Termius

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Country: United States (US)
Founded: 2014
Developer: Termius Corporation
Pricing: Freemium
Open source: No
Platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

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Overview

Termius is a cross-platform SSH client and terminal emulator that supports Telnet, Mosh, and SFTP connections. It enables users to manage hosts, snippets, keys, and port forwarding with client-side AES-256 encryption and sync across devices. Designed for system administrators, developers, and users handling UNIX/Linux systems, remote servers, VMs, or containers, it stands out with its modern interface, multi-tab workspaces, and one-tap connections from mobile and desktop.²³⁵

Key Features

SSH/Telnet/Mosh Support - Connects to servers via SSH, Telnet, and manages Mosh connections securely.
SFTP GUI - Provides graphical SFTP access for file transfers.
Host Sync - Syncs hosts, keys, snippets across iOS, Android, desktop devices with AES-256 encryption.
Workspaces - Groups multiple tabs into Focus Mode or Split View for task organization.
Port Forwarding - Configures SSH port forwarding rules.
Snippets - Stores and autocompletes command snippets with history.
Terminal Themes - Customizable themes and multi-pane terminal management.
Key Management - Imports and manages SSH keys.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free Tier	Free	Basic SSH connections, limited features for hobbyists.
Paid Tier	Subscription (details on site)	Professional features like advanced sync, workspaces, unlimited hosts.
Education	Free	Full access for students via GitHub Student Developer Pack.

Platforms & Requirements

Runs natively on macOS, Windows, Linux desktops, and iOS/Android mobile apps. Supports Windows 11, macOS, Linux distributions; Android and iOS for on-the-go access. No web version; requires account for cross-device sync.

Integrations & Ecosystem

SSH
Telnet
Mosh
SFTP
GitHub Student Developer Pack
Google/Apple/SAML SSO login
Bastion/Jump Host chaining
Key import/export

Alternatives

App	Difference
PuTTY	Basic free SSH client lacking modern UI, mobile support, and sync features.
OpenSSH	Command-line only, no GUI, mobile apps, or cross-device sync.
iTerm2	macOS-only terminal emulator without native mobile or Windows/Linux support.
MobaXterm	Windows-focused with some portable features, less emphasis on mobile sync.

Reputation

Termius is regarded as a user-friendly modern SSH client with strong cross-platform support and intuitive features like workspaces and sync, appealing to beginners and pros managing infrastructure.¹³ Criticisms may include freemium limitations pushing paid upgrades for pro features.¹ It receives positive mentions for flexibility across devices but is not open-source.

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