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Head-to-head · SSH Clients

Tabby vs Termius

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Tabby #1 in SSH Clients 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Tabby
Termius #7 in SSH Clients 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Termius

Tabby leads on 0 checks, Termius on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreTabby · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresTermius · 3 of 3

Tabby scores higher on our rubric for ssh clients: 9.2 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Tabby is the better fit for developers wanting a powerful free terminal. Termius is the better fit for teams needing polished cross-platform SSH.

  • Tabby fits best

    Developers wanting a powerful free terminal

  • Termius fits best

    Teams needing polished cross-platform SSH

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Side by side

Feature Tabby 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Termius 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.6
Ranking #1 in SSH Clients #7 in SSH Clients
Best for Developers wanting a powerful free terminal Teams needing polished cross-platform SSH
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan $10/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Self-hosted Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Integrations 10 integrations 6 integrations
Features Tabby 0/3 · Termius 3/3
SFTP support Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Port forwarding Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Team session sharing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Supported protocols Not checked yet SSH, SFTP, Telnet, Mosh, local terminal
Supported platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, iPadOS
Session management Not checked yet Workspaces
Our review
Pros
  • Integrated SSH client with jump hosts, forwarding, SFTP, and connection management
  • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and a self-hosted web application
  • Split panes, encrypted SSH secrets, themes, and automation-oriented plugins
  • Supports SSH, SFTP, Telnet, Mosh, and local terminal connections
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and iPadOS
  • Adds vaults, workspaces, snippets, logs, and real-time collaboration
Cons
  • Desktop-focused coverage may not suit teams seeking broader client availability
  • Configuration sync relies on the sync-config plugin, Gist, or Gitee
  • Its wide feature set may be more than users need for basic SSH sessions
  • Cloud synchronization starts with the $10/month Pro plan
  • Team and Business pricing is charged per seat per month
  • SAML SSO is an add-on on Business and Enterprise pricing is custom
Our verdict

Tabby is an open-source terminal emulator for developers and system administrators who need more than a basic SSH window. It combines local shell access with integrated SSH, serial, and Telnet clients across Windows, macOS, and Linux.…

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Termius is a cross-platform SSH client for individuals, DevOps engineers, system administrators, and infrastructure teams. It supports SSH, SFTP, Telnet, Mosh, and local terminal connections, with port forwarding, terminal tabs,…

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  1. TabbySSH Clients 9.2Free plan
  2. TermiusSSH Clients 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Tabby — where it wins

    • Integrated SSH client with jump hosts, forwarding, SFTP, and connection management
    • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and a self-hosted web application
    • Split panes, encrypted SSH secrets, themes, and automation-oriented plugins

    Where it doesn't

    • Desktop-focused coverage may not suit teams seeking broader client availability
    • Configuration sync relies on the sync-config plugin, Gist, or Gitee
    • Its wide feature set may be more than users need for basic SSH sessions

  • Termius — where it wins

    • Supports SSH, SFTP, Telnet, Mosh, and local terminal connections
    • Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and iPadOS
    • Adds vaults, workspaces, snippets, logs, and real-time collaboration

    Where it doesn't

    • Cloud synchronization starts with the $10/month Pro plan
    • Team and Business pricing is charged per seat per month
    • SAML SSO is an add-on on Business and Enterprise pricing is custom

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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