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Head-to-head · SSH Clients

Termius vs SecureCRT

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Termius #7 in SSH Clients 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Termius
SecureCRT #12 in SSH Clients 8.1/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit SecureCRT

Termius leads on 1 check, SecureCRT on 0, and 3 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 scoreTermius · 8.6/10
  • Free planonly Termius
  • Free trialonly SecureCRT
  • Most featuresTermius · 3 of 3

Termius scores higher on our rubric for ssh clients: 8.6 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #12.

Termius offers free plan; SecureCRT doesn't.

Termius is the better fit for teams needing polished cross-platform SSH. SecureCRT is the better fit for professional users needing automation and security.

  • Termius fits best

    Teams needing polished cross-platform SSH

  • SecureCRT fits best

    Professional users needing automation and security

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Side by side

Feature Termius 8.6/10 Visit ↗ SecureCRT 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.1
Ranking #7 in SSH Clients #12 in SSH Clients
Best for Teams needing polished cross-platform SSH Professional users needing automation and security
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $10/mo $119/device one-time
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Tickets, Docs Email, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, SSO/SAML, 2FA 2FA
Integrations 6 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Termius 3/3 · SecureCRT 2/3
SFTP support ✓ ✓
Port forwarding ✓ ✓
Team session sharing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Supported protocols SSH, SFTP, Telnet, Mosh, local terminal SSH1, SSH2, Telnet, Telnet/TLS, serial, RDP, SFTP, SCP, FTPS, HTTPS, FTP, HTTP, Xmodem, Ymodem, Zmodem, Kermit, and TFTP
Supported platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, iPadOS Windows, macOS, Linux
Session management Workspaces Workspaces
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Broad SSH, terminal emulation, forwarding, and SFTP capabilities
  • Automation with Python, VBScript, JScript, and PerlScript
  • Workspaces, tab groups, session managers, and saved snapshots
Cons
  • 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
  • No free plan for ongoing use
  • $119 starting price is charged per device
  • The 3-year plan covers updates, not a perpetual subscription
Our verdict

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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SecureCRT is a desktop SSH client and terminal emulator for computing professionals, system administrators, and organizations managing remote systems. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, combining SSH1 and SSH2 connections with support…

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  1. TermiusSSH Clients 8.6Free plan
  2. SecureCRTSSH Clients 8.130-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • SecureCRT — where it wins

    • Broad SSH, terminal emulation, forwarding, and SFTP capabilities
    • Automation with Python, VBScript, JScript, and PerlScript
    • Workspaces, tab groups, session managers, and saved snapshots

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan for ongoing use
    • $119 starting price is charged per device
    • The 3-year plan covers updates, not a perpetual subscription

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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