Tabby vs Termius

Tabby is a free, open-source terminal app for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It connects to local shells, serial devices, SSH servers, and Telnet hosts, and supports shell environments including PowerShell, WSL, Git-Bash, Cygwin, and CMD. Its SSH2 client has a connection manager, while the serial terminal offers connection profiles and input modes. SSH sessions support SFTP and Zmodem file transfers, X11 and port forwarding, jump hosts, and agent forwarding. Tabby can restore open tabs and split panes after you leave the app, and nested panes support simultaneous input. SSH secrets and configuration can be stored in an encrypted container; an optional password manager uses a master passphrase. Customization includes CSS themes, color schemes, shortcuts, and plugins. Other listed capabilities include GPU acceleration, session sync, scripting, portable mode, Explorer integration, and WinSCP integration. The app is described as forever-free FOSS. The page provides download and GitHub links but states no dedicated support terms.

Termius is an SSH client for working with infrastructure across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and iPadOS. It supports SSH, SFTP, Telnet, Mosh, and a local terminal, alongside port and agent forwarding, jump hosts, SOCKS and HTTP proxies, and serial connections. Encrypted vaults can sync or share infrastructure data with a team, and devices keep encrypted local copies for offline use. Listed integrations include AWS, DigitalOcean, Azure, API bridge, Ansible, and Vanta. Termius says data is encrypted on the device before it leaves and that it cannot access plaintext. Starter is free for commercial use and includes a local vault, SSH and SFTP, AI-powered autocomplete, and port forwarding. Pro costs $10 per month when paid annually. Team costs $20 per month per seat and Business $30 per month per seat, both when paid annually. Enterprise pricing is custom. Enterprise features include SAML SSO, 2FA enforcement, granular access control, and listed support services.