Termius vs Vibe SSH Terminal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Termius
This app provides a modern SSH client and terminal for seamless remote access across devices. It offers a desktop-grade terminal experience with advanced features like multi-tab support, custom themes, and saved commands. Securely manage connections and credentials with cloud sync and hardware key authentication.
- SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, SFTP support
- Virtual keyboard with special keys
- Multi-tab interface and split-view
- Cloud vault for encrypted credentials
- Customizable themes and fonts
- Saved commands and shell scripts
- Hardware FIDO2 key authentication
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Termius is an SSH client and terminal, as it should be. Connect with one tap from any mobile and desktop device—no re-entering IP addresses, ports, and passwords. With a free Termius Starter plan, you can: · Connect from your mobile and desktop device with SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, and SFTP. · Get a desktop-grade terminal experience with a virtual keyboard covering all the special keys required, or connect your Bluetooth keyboard. · Use gestures or shake the device while in the terminal to emulate stroking of Tab, arrows, PgUp/Down, Home, and End, etc. · Work in several sessions simultaneously with a multi-tab interface and split-view support. · Authenticate using hardware FIDO2 keys. · Set custom environment variables. · Customize your terminal themes and fonts for each connection. · Save your favorite and frequently used commands and shell scripts to execute them with a tap instead of typing. · Quickly access the unified history of your terminal commands. · Get the support of ECDSA and ed25519 keys and a chacha20-poly1305 cipher. · Ad-free. With the Termius Pro plan, you can also: · Access your connection settings and credentials from any device, anytime, with an encrypted cloud vault. · No limitations on the number of devices to sync. · Run your saved commands on multiple sessions or servers, or instantly get them autocompleted in the terminal. · Connect through Proxy and jump servers. · Integrate with AWS and DigitalOcean. · Protect your credentials with Touch ID or Face ID and your account with two-factor authentication. · Keep your keys on your machine with SSH agent forwarding. Termius reinvents the command line experience. We strive to make remote access for admins and engineers a more productive and enjoyable experience. Termius Pro Subscription is available through auto-renewable annual or monthly subscriptions (prices vary by region). It attaches to the Termius account to enable access to backup, sync, and all Pro benefits on multiple devices across all platforms supported by Termius. A subscription may be used both for personal and business purposes. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription will renew automatically. Cancellation of a future subscription may be made up to 24 hours before the end of the trial period. The actual subscription may not be manually canceled before its termination date. Subscriptions may be managed, including disabling auto-renewal, in the Account Settings after purchase. Please review our privacy policy https://termius.com/privacy_policy.html and terms of use https://termius.com/terms_of_use.html.
Vibe SSH Terminal
A powerful mobile SSH client for developers and sysadmins. Connect to servers, run commands, manage files, and monitor system performance with AI-powered voice input and command suggestions. Optimized for DevOps workflows, it offers secure credential storage and a seamless on-the-go infrastructure management experience.
- AI Voice Input for Terminal
- AI Voice Command Suggestions
- Powerful SSH Terminal with Keyboard Support
- Live Server Stats Visualization
- SFTP File Manager
- Server Manager with Organization
- Multi-Session SSH
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Vibe SSH Terminal is a powerful SSH client built for developers, sysadmins, and DevOps engineers. Connect to your servers, run commands, manage files, monitor system performance, and generate shell commands with AI — all from your iPhone or iPad. Whether you're troubleshooting production issues, deploying updates, or checking server health, Vibe SSH Terminal gives you the speed, visibility, and control you need to manage infrastructure on the go. Key Features • AI Voice Input for Terminal Dictate commands and text hands-free directly inside your SSH sessions. • Optimized for Vibe Coding Works seamlessly with AI coding tools like Claude Code or Codex running on remote servers, with fast input and an extended keyboard designed for terminal workflows. • AI Voice Command Get AI-powered suggestions for shell commands, scripts, and configuration edits directly in the terminal. • Powerful SSH Terminal Fast and responsive terminal with full keyboard support including arrow keys, ESC, CTRL shortcuts, and vi/vim editing. • Live Server Stats Visualize server performance with real-time metrics including memory, disk, and load. • Command Snippets Save frequently used commands and run them instantly when you connect to your servers. • SFTP File Manager Upload, download, edit, and manage files using the built-in SFTP browser. • Server Manager Organize servers with labels, search by name or host, and quickly connect to your infrastructure. • Extended Terminal Keyboard Full command-line keyboard including ESC, CTRL, arrows, and shortcuts optimized for terminal workflows. • Multi-Session SSH Open multiple SSH sessions and switch between them easily. Built for DevOps Workflows Vibe SSH Terminal helps you manage real infrastructure from anywhere: • Connect to Linux servers • Run shell commands • Monitor production systems • Edit configuration files • Transfer files with SFTP • Execute automation commands • Troubleshoot incidents on the go All from a single powerful mobile terminal. Privacy & Security Your infrastructure security is our priority. • SSH credentials and private keys are stored securely on your device • Server connections never leave your device • No server credentials are shared with AI features AI assistance only processes the text you choose to send for command or coding help. Manage servers, run commands, monitor performance, and automate workflows — all from one powerful mobile SSH terminal. Download Vibe SSH Terminal and manage your infrastructure from anywhere. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of use https://septudio.com/terms-of-use and privacy policy https://septudio.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Termius at 19K against Vibe SSH Terminal's 39. Termius also leads on chart position (#3 vs unranked). Vibe SSH Terminal's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Termius sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month and Vibe SSH Terminal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Vibe SSH Terminal holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Termius has 19K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Termius's written reviews are positive against 83% of Vibe SSH Terminal's.
Termius ships an update fortnightly, Vibe SSH Terminal every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Termius | Vibe SSH Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (19K ratings) | 4.9 (39 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 19K — better | 39 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #3 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 226 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Termius Corporation | 婉媚 邵 |
Customer experience
Termius
Vibe SSH Terminal
Bugs and requests
Termius
Reported bugs
3 issues- Syncing issues causing data loss
- Keyboard and cursor issues on iPad
- Freezing and unresponsiveness after background use
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for ProxyCommand
- Improve keyboard handling and arrow key functionality
- Implement iCloud sync instead of proprietary cloud
- Provide a one-time purchase option for individual users
Vibe SSH Terminal
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Termius
- Termius Pro Monthly3 Days trial$15.001 Month
- Termius Pro Monthly$15.001 Month
- Termius Pro Annual14 Days trial$119.001 Year
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- Termius Pro Annual$119.001 Year
Vibe SSH Terminal
- Vibe SSH Pro$1.991 Month
- Vibe SSH Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Vibe SSH Pro$39.99









