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EasySSH alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 29, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave EasySSH: linux only, and the developer is looking for new maintainers, so future updates are uncertain. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces EasySSH, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Termius currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Termius logoTermiusFree plan + paidNomacOS, Windows, Linux +24 of 456.8
2electerm logoelectermOpen sourceYesLinux, macOS, Windows +23 of 352.6
3SecureCRT logoSecureCRTPaidNoWindows, macOS, Linux +14 of 449.0
  1. Termius logo

    1. TermiusTop pick

    Best for: People who manage servers over SSH from several devices, including phones

    Free plan + paidmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

    56.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from EasySSH

    Cross-platform SSH client with sync, SFTP and mobile apps, free tier plus paid plans.

    Pros

    • Same client on desktop and mobile
    • Encrypted vault sync and team sharing on paid plans
    • Free plan allowed for commercial use

    Cons

    • Sync and sharing require a subscription
    • Closed source
    • Not a full replacement for a local terminal
    Visit Termius Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.360
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Termius a good EasySSH alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Starter, free for commercial use
    Checked Oct 29, 2026termius.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    $10/month, paid annually
    Checked Oct 29, 2026termius.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Team price
    $20 per seat/month, paid annually
    Checked Oct 29, 2026termius.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business price
    $30 per seat/month, paid annually
    Checked Oct 29, 2026termius.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. electerm logo

    2. electerm

    Best for: People who want one free client for SSH, SFTP and remote desktop connections

    Open sourceLinux, macOS, Windows, Android, iOS

    52.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from EasySSH

    Free, open-source terminal and SSH/SFTP client that also runs on Mac and Windows.

    Pros

    • SSH, SFTP, Telnet, serial, RDP and VNC in one app
    • Free and open source on desktop and mobile
    • Bookmark sync through gists

    Cons

    • Electron app with high memory use
    • Interface less polished than paid clients
    • Breadth means some features are basic
    Visit electerm Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is electerm a good EasySSH alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Protocols
    SSH, SFTP, Telnet, serial, RDP, VNC, Spice, FTP
    Checked Oct 29, 2026electerm.html5beta.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Linux, Mac, Windows, Android, iOS
    Checked Oct 29, 2026electerm.html5beta.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. SecureCRT logo

    3. SecureCRT

    Best for: Network engineers who manage many devices and automate sessions with scripts

    PaidWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS

    49.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from EasySSH

    Paid, professional SSH client with session management, scripting and tabs.

    Pros

    • Excellent session management for hundreds of hosts
    • Python scripting and send-to-all command window
    • One licence across Windows, macOS and Linux

    Cons

    • Paid licence with renewals for updates
    • Traditional, dense interface
    • More than casual SSH users need
    Visit SecureCRT Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.334
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is SecureCRT a good EasySSH alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Oct 29, 2026vandyke.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    Every release can be evaluated free
    Checked Oct 29, 2026vandyke.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Scripting
    Python and ActiveX
    Checked Oct 29, 2026vandyke.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Licence price
    $119 with 1 year of updates (single user)
    Checked Oct 29, 2026vandyke.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best EasySSH alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Termius logo

Best EasySSH alternative for most people

Termius

Cross-platform SSH client with sync, SFTP and mobile apps, free tier plus paid plans.

Tabby (terminal) logo

Best EasySSH alternative for a free option

Tabby (terminal)

Open-source terminal with a built-in SSH connection manager, on Linux, Mac and Windows.

Termius logo

Best EasySSH alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Termius

Cross-platform SSH client with sync, SFTP and mobile apps, free tier plus paid plans.

electerm logo

Best EasySSH alternative for open source

electerm

Free, open-source terminal and SSH/SFTP client that also runs on Mac and Windows.

SecureCRT logo

Best EasySSH alternative for Mac

SecureCRT

Paid, professional SSH client with session management, scripting and tabs.

PuTTY logo

Best EasySSH alternative for Windows

PuTTY

Classic free SSH client with saved sessions, available for Linux as well as Windows.

Remmina logo

Best EasySSH alternative for Linux

Remmina

Linux remote-desktop client that also stores SSH connections next to RDP and VNC.

Termius logo

Best EasySSH alternative for iPhone and Android

Termius

Cross-platform SSH client with sync, SFTP and mobile apps, free tier plus paid plans.

Tabby (terminal) logo

Best EasySSH alternative for working in the browser

Tabby (terminal)

Open-source terminal with a built-in SSH connection manager, on Linux, Mac and Windows.

EasySSH alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to EasySSH?

Termius ranks first right now. Cross-platform SSH client with sync, SFTP and mobile apps, free tier plus paid plans. Tabby (terminal) and electerm follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to EasySSH?

Yes. Termius (free plan + paid), Tabby (terminal) (open source), electerm (open source) and Remmina (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to EasySSH?

Yes: Tabby (terminal), electerm, Remmina and PuTTY.

Which EasySSH alternatives work on Linux?

Termius, Tabby (terminal), electerm, Remmina and SecureCRT run on Linux.

Why do people switch from EasySSH?

The complaints we hear most: linux only; the developer is looking for new maintainers, so future updates are uncertain; no sync between devices or sharing with a team.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces EasySSH, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.