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electerm

Free#10 of 33 in SSH Clients

electerm: A broad, free SSH client with file management, tunneling, and multi-platform access. Ranked #10 of 33 in SSH Clients by our editors (8.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free users needing broad SSH coverage.

8.3/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
8.3 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Free users needing broad SSH coverage
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Supported platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, HarmonyOS
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free, open-source access across desktop, mobile, web, and self-hosted options
- Supports SSH, SFTP, FTP, Telnet, serial, RDP, VNC, and SPICE
- Includes tunneling, X11 forwarding, workspaces, and remote-file editing
Where it doesn't
- Its broad protocol and workspace set may add configuration overhead
- Self-hosted and synchronization options require deployment decisions
- AI and MCP integrations may be unnecessary for focused SSH workflows

Our verdict on electerm

electerm is a free, open-source terminal and file-management application for connecting to remote systems. It suits users who need more than a basic SSH terminal, including administrators and developers working across desktop, mobile, browser, or self-hosted environments. Alongside SSH and SFTP, it supports FTP, Telnet, serial, RDP, VNC, and SPICE connections, with public-key and password authentication.

Its strongest advantage is breadth within one application. SSH tunneling, port forwarding, X11 forwarding, proxy configuration, and connection hopping cover more advanced remote-access workflows, while integrated SFTP editing supports drag-and-drop file management. Tabbed terminals, split panes, quick input, and workspace presets help organize recurring layouts and bookmarked tabs. File transfers through Zmodem and Trzsz add practical options for moving data between local and remote systems.

electerm also offers a wide deployment and synchronization model. It is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and HarmonyOS, with a browser version and Docker-based self-hosting option. Bookmark, theme, and quick-command synchronization can connect through GitHub secret gist, Gitee secret gist, WebDAV, custom servers, or electerm cloud. AI assistant and MCP widget integrations extend the interface beyond core terminal work. Choose electerm when free, open-source access and broad protocol coverage matter; users seeking a narrowly focused SSH client may find its wider feature set unnecessary.

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electerm pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on electerm.org

electerm fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Supported protocols	SSH, SFTP, FTP, Telnet, serial, RDP, VNC, SPICE
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, HarmonyOS
SFTP support	Yes
Port forwarding	Yes
Session management	Workspaces
Team session sharing	Not verified
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs, Tickets
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Integrations	5 integrations: GitHub secret gist, Gitee secret gist, WebDAV, Custom servers, electerm cloud
Pricing	Free plan
Website	electerm.org
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

electerm integrations

electerm lists 5 integrations on its own site.

GitHub secret gist
Gitee secret gist
WebDAV
Custom servers
electerm cloud

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