Termius
A polished SSH, SFTP and Mosh client for managing servers from your phone or tablet
by Termius Corporation · listed Nov 2, 2026
Quick verdict
Termius is one of the most complete SSH clients on mobile, and the free plan is enough for many people. Pay for Pro only if you want your hosts synced across devices.
Best for Developers and sysadmins who need a capable, secure SSH client on their phone or tablet
Reviewed by AppsPicks on Nov 2, 2026. How we review
Termius review
Termius is a terminal and remote connection app for people who look after servers: developers, sysadmins and hobbyists running a home lab. It handles SSH, SFTP, Mosh, Telnet, port forwarding and serial connections, and can route through proxies and jump hosts. You save each host once, then connect with a tap instead of retyping addresses, ports and passwords. The free Starter plan covers a lot of ground. A paid Pro plan adds extras such as syncing your hosts and credentials across devices.
Day to day it feels closer to a desktop terminal than most mobile clients. An extra key row gives you Ctrl, Esc, Tab and arrows, gestures cover navigation keys, and a Bluetooth keyboard works well. Tabs and split view let you watch several sessions at once. You can save snippets and run them on many servers together, lean on autocomplete for commands and paths, or describe a task in plain words and let the AI suggest a shell command.
Why we picked it: It combines broad protocol support with strong security options, including hardware FIDO2 keys and device-stored SSH keys behind biometrics.
Watch out for: Cross-device sync, one of its most useful features, needs the paid Pro plan.
What we like
- Supports SSH, SFTP, Mosh, Telnet, serial, port forwarding and jump hosts
- Usable on-screen keyboard with special keys, plus gesture shortcuts
- Saved snippets that can run on several servers at once
- Hardware FIDO2 keys and on-device SSH keys with biometric confirmation
- Ad-free, with a capable free tier
What could be better
- Syncing hosts and credentials between devices requires a Pro subscription
- App interface is available in English only
- AI command suggestions may not suit people who want everything kept local
Questions about Termius
Is Termius free?
Yes, the Starter plan is free and includes the core connection features, tabs, snippets and security options. A paid Pro plan adds features such as syncing your connection settings and credentials across devices.
Which platforms does it run on?
It is available on iPhone, iPad and Android. Termius also offers desktop apps, so the same setup can follow you to a computer if you use sync.
Can I use a physical keyboard?
Yes. Bluetooth keyboards work, and there is also an on-screen key row with Ctrl, Esc, Tab, arrows and other keys a terminal needs.
How does it protect my keys?
You can generate SSH keys stored in your device's secure hardware, require Face ID or fingerprint approval for each connection, use hardware FIDO2 keys, and turn on two-factor authentication for your account.
What are the alternatives?
On iOS, Blink Shell and Prompt are popular choices. On Android, JuiceSSH and ConnectBot are long-standing options.
From the developer: how Termius describes itself
Termius is a modern SSH client designed for productivity and collaboration. Connect with one tap from desktop and mobile. No re-entering IP addresses, ports, and passwords.
With a free Termius Starter plan, you can:
· Connect from your mobile and desktop devices with SSH, SFTP, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, Serial and through Proxy and jump servers. · Get a desktop-grade terminal experience with a virtual keyboard covering all the special keys required, or connect your Bluetooth keyboard. · Use gestures or shake the device while in the terminal to emulate stroking of Tab, arrows, PgUp/Down, Home, and End, etc. · Work in several sessions simultaneously with a multi-tab interface and split-view support. · Customize your terminal themes and fonts for each connection. · Set custom environment variables. · Save your frequently used commands and shell scripts to execute them with one tap. · Execute your saved commands on multiple sessions or servers at once, or instantly get them autocompleted in the terminal. · Get smart autocomplete for commands, paths, and history, and turn plain-language descriptions into shell commands with AI. · Quickly access the global history of your terminal commands. · Authenticate using hardware FIDO2 keys. · Generate SSH keys in the Secure Enclave, confirm each connection with Face ID or Touch ID, and protect your account with two-factor authentication. · Ad-free. With the Termius Pro plan, you can also: · Access your connection settings and credentials from any device at any time with an encrypted cloud vault. · Sync your data across all your desktop and mobile devices. · Bookmark session logs with notes to your vault. · Integrate with AWS, DigitalOcean, and Azure.
Termius reinvents the command-line experience. We strive to make remote access for admins and engineers more productive and enjoyable.
Please review our privacy policy https://termius.com/privacy_policy.html and terms of use https://termius.com/terms_of_use.html
Text from the app store listing, quoted for reference. Our own take is above.
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