best ShellBean alternative is PuTTY, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ShellBean are Termius, WindTerm, WebSSH - SysAdmin Tools and Prompt.

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  1. PuTTY icon

    PuTTY

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    Free and open-source terminal emulator for connecting to remote systems via SSH, Telnet, and SCP. Portable with no installation required, providing lightweight functionality. Ideal for secure connections with features like command line support and customizable settings. Works offline effortlessly.

    112 PuTTY alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
    PuTTY screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  SSH
    2.  Built-in SSH client
    3.  Telnet client
    4.  Host management
    5.  Graphical User Interface
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Serial terminal
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Support for SFTP
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Command line interface
    12.  Portable

    PuTTY VS ShellBean

     

    • PuTTY is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to ShellBean.

    • PuTTY is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ShellBean.

    • PuTTY is Free and Open SourceShellBean is Freemium and Proprietary
    • PuTTY is LightweightShellBean is not according to our users
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    Termius

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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.

    54 Termius alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NZ flagNew Zealand

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    Termius screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Support for SFTP
    2.  Mosh client
    3.  Keychain
    4.  Port Forwarding
    5.  Unix-like
    6.  SSH
    7.  User Session Recording
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  FTP Server Migration
    10.  Server Monitoring
    11.  Secure Copy (SCP)

    Termius VS ShellBean

     

    • Termius is the most popular Android, Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to ShellBean.

    • Termius is Freemium and ProprietaryShellBean is also Freemium and Proprietary
  4. WindTerm icon

    WindTerm

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    A professional SSH/Telnet/Serial/Shell/Sftp client for DevOps.

    59 WindTerm alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    WindTerm screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for SFTP
    2.  SSH
    3.  X server
    4.  Portable
    5.  Syntax Highlighting
    6.  Cross-Platform
    7.  Command palette
    8.  Outliner

    WindTerm VS ShellBean

     
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    WebSSH - SysAdmin Tools

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    SSH, SFTP and Port Forwarding!.

    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 ShellBean

     
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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.

    31 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 ShellBean

     

    • Prompt is the most popular commercial alternative to ShellBean.

    • Prompt is Paid and ProprietaryShellBean is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Xshell

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    Xshell is a powerful SSH1, SSH2, SFTP, TELNET, RLOGIN and SERIAL terminal emulator for Windows platforms. It allows users to gain access to Unix/Linux hosts easily and securely on a Windows workstation.

    52 Xshell alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Xshell Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Tabbed interface
    3.  Session Management
    4.  SSH
    5.  Split-screen view
    6.  Support for SFTP

    Xshell VS ShellBean

     
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