Termux alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Termux: android only, and google Play version has lagged behind F-Droid builds. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Termux, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Termius currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Termux alternative for most people
TermiusPolished SSH client for Android if you only need remote access.
Best Termux alternative for a free option
electermOpen-source SSH and SFTP client that also has Android builds.
Best Termux alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
TermiusPolished SSH client for Android if you only need remote access.
Best Termux alternative for Mac
TermiusPolished SSH client for Android if you only need remote access.
Best Termux alternative for Windows
TermiusPolished SSH client for Android if you only need remote access.
Best Termux alternative for Linux
TermiusPolished SSH client for Android if you only need remote access.
Best Termux alternative for iPhone and Android
TermiusPolished SSH client for Android if you only need remote access.
Termux alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Termux?
Termius ranks first right now. Polished SSH client for Android if you only need remote access. Blink Shell and electerm follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Termux?
Yes. Termius (free plan + paid) and electerm (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Termux?
Yes: Blink Shell and electerm.
Which Termux alternatives work on Linux?
Termius and electerm run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Termux?
The complaints we hear most: android only; google Play version has lagged behind F-Droid builds; some Linux software does not work unchanged.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Termux, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.