Best Kex alternatives: apps like Kex - SSH &amp; Mosh Client

Kex is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Kex

MT — Mosh Terminal by Jaga Studio

Claude Code & Mosh Terminal

Editor's Choice

4.8(4 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

This app provides a mobile terminal experience for developers, integrating with AI coding agents to send push notifications for approvals. It offers robust SSH and Mosh connectivity, enhanced iPad functionality with keyboard support, and customizable themes for a personalized workflow.

Conduit: SSH, Mosh & SFTP by Grzegorz Witkowski

SSH, Mosh and SFTP client

Strong Contender

5.0(1 ratings)

Free

Connect to your servers, workstations, and development environments from your iPhone using SSH, Mosh, and SFTP. Offers local credential storage, hardware security key support, and tmux integration without requiring an account or subscription.

Mosh Terminal by DAZHENG ZHANG

Responsive SSH Mosh client

Worth Considering

ShadowTerm ssh & mosh Terminal

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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Pro SSH Herdr & tmux enhanced

Full-featured SSH terminalxterm compatibilitytmux support

A professional SSH and Mosh terminal application offering robust features like xterm compatibility, secure authentication via keys and certificates, and smart port forwarding. It includes a code snippet library for batch execution and background connection monitoring.

CMD: SSH, Terminal, DOS, Ping

SSH client & network tools

Network diagnostic tools (PING, TRACEROUTE, IPCONFIG)SSH client for server managementPort scanning and WHOIS lookups

This app transforms your mobile device into a professional network diagnostic terminal. It offers essential command-line tools for system administrators, network engineers, and developers to troubleshoot and manage networks on the go.

Linux Emulator & SSH, SFTP

Full terminal emulator with bash/zshNative command executionVirtual keyboard with keybind support

This app provides a full Linux terminal emulator on iOS, allowing native command-line operations without remote connections. It features a virtual keyboard, AI command generation, and customizable themes for system administration practice, script development, and more.

(5)

Termix: SSH Client & Terminal

Most powerful SSH, SFTP client

Ultimate SSH & SFTP clientAdvanced file managerCode editor with syntax highlighting

This app provides a powerful and secure SSH and SFTP client for remote server management. It features a robust terminal, advanced file manager with code editing, and customizable options for enhanced productivity. Designed with privacy and security in mind, it offers a desktop-grade experience on Apple devices.

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ServerSSH - Tmux & Mosh Client

Claude & Codex Terminal Shell

Pro-level SSH & NetworkingAI-ready smart terminalVisual dashboard & widgets

This app provides a powerful mobile command center for system administrators and developers, offering advanced SSH capabilities, a smart terminal with multi-line input, and visual server monitoring. It also includes Docker management and SFTP file transfer, optimized for iPad.

Moshi: herdr/tmux on SSH/MOSH

Agent terminal for Codex CLI

Connect to AI coding agents remotelyVoice-to-terminal command inputMosh protocol for persistent sessions

This mobile terminal app connects you to AI coding agents running on servers, allowing you to monitor and command them from anywhere. It features voice control, robust session persistence, and secure handling of SSH keys.

(567)

Blink Shell, Build & Code

The Pro tool for developers

Mosh and SSH connectionsVS Code integration (Blink Code)Remote runtime creation (Blink Build)

Transform your iOS device into a powerful terminal for coding and development. Leverage Mosh and SSH for stable, fast connections. Integrate with VS Code and manage your entire development workflow from your pocket.

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