xterm AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Shells for Android

xterm is not available for Android but there are a few alternatives with similar functionality. The best Android Shell alternative is Termux, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to xterm and three of them are Shells available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android Shell alternatives to xterm are ReTerminal and Termux Monet.

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  1. Termux icon
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    Experience a powerful Unix terminal on Android without the need for rooting. Customize with packages via Apt, run command-line tools, SSH, and program in C, Python, and more. Enjoy a full Unix environment with bash, zsh, mouse support, and external display compatibility.

    114 Termux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • zsh
    • GNU Bourne Again SHell
     
  2. ReTerminal icon
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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.

    70 ReTerminal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  3. Termux Monet icon
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    A terminal emulator application for Android 8+ OS extendible by variety of packages, with Monet support and experimental features.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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