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Termux

Android terminal emulator and Linux environment that needs no root.

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About Termux

Termux is an open-source Android app that gives you a terminal and a real Linux userland without rooting the phone. It installs a minimal base system and lets you add thousands of packages with the APT package manager: shells such as bash, zsh and fish, editors like Vim and Neovim, languages including Python, Node.js and Rust, OpenSSH for connecting to servers or running an SSH server, Git and much more. Add-on apps provide access to Android features such as the camera, notifications and sensors, plus widgets, floating windows and styling. It is free and community-maintained. The recommended builds come from F-Droid or GitHub, because the Google Play version has historically lagged behind due to Android policy restrictions. It is Android only, typing on a phone keyboard needs patience, and some packages behave differently because Android is not a standard Linux distribution.

Best for: Android users who want a real Linux shell and dev tools on their phone or tablet.

Pros and cons

What works

  • No root required
  • Thousands of packages through APT
  • Add-ons expose Android features to scripts

Why people leave

  • Android only
  • Google Play version has lagged behind F-Droid builds
  • Some Linux software does not work unchanged

Top Termux alternatives

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  1. 1Termius logo
    Termius

    Polished SSH client for Android if you only need remote access.

    66.5
  2. 2Blink Shell logo
    Blink Shell

    The iOS and iPadOS counterpart for SSH and Mosh.

    62.6
  3. 3electerm logo
    electerm

    Open-source SSH and SFTP client that also has Android builds.

    59.6

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Termux: common questions

Is Termux free?

Yes. Termux is free, open-source software.

Is Termux open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at termux/termux-app.

What platforms does Termux run on?

Termux is available for Android.

What are the best alternatives to Termux?

The highest-ranked Termux alternatives right now are Termius, Blink Shell and electerm. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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