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Open-source alternatives to Termius

Termius is not described as open source on its own site. 17 of the 85 other remote desktop apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Termius has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 per month, billed annually. All of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Termius

  1. Tabby

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

    • Tabby is free. Termius starts at $10 per month, billed annually.
    • Only Tabby lists a web app.
    • Only Termius lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Tabby is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Tabby vs TermiusTabby pricing and details

  2. Remmina

    Free Linux remote desktop client for RDP, VNC and SSH

    • Remmina is free. Termius starts at $10 per month, billed annually.
    • Only Termius lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Remmina is open source, according to its own site.
    • Remmina also covers remote desktop.
    Remmina vs TermiusRemmina pricing and details

  3. RustDesk

    Open-source remote desktop you can run on your own server

    • RustDesk starts at $11.88 per month, billed annually (Individual Server Pro, self-hosted). Termius starts at $10 per month, billed annually.
    • Only RustDesk lists a web app.
    • RustDesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • RustDesk also covers remote desktop.
    RustDesk pricing and details

  4. Tailscale

    Private network that links your devices, servers and teams

    • Tailscale starts at $8 per user / month. Termius starts at $10 per month, billed annually.
    • Tailscale is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Tailscale also covers vPN.
    Tailscale pricing and details

  5. UltraVNC

    Free open-source VNC remote control for Windows computers

    • UltraVNC is free. Termius starts at $10 per month, billed annually.
    • Only Termius lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • UltraVNC is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • UltraVNC also covers file sharing and remote desktop.
    UltraVNC pricing and details

  6. TightVNC

    Free VNC remote desktop for Windows, with paid Pro encryption

    • TightVNC starts at $12 per year per user license (Pro); $1 / month, billed once a year. Termius starts at $10 per month, billed annually.
    • Only Termius lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • TightVNC is open source, according to its own site.
    • TightVNC also covers remote desktop.
    TightVNC pricing and details

  7. mRemoteNG

    Free tabbed connection manager for RDP, VNC and SSH on Windows

    • mRemoteNG is free. Termius starts at $10 per month, billed annually.
    • Only Termius lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • mRemoteNG is open source, according to its own site.
    • mRemoteNG also covers remote desktop.
    mRemoteNG pricing and details

  8. Apache Guacamole

    Open-source clientless remote desktop gateway

    • Apache Guacamole is free. Termius starts at $10 per month, billed annually.
    • Only Apache Guacamole lists a web app.
    • Only Termius lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Apache Guacamole is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Apache Guacamole pricing and details

  9. MeshCentral

    Self-hosted open-source remote device management site

    • MeshCentral is free. Termius starts at $10 per month, billed annually.
    • Only MeshCentral lists a web app.
    • Only Termius lists iOS and Android apps.
    • MeshCentral is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    MeshCentral pricing and details

  10. Moonlight

    Open-source client for streaming PC games to other devices

    • Moonlight is free. Termius starts at $10 per month, billed annually.
    • Moonlight is open source, according to its own site.
    • Moonlight also covers remote desktop.
    Moonlight pricing and details

  11. HopToDesk

    Free open-source remote desktop with a paid device dashboard

    • HopToDesk starts at $159 per year for up to 120 devices ($15 per month billed monthly). Termius starts at $10 per month, billed annually.
    • Only HopToDesk lists a web app.
    • HopToDesk is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • HopToDesk also covers file sharing, help desk and remote desktop.
    HopToDesk pricing and details

  12. Sunshine

    Self-hosted game stream host for Moonlight clients

    • Sunshine is free. Termius starts at $10 per month, billed annually.
    • Only Termius lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Sunshine is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Sunshine also covers remote desktop.
    Sunshine pricing and details

5 more that are open source

All 17 in one table

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Termius?

Yes. Tabby, Remmina, RustDesk, Tailscale, UltraVNC, TightVNC, mRemoteNG, Apache Guacamole and 9 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Termius open source?

Termius is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Nov 13, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Termius: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.