Best SSH clients
Apps for connecting to remote servers over SSH and keeping your hosts, keys and sessions organised.
2 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All SSH clients
- Alternatives to SSH Pilot
Open-source SSH and SFTP client built around your existing ~/.ssh/config file.
Open sourceLinux, macOS, Windows - Alternatives to EasySSH
Our picks by need
Common questions
What are the best SSH clients?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading SSH clients right now are SSH Pilot and EasySSH.
Are there free SSH clients?
Yes. SSH Pilot (open source) and EasySSH (open source) have a free option, out of 2 free or freemium apps we track.
Which SSH clients are open source?
SSH Pilot.