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Free open-source terminal and SSH, SFTP, RDP and VNC client for desktop and mobile.

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About electerm

electerm is an open-source, Electron-based client that combines a local terminal with remote connections in one app. It supports SSH with an SFTP file manager alongside each session, Telnet, serial ports, FTP, and graphical RDP, VNC and Spice connections, with saved bookmarks organised in groups. Other features include a built-in file editor, quick commands, batch operations, multiple themes, an AI assistant that can use various model providers, and syncing bookmarks and settings through GitHub or Gitee gists or other services. It runs on Linux, macOS and Windows, with Android and iOS versions as well, and there is a web-based variant. It is free and MIT licensed. Being built on Electron, it uses more memory than native clients, and with so many protocols in one app some features are less refined than in specialised tools.

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

Pros and cons

What works

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

Why people leave

  • Electron app with high memory use
  • Interface less polished than paid clients
  • Breadth means some features are basic

Top electerm alternatives

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  1. 1Tabby (terminal) logo
    Tabby (terminal)

    Similar open-source terminal with SSH and serial profiles.

    66.5
  2. 2Termius logo
    Termius

    More polished SSH client with encrypted sync and team sharing.

    62.6
  3. 3MobaXterm logo
    MobaXterm

    Windows toolbox with an X server for remote graphical apps.

    59.6
  4. 4SecureCRT logo
    SecureCRT

    Commercial SSH client with tabbed sessions, scripting and integrated SFTP, for admins who want vendor support.

    55.3
  5. 5WinSCP logo
    WinSCP

    If file transfer is the main job, a free Windows SFTP and SCP client with folder sync and scripting.

    46.8

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electerm: common questions

Is electerm free?

Yes. electerm is free, open-source software.

Is electerm open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at electerm/electerm.

What platforms does electerm run on?

electerm is available for Linux, macOS, Windows, Android and iOS.

What are the best alternatives to electerm?

The highest-ranked electerm alternatives right now are Tabby (terminal), Termius and MobaXterm. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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