SSHDroid Alternatives

SSHDroid is described as 'SSH server implementation for Android' and is an app. There are eight alternatives to SSHDroid for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Linux, BSD and Cygwin apps. The best SSHDroid alternative is OpenSSH, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SSHDroid are MobaSSH, FreeSSHd, SwiFTP and OpenSSH for Windows.

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SSHDroid alternatives are mainly FTP Servers but may also be SSH Clients or Terminal Emulators.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of SSHDroid.
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SSHDroid alternatives page was last updated Jun 17, 2024
  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.

    61 OpenSSH alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • Haiku

    OpenSSH Features

    1.  SSH
    2.  Support for SFTP
    3.  Cross-Platform
    4.  Jailbreak required
    5.  Bundled with macOS
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    • OpenSSH is the most popular Windows, Mac, iPhone & Linux alternative to SSHDroid.

    • OpenSSH is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to SSHDroid.

    • OpenSSH is Free and Open SourceSSHDroid is Free and Proprietary
  2. MobaSSH icon
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    MobaSSH allows you to run commands and transfer files on a remote Windows PC from any operating system (GNU/Linux, Unix, HP-UX, AIX, Windows, etc.) through a fully secured and encrypted network connection.

    15 MobaSSH alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    MobaSSH Features

    1.  SSH Tunnel
    2.  SSH
    3.  Remote monitoring
    MobaSSH iconSSHDroid Icon

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  3.  6 likes

    freeSSHd, like it's name says, is a free implementation of an SSH server. It provides strong encryption and authentication over insecure networks like Internet. Users can open remote console or even access their remote files thanks to buit-in SFTP server.

    16 FreeSSHd alternatives
    FreeSSHd screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    FreeSSHd Features

    1.  SSH
    2.  Support for SFTP
    Discontinued

    Hasn't been updated since Jan 23, 2013.

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  4. SwiFTP icon
     5 likes

    SwiFTP is an open-source FTP server that allows you to connect to your phone over wifi or cellular/3g to upload and download files. Any FTP client can be used.

    6 SwiFTP alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    SwiFTP iconSSHDroid Icon

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    • SwiFTP is the most popular Android alternative to SSHDroid.

    • SwiFTP is Free and Open SourceSSHDroid is Free and Proprietary
  5.  4 likes

    OpenSSH for Windows is a minimal installation of the Cygwin port of OpenSSH and related utilities to provide SSH and SCP services on the Windows platform.

    21 OpenSSH for Windows alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    OpenSSH for Windows Features

    1.  SSH
    2.  Secure Copy (SCP)
    Discontinued

    The project seems to be no longer updated. Last version, 5.3 rev2, released in February 2010 can be still downloaded from SourceForge

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  6. zFTPServer Suite icon
     2 likes

    zFTPServer Suite is a user friendly and easy to use FTP server. It offers all the standard FTP features, as well as support for SSL/TLS, transfer limits, real-time monitoring, virtual directories, and user groups.

    35 zFTPServer Suite alternatives
    zFTPServer Suite screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    zFTPServer Suite Features

    1.  Support for SFTP
    zFTPServer Suite iconSSHDroid Icon

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    • zFTPServer Suite is the most popular commercial alternative to SSHDroid.

    • zFTPServer Suite is Paid and ProprietarySSHDroid is Free and Proprietary
  7. xs icon
     1 like

    Simple alternative to ssh (<5% SLOCC) written from scratch in Go, with support for PQC KEMs (Post-Quantum Cryptography Key-Encapsulation Mechanisms).

    52 xs alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • FreeBSD
    • Termux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  No registration required
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Portable
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Secure File Sharing
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  8. aShell icon
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    aShell is a local ADB shell for Shizuku powered android devices.

    8 aShell alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
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