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SSH Pilot alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 29, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave SSH Pilot: no team vaults or shared host lists, and no mobile apps. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces SSH Pilot, 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
2Tabby (terminal) logoTabby (terminal)Open sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +13 of 352.6
3MobaXterm logoMobaXtermFree plan + paidNoWindows4 of 451.2
4PuTTY logoPuTTYOpen sourceYesWindows, Linux0 of 043.9
  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 SSH Pilot

    Polished cross-platform SSH client with mobile apps and synced, shareable host vaults for teams.

    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 SSH Pilot 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. Tabby (terminal) logo

    2. Tabby (terminal)

    Best for: People who want saved SSH and serial connections inside a modern terminal

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, Web

    52.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from SSH Pilot

    Free open-source terminal with built-in SSH profiles and SFTP, running on Windows, macOS and Linux.

    Pros

    • SSH, Telnet and serial profiles with SFTP built in
    • Encrypted vault for connection secrets
    • Free, open source and cross-platform

    Cons

    • Electron app with high memory use
    • Slower to start than native terminals
    • Plugin quality varies
    Visit Tabby (terminal) 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 Tabby (terminal) a good SSH Pilot alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    SSH client
    Built in
    Checked Oct 29, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Web version
    Tabby Web
    Checked Oct 29, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. MobaXterm logo

    3. MobaXterm

    Best for: Windows admins and researchers who need SSH with X11 forwarding and SFTP

    Free plan + paidWindows

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from SSH Pilot

    Windows toolbox combining tabbed SSH, an SFTP browser and an X server in one app.

    Pros

    • Built-in X server for remote graphical apps
    • SFTP browser opens automatically with SSH sessions
    • Many protocols and Unix tools in one app

    Cons

    • Windows only and closed source
    • Free edition limits saved sessions and tunnels
    • Cluttered interface
    Visit MobaXterm Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    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 MobaXterm a good SSH Pilot alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Home Edition
    Checked Oct 29, 2026mobaxterm.mobatek.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Free limits
    Max. 12 sessions, 2 SSH tunnels
    Checked Oct 29, 2026mobaxterm.mobatek.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Professional price
    $69 per user
    Checked Oct 29, 2026mobaxterm.mobatek.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Protocols
    SSH, X11, RDP, VNC, FTP, Mosh
    Checked Oct 29, 2026mobaxterm.mobatek.net(opens source in a new tab)
  4. PuTTY logo

    4. PuTTY

    Best for: Windows users who need a small, dependable SSH or serial client

    Open sourceWindows, Linux

    43.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from SSH Pilot

    The long-standing free SSH client, lightweight and familiar, if you mostly need plain terminal sessions.

    Pros

    • Free, small and dependable
    • Saved sessions, key agent and file transfer tools
    • Serial and Telnet support for network gear

    Cons

    • Dated interface with no tabs
    • Uses its own PPK key format
    • Built-in Windows OpenSSH covers many basic needs
    Visit PuTTY Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.352
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1530
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is PuTTY a good SSH Pilot alternative?

    Verified facts

    0 of 0 verified

    No sourced facts yet.

The best SSH Pilot alternative for…

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

Termius logo

Best SSH Pilot alternative for most people

Termius

Polished cross-platform SSH client with mobile apps and synced, shareable host vaults for teams.

Tabby (terminal) logo

Best SSH Pilot alternative for a free option

Tabby (terminal)

Free open-source terminal with built-in SSH profiles and SFTP, running on Windows, macOS and Linux.

MobaXterm logo

Best SSH Pilot alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

MobaXterm

Windows toolbox combining tabbed SSH, an SFTP browser and an X server in one app.

Remmina logo

Best SSH Pilot alternative for open source

Remmina

Linux remote-access client covering SSH alongside RDP and VNC if you manage mixed machines.

Termius logo

Best SSH Pilot alternative for Mac

Termius

Polished cross-platform SSH client with mobile apps and synced, shareable host vaults for teams.

PuTTY logo

Best SSH Pilot alternative for Windows

PuTTY

The long-standing free SSH client, lightweight and familiar, if you mostly need plain terminal sessions.

Termius logo

Best SSH Pilot alternative for Linux

Termius

Polished cross-platform SSH client with mobile apps and synced, shareable host vaults for teams.

Termius logo

Best SSH Pilot alternative for iPhone and Android

Termius

Polished cross-platform SSH client with mobile apps and synced, shareable host vaults for teams.

Tabby (terminal) logo

Best SSH Pilot alternative for working in the browser

Tabby (terminal)

Free open-source terminal with built-in SSH profiles and SFTP, running on Windows, macOS and Linux.

SSH Pilot alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to SSH Pilot?

Termius ranks first right now. Polished cross-platform SSH client with mobile apps and synced, shareable host vaults for teams. Tabby (terminal) and MobaXterm follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to SSH Pilot?

Yes. Termius (free plan + paid), Tabby (terminal) (open source), MobaXterm (free plan + paid) 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 SSH Pilot?

Yes: Tabby (terminal), Remmina and PuTTY.

Which SSH Pilot alternatives work on Linux?

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

Why do people switch from SSH Pilot?

The complaints we hear most: no team vaults or shared host lists; no mobile apps; young project with a small maintainer team.

How is this list ranked?

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