Termux AlternativesOnly apps categorised as SSH Clients

The best SSH Client alternative to Termux is PuTTY, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Termux and many of them are SSH Clients so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting SSH Client alternatives to Termux are Tabby, Windows Terminal, MobaXterm and KiTTY.

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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.

    114 PuTTY alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
    • Flathub
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    • PuTTY is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Termux.

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

    • PuTTY is Free and Open SourceTermux is also Free and Open Source
    • PuTTY is LightweightTermux is not according to our users
  2. Tabby icon

    Tabby

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    Tabby is an infinitely customizable cross-platform terminal app for local shells, serial, SSH and Telnet connections.

    106 Tabby alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. Windows Terminal icon

    Windows Terminal

     93 likes
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    Windows Terminal is a new, modern, feature-rich, productive terminal application for command-line users. It includes many of the features most frequently requested by the Windows command-line community including support for tabs, rich text, globalization, configurability...

    103 Windows Terminal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    MobaXterm

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    MobaXterm is an enhanced terminal app that brings the advanced features of a Unix-like command-line to Windows. It takes the power of Cygwin and wraps it in a sleek, visual interface that's super easy to use, lightweight and portable.

    115 MobaXterm alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    ConnectBot

     102 likes
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    ConnectBot is a Secure Shell client for the Android platform. Its ultimate goal is to create a secure connection through which you can use a shell on a remote machine and transfer files back and forth to your phone.

    43 ConnectBot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  10. Termius icon

    Termius

     36 likes
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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.

    56 Termius alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Flathub
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    • Termius is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Termux.

    • Termius is Freemium and ProprietaryTermux is Free and Open Source
    • Termius is Security-focusedTermux is not according to our users
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    Termora

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    Termora is developed using Kotlin/JVM and partially implements the XTerm protocol (with ongoing improvements). Its ultimate vision is to achieve full platform support (including Android, iOS, and iPadOS) through Kotlin Multiplatform.

    58 Termora alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Homebrew
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  14. Termix icon

    Termix

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

    55 Termix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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