Best Shepherd alternatives: apps like Shepherd: AI Agents &amp; SSH

Whether you want more options like Shepherd or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Shepherd

Conduit: SSH, Mosh & SFTP by Grzegorz Witkowski

SSH, Mosh and SFTP client

Editor's Choice

5.0(2 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.

Sandbox Relay by Eric Boumendil

Chat with your coding agent

Strong Contender

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

Pocket Console: Cloud Tools by Gurinder Bhangu

Cloud Admin for Developers

Worth Considering

SSH terminal built for tmux

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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More apps like Shepherd

pmosh

Remote tmux session attachment via SSHSmooth scrollback for coding toolsMultiple tabbed sessions

This app connects to your existing server's tmux sessions via SSH, allowing you to manage your command-line tools and coding environments remotely. It offers features like multiple tabs, on-device key generation, and customizable on-screen keys for a seamless developer experience.

(1)

freemium

Multiplex — SSH tmux Terminal

Every session, its own window

Live session monitoringStage Manager and Split View supportAI agent session integration

This app provides a powerful terminal experience for remote sessions on iPhone and iPad. It offers live session monitoring, seamless window management, and built-in support for AI agent sessions, files, and links.

free with in-app purchases

(1)

Glyph-perfect SSH terminal

Outpost: SSH Client

Glyph-perfect rendering of terminal charactersNerd Font icon and Powerline prompt supportSecure credential storage with Face ID

This app provides a precise SSH terminal experience on mobile, ensuring your shell's appearance, including icons and special characters, is rendered correctly. It prioritizes security with iOS Keychain integration and offers features for efficient remote work, such as multiple server connections and a custom keyboard bar.

(1)

free

All Your Hosts in One Place

Nice SSH

Fast and responsive terminalSecure SSH with key authenticationSFTP file transfer

A secure and intuitive remote connection manager for servers. It offers a fast terminal, SSH access with key authentication, SFTP file transfers, and VNC for visual control. The app features encrypted key storage and cross-device sync for seamless management.

(3)

free

Termiux - Modern SSH Client

SFTP, Terminal, FTP, Dev Tools

SSH terminal for remote server accessFTP and SFTP client for secure file transfersMulti-session terminal connections

This app provides secure remote access to servers via SSH, SFTP, and FTP. It offers a desktop-class terminal experience for managing Linux, VPS, and cloud instances directly from a mobile device.

free with in-app purchases

(3)

Rule your agents from anywhere

Moshroom

SSH and Mosh connectionsRemote file browsing and editingFlexible typing modes (Direct, Composer)

Access your servers and developer tools from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Manage projects, interact with AI coding agents, and execute commands remotely with flexible typing modes and secure credential management.

(0)

free

Mosh, tmux, herdr, AI Agents

TermRover - SSH Terminal

Advanced tmux integrationImage and screenshot sharing to agentsVoice dictation for prompts

This mobile terminal app is designed for managing coding agents and long-running server sessions. It offers first-class tmux integration, allowing users to send images and dictate prompts by voice directly to their agents.

(5)

freemium