Tech riderRev. 4 Oct 2026
- 1Runs onAndroid, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Supported protocolsSSH, Telnet, VNC, RDP, SPICE, Serial, FTP, HTTP/HTTPS
- 4Desktop platformsWindows, macOS, Linux
- 5Mobile appsYes
5 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: electerm.github.io, electerm.org
Overview
electerm is ranked #7 of 29 in remote connection manager software on Specifiction. It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.
electerm plans and pricing
All plansElecterm Free Free and open-source client · free AI service may have usage limits electerm.org · 4 Oct 2026
Compared on remote connection manager software
- Free plan
- Yeselecterm.github.io
- Supported protocols
- SSH, Telnet, VNC, RDP, SPICE, Serial, FTP, HTTP/HTTPSelecterm.github.io
- Desktop platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linuxelecterm.github.io
- Mobile apps
- Yeselecterm.github.io
Facts
- Purpose
- Electerm combines a terminal emulator and graphical SFTP file manager with SSH, SFTP, FTP, Telnet, serial port, RDP, VNC, and Spice clients.electerm.org · 4 Oct 2026
- License
- The software is free and open-source under the MIT License.electerm.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Authentication
- It supports public-key and password authentication, SSH tunnels, and global or session proxies.electerm.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Remote files
- Its SFTP file manager supports directly editing remote files and transferring files with drag and drop.electerm.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Terminal workflow
- The app supports multiple terminal tabs, split panes, quick input to one or all terminals, and a global visibility hotkey.electerm.org · 4 Oct 2026
- AI integrations
- Its AI assistant supports OpenAI Chat Completions, OpenAI Responses, and Anthropic Messages formats for command generation, explanations, and scripts.electerm.org · 4 Oct 2026
- AI service limit
- The free AI service uses free-tier accounts and may have usage limits; users can configure their own API key.ai.electerm.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Sync integrations
- Bookmarks, themes, and quick commands can sync through GitHub or Gitee secret gists, WebDAV, custom servers, or electerm cloud.electerm.org · 4 Oct 2026
- External integrations
- Electerm offers an MCP widget for AI assistants and external tools, plus deep links such as ssh:// and telnet://.electerm.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- The maker lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and HarmonyOS, including Windows 7 and older Linux systems.electerm.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Security updates
- The v5.5.66 release notes report fixes for unsafe remote file-transfer path resolution and unsafe command execution through deep links and quick-connect options.electerm.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Website privacy
- The privacy policy says the website uses essential and Google Analytics cookies and may collect IP address, browser, operating system, page, referral, and device information.electerm.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project provides documentation, issue reporting, GitHub Discussions, video guides, and a WeChat community for support and updates.electerm.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Maintainer
- Electerm is created and maintained by ZHAO Xudong.electerm.org · 4 Oct 2026
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Sources
- electerm.org/about/· checked 4 Oct 2026
- electerm.org· checked 4 Oct 2026
- ai.electerm.org· checked 4 Oct 2026
- electerm.org/privacy-policy/· checked 4 Oct 2026