electerm alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave electerm: electron app with high memory use, and interface less polished than paid clients. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces electerm, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Tabby (terminal) currently ranks first.
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Best electerm alternative for most people
Tabby (terminal)Similar open-source terminal with SSH and serial profiles.
Best electerm alternative for a free option
WinSCPIf file transfer is the main job, a free Windows SFTP and SCP client with folder sync and scripting.
Best electerm alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
TermiusMore polished SSH client with encrypted sync and team sharing.
Best electerm alternative for Mac
SecureCRTCommercial SSH client with tabbed sessions, scripting and integrated SFTP, for admins who want vendor support.
Best electerm alternative for Windows
MobaXtermWindows toolbox with an X server for remote graphical apps.
Best electerm alternative for Linux
Tabby (terminal)Similar open-source terminal with SSH and serial profiles.
Best electerm alternative for iPhone and Android
TermiusMore polished SSH client with encrypted sync and team sharing.
Best electerm alternative for working in the browser
Tabby (terminal)Similar open-source terminal with SSH and serial profiles.
electerm alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to electerm?
Tabby (terminal) ranks first right now. Similar open-source terminal with SSH and serial profiles. Termius and MobaXterm follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to electerm?
Yes. Tabby (terminal) (open source), Termius (free plan + paid), MobaXterm (free plan + paid) and WinSCP (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to electerm?
Yes: Tabby (terminal), WinSCP and PuTTY.
Which electerm alternatives work on Linux?
Tabby (terminal), Termius, SecureCRT and PuTTY run on Linux.
Why do people switch from electerm?
The complaints we hear most: electron app with high memory use; interface less polished than paid clients; breadth means some features are basic.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces electerm, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.