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Termius alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Termius alternative is Tabby (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.

Termius compared with 7 alternatives: MobaXterm, PuTTY, Tabby, Royal TS, Remmina and 2 more.

Termius has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 per month, billed annually. 6 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
TermiusThis toolFree plan · from $10/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
MobaXtermFree plan · from $69 one-timeYesWindows
PuTTYFreeFreeWindows, Linux
TabbyFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
Royal TSFree plan · from €49 one-timeYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
RemminaFreeFreeLinux
SecureCRTFree trial · from $119/yrTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS
XshellFree plan · from $119/yrYesWindows

Price against what you get

Termius starts at $10 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

PuTTY, Tabby, Remmina, SecureCRT and Xshell start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessTermiusPuTTYTabbyRemminaSecureCRTXshell

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of remote desktop apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Termius

  1. MobaXterm

    Tabbed SSH client and X server for Windows in one portable app

    • MobaXterm starts at $69 per user, one-time, with 12 months of updates.
    • MobaXterm lists no macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps, which Termius has.
    • MobaXterm also covers file sharing and remote desktop.

    Suits: Windows users who need SSH, X11 forwarding and RDP in one tool

    MobaXterm vs TermiusMobaXterm pricing and details

  2. PuTTY

    Free SSH and Telnet client for Windows with file-copy utilities

    • PuTTY is free.
    • PuTTY lists no macOS, iOS and Android apps, which Termius has.
    • PuTTY also covers file sharing and remote desktop.

    Suits: Windows users who want a small, free SSH client with no account

    PuTTY vs TermiusPuTTY pricing and details

  3. Tabby

    Configurable terminal with built-in SSH, Telnet and serial clients

    • Tabby is free.
    • Tabby also lists a web app.
    • Tabby lists no iOS and Android apps, which Termius has.
    • Tabby is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Tabby also covers file sharing.

    Suits: People who want one free terminal for local shells, SSH and serial ports

    Tabby vs TermiusTabby pricing and details

  4. Royal TS

    Connection manager for RDP, SSH, VNC and web sessions

    • Royal TS starts at €49 one-time per user for Windows or macOS.
    • Royal TS lists no Linux app, which Termius has.
    • Royal TS also covers workflow automation and remote desktop.

    Suits: IT staff managing many servers over RDP, SSH and VNC

    Royal TS vs TermiusRoyal TS pricing and details

  5. Remmina

    Free Linux remote desktop client for RDP, VNC and SSH

    • Remmina is free.
    • Remmina lists no macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps, which Termius has.
    • Remmina is open source, according to its own site.
    • Remmina also covers remote desktop.

    Suits: Linux desktop users who connect to Windows machines over RDP

    Remmina vs TermiusRemmina pricing and details

  6. SecureCRT

    SSH, Telnet and serial terminal for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • SecureCRT starts at $119 per user, with 1 year of updates.
    • SecureCRT has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Termius.
    • SecureCRT lists no Android app, which Termius has.
    • SecureCRT can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • SecureCRT also covers workflow automation and file sharing.

    Suits: Network and systems admins who script repetitive terminal tasks

    SecureCRT vs TermiusSecureCRT pricing and details

  7. Xshell

    SSH terminal for Windows with session, tab and file managers

    • Xshell starts at $119 per user, perpetual, with 1 year of maintenance.
    • Xshell lists no macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps, which Termius has.
    • Xshell can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Xshell also covers workflow automation and remote desktop.

    Suits: Windows users who want SSH, SFTP and RDP tabs in one app

    Xshell vs TermiusXshell pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Termius

  • Syncing across devices needs Pro or higher; the free plan keeps the vault local.
  • SAML SSO is an add-on on Business and included only in Enterprise.
  • Enterprise has no published price, and the SOC 2 Type II report is listed only there.
Termius pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Termius?

The alternatives to Termius in this directory are MobaXterm, PuTTY, Tabby, Royal TS, Remmina, SecureCRT and Xshell. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Termius.

Is there a free alternative to Termius?

Yes. PuTTY, Tabby and Remmina are free to use. MobaXterm, Royal TS and Xshell have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Is there an open-source alternative to Termius?

Tabby and Remmina are described as open source on their own sites.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.