Termius

Overview

Termius is an SSH client for connecting to remote systems and working with infrastructure across desktop and mobile devices. It suits infrastructure-minded individuals and teams that want shared, encrypted connection data; its clearest trade-off is that syncing and collaboration require paid plans.

Key features

Termius supports SSH, SFTP, Telnet and Mosh, along with a local terminal. Port and agent forwarding, jump hosts, SOCKS and HTTP proxies, and serial connections extend it beyond basic remote shell access. Workspaces provide session management, while SFTP support makes file transfer part of the same toolkit.

Vaults are the product’s more consequential distinction. Starter keeps a local vault; paid plans add personal or team cloud vaults, with syncing and sharing for infrastructure data. Termius says data is encrypted on the device before transmission and it cannot access plaintext. An encrypted local copy also allows offline access. That combination is useful for users who need a consistent set of connection details across devices, though the free plan does not include cloud sync.

Integrations named in the feature comparison include AWS, DigitalOcean, Azure, Ansible and Vanta, as well as an API bridge. More advanced infrastructure users may value these connections, while the Starter plan remains focused on core SSH and SFTP use.

Pricing

Termius is freemium. Starter costs nothing and is available for commercial use. It includes a local vault, SSH and SFTP, AI-powered autocomplete and port forwarding. It is a credible fit for home labs and basic connections, but not for people who need synced data or team workflows.

Pro costs $10 a month, billed when paid annually. It adds a personal cloud vault, mobile and desktop sync, session logs and snippets automation, making it the sensible step up for an individual responsible for infrastructure who works across devices.

Team costs $20 a month, billed per seat when paid annually. It adds one team vault, real-time collaboration, shared session logs and consolidated billing. The per-seat model means costs rise with team size; this plan fits teams that need to share infrastructure data and sessions.

Business costs $30 a month, billed per seat when paid annually. Multiple team vaults and granular access control make it better suited to organizations managing separate groups or access needs. SAML SSO is available as an add-on.

Enterprise uses custom pricing and includes SAML SSO, a SOC 2 Type II report, priority support, a dedicated manager, and migration and onboarding support. Termius identifies itself as SOC 2 Type II compliant. Enterprise is the plan for organizations that need those controls and support; smaller users can avoid paying for them.

Platforms

Termius supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and iPadOS. That breadth is a practical advantage for people who move between computers, phones and tablets, especially on Pro and above, where syncing is included.

Who it's for

Starter is aimed at home lab enthusiasts and anyone who needs local SSH and SFTP access without a subscription. Pro is for individuals managing infrastructure who benefit from cross-device sync and session records. Team and Business suit groups that need shared vaults, collaboration or more granular access. Enterprise is the fit for organizations that also require SSO, formal support and onboarding.

Termius is less compelling for a user who only needs a free, single-platform terminal or file-transfer client: its strongest differentiation is encrypted vault syncing and collaboration, and those start with paid plans.

Pros and cons

• Pro: SSH, SFTP, Telnet, Mosh and local terminal support cover varied connection needs in one client.
• Pro: Device-side encryption, encrypted offline copies and cloud vault options support secure access across devices and teams.
• Pro: Plans scale from a free commercial-use tier to team controls and Enterprise support.
• Con: Starter has only a local vault, so syncing across mobile and desktop requires Pro or higher.
• Con: Team and Business are priced per seat, which makes collaboration more expensive as membership grows.
• Con: SAML SSO is an add-on on Business, while Enterprise pricing is custom.

Alternatives

For a broader SSH-client comparison, browse SSH Clients.

• electerm is a free option with a terminal and file manager, broad protocol support including RDP and VNC, and platforms that include web and self-hosted use; choose it when those capabilities matter more than Termius’s paid cloud vaults and team features.
• Royal TS is another freemium option with a free Lite plan capped at 10 connections, 10 credentials and one document; consider it if those limits cover your needs.
• XPipe is an open-core alternative for Linux, macOS and Windows, with its application core available under Apache License 2.0; choose it if open-core software is a priority.
• Tabby is a free FOSS terminal emulator for Linux, macOS and Windows; consider it if you want a free desktop terminal.
• WindTerm is free for commercial and non-commercial use without limitations and has partially open source code; it is a fit for desktop users seeking that licensing model.
• WinSCP is a free, open-source Windows file-transfer client supporting SFTP, FTP, FTPS, SCP, WebDAV and S3; choose it when file transfer on Windows is the main need.
• Ásbrú Connection Manager is a free, open-source connection manager for Linux and Windows.
• MobaXterm is a freemium Windows option with a Home Edition capped at 12 sessions, two SSH tunnels and four macros; consider it if those stated limits suit your use.

Verdict

Termius is the right choice for infrastructure users who want SSH and related tools across devices, with encrypted vaults that can grow from personal sync to team collaboration. Its main reason to choose is that shared infrastructure data and session workflows sit alongside a broad protocol toolkit. Look elsewhere if you need a free client with syncing, or if a focused free terminal or file-transfer tool is enough.