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Head-to-head · SSH Clients

Termius vs Xshell

  • 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
Xshell #11 in SSH Clients 8.2/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Xshell

Termius leads on 0 checks, Xshell 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 scoreTermius · 8.6/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Xshell

Termius scores higher on our rubric for ssh clients: 8.6 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #11.

On session management, Termius gives you Workspaces where Xshell offers Tabs.

Termius is the better fit for teams needing polished cross-platform SSH. Xshell is the better fit for windows users wanting mature session automation.

  • Termius fits best

    Teams needing polished cross-platform SSH

  • Xshell fits best

    Windows users wanting mature session automation

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Side by side

Feature Termius 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Xshell 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.2
Ranking #7 in SSH Clients #11 in SSH Clients
Best for Teams needing polished cross-platform SSH Windows users wanting mature session automation
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $10/mo $119/user one-time
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Windows
Support Tickets, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 6 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Termius 3/3 · Xshell 3/3
SFTP support ✓ ✓
Port forwarding ✓ ✓
Team session sharing ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported protocols SSH, SFTP, Telnet, Mosh, local terminal SSH1, SSH2, SFTP, TELNET, RLOGIN, SERIAL, RDP, FTP
Supported platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, iPadOS Windows 10/11; Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022
Session management Workspaces Tabs
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
  • Automates terminal actions with scripting, Quick Commands, and triggers
  • Combines SSH, SFTP, forwarding, jump hosts, logging, and RDP sessions
  • Organizes multiple connections through tabs, groups, and Session Manager
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
  • Windows-only, with support limited to listed Windows versions
  • Free licensing is restricted to home, school, and other non-commercial use
  • Paid plans start at $119 per user
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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Xshell is a Windows desktop terminal emulator and SSH client for connecting to remote systems. It suits administrators, developers, and technical teams managing multiple remote sessions, file transfers, forwarded connections, or terminal…

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  1. TermiusSSH Clients 8.6Free plan
  2. XshellSSH Clients 8.2Free plan · 30-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

  • Xshell — where it wins

    • Automates terminal actions with scripting, Quick Commands, and triggers
    • Combines SSH, SFTP, forwarding, jump hosts, logging, and RDP sessions
    • Organizes multiple connections through tabs, groups, and Session Manager

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows-only, with support limited to listed Windows versions
    • Free licensing is restricted to home, school, and other non-commercial use
    • Paid plans start at $119 per user
  • Termius8.6/10 · Free plan

    A capable cross-platform SSH client with useful free features and paid team management.

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  • Xshell8.2/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A mature Windows SSH client with automation, forwarding, file transfer, and session management.

    Visit XshellFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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