Termux AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Terminal Emulators for Android

There are many alternatives to Termux for Android if you are looking for a replacement. The best Android Terminal Emulator alternative is ReTerminal, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Termux and nine of them are Terminal Emulators available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android Terminal Emulator alternatives to Termux are Termius, JuiceSSH, Termux Monet and Android Terminal Emulator.

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Access a full Unix environment on Android without rooting. Automate tasks with command-line tools, ssh, and package installs via Apt.

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Termux alternatives page was last updated Apr 19, 2025
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  1. ReTerminal icon

    ReTerminal

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    ReTerminal is a sleek, Material 3-inspired terminal emulator designed as a modern alternative to the legacy Jackpal Terminal. Built on Termux's robust TerminalView.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    ReTerminal screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Support for scripting
    8.  Material design

    ReTerminal VS Termux

     

    • ReTerminal is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Termux.

    • ReTerminal is Free and Open SourceTermux is also Free and Open Source
    • ReTerminal is Privacy focused and LightweightTermux 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 Termux

     
  4. JuiceSSH icon

    JuiceSSH

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    The all in one terminal client for Android including SSH, Local Shell, Mosh and Telnet support.

    104 JuiceSSH alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • mosh
    • OpenSSH
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    JuiceSSH Features

    1.  Host management
    2.  SSH
    3.  Telnet client
    4.  SSH Tunnel

    JuiceSSH VS Termux

     
  5. Termux Monet icon

    Termux Monet

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    A terminal emulator application for Android 8+ OS extendible by variety of packages, with Monet support and experimental features.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    Termux Monet screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The app was discontinued.

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Support for scripting
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Autocompletion
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Syntax Highlighting
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Termux Monet VS Termux

     
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    Android Terminal Emulator

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    Android-Terminal-Emulator - A VT-100 terminal emulator for the Android OS.

    52 Android Terminal Emulator alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    Android Terminal Emulator screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Github repository has been archived by the owner on Jan 14, 2022.

    Android Terminal Emulator Features

    1.  Command line interface

    Android Terminal Emulator VS Termux

     
    Comments about Android Terminal Emulator as an Alternative to Termux
    johndoe12
    Positive Feb 4, 2019
    3

    Supports older versions of Android (<5)

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    • Almost everyone thinks Android Terminal Emulator is a great Termux alternative.

    • Android Terminal Emulator is Free and Open SourceTermux is also Free and Open Source
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    Another Term

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    SSH / Telnet / UART dongles (USB and Bluetooth) / own PTY client for Android.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    Another Term screenshot 1

    Another Term Features

    1.  Serial terminal
    2.  Bluetooth Support
    3.  Port Forwarding
    4.  SSH

    Another Term VS Termux

     
  9. NOMone Desktop - Linux and VR icon

    NOMone Desktop - Linux and VR

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    Try our desktop experience running entirely on your smartphone/tablet/smart TV. Phone screen is too small, or just want to work from bed? Try our VR mode!.

    17 NOMone Desktop - Linux and VR alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    NOMone Desktop - Linux and VR screenshot 1

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Syntax Highlighting
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    8.  Support for scripting
    9.  VR Mode
    10.  Based on Ubuntu
    11.  Desktop Application

    NOMone Desktop - Linux and VR VS Termux

     
    Comments about NOMone Desktop - Linux and VR as an Alternative to Termux
    Noha Ibraheem
    Positive Aug 30, 2023
    0

    A hassle-free one-click Linux installation. No scripts, no vnc, no pulse-audio, it just works.

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    • NOMone Desktop - Linux and VR is Freemium and ProprietaryTermux is Free and Open Source
    • NOMone Desktop - Linux and VR is Lightweight and Privacy focusedTermux is not according to our users
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    TermOne Plus

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    Terminal emulator is an Android application that turns your Android device into an computer terminal.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    TermOne Plus screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  Support for scripting
    6.  Syntax Highlighting
    7.  Multiple windows

    TermOne Plus VS Termux

     
  11. Better Terminal Emulator Pro icon

    Better Terminal Emulator Pro

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    Harness the native Linux command-line potential of Android with this Terminal. BTEP is an advanced Terminal Emulator and SSH client for your phone or tablet. Unleash the command line potential of the Android console with this terminal. Best if rooted, but root not required. Run n.

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    Better Terminal Emulator Pro screenshot 1

    Better Terminal Emulator Pro Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Root required
    3.  Emulation
    4.  Linux-based

    Better Terminal Emulator Pro VS Termux

     
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