Comparison

Opencom vs Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Opencom

Features
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Opencom is a fully open-source, MIT-licensed Intercom alternative that is currently free to use. Evaluate hosted web + mobile admin apps now, or self-host with full control.

About

Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App

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Bracket is a full-featured SSH terminal client built for iOS. Connect to your servers, manage files, and work remotely โ€” all from your iPhone or iPad. SECURE SHELL TERMINAL A complete terminal emulator with full color support, customizable themes, and multiple font options. Split your screen into panes and tabs on iPad for a true workstation experience. CONNECT YOUR WAY Authenticate with passwords, SSH keys, or both. Generate Ed25519 and RSA keys directly on your device, or import existing keys. Bracket stores all credentials securely in the iOS Keychain and supports Face ID / Touch ID app lock. SFTP FILE MANAGER Browse, upload, download, rename, and delete files on your remote servers. Create directories, sort by name or date, and share files using the system share sheet. PORT FORWARDING Set up local and remote port forwarding tunnels. Monitor bandwidth in real time and manage active tunnels with ease. MOSH SUPPORT Stay connected on unreliable mobile networks with Mosh (Mobile Shell). Seamlessly roam between Wi-Fi and cellular without dropping your session. DESIGNED FOR MOBILE Auto-reconnect keeps your sessions alive. Background keep-alive prevents server timeouts. Connection groups help you organize your servers. URL schemes (ssh://, sftp://) let you connect from other apps. MULTIPLE SESSIONS & TMUX Support multiple settings with tab based terminal view. Can connect to a few servers at the same time. Support tmux sessions to ensure continuation of session in all connections. PRIVACY FIRST Bracket collects zero data. No analytics, no tracking, no telemetry. Your credentials never leave your device.

Screenshots

Opencom3 screens
Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Opencom at none against Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App's 2. Opencom also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Opencom asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Opencom versus Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpencomBracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size25 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMH JACK GABRIEL DJANOGLYViewTextmode

In-app purchases

None

Opencom

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App

Subscriptions2
  • Bracket Pro Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Bracket Max Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Opencom free?
Opencom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App free?
Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Opencom or Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App have ads?
Neither Opencom nor Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App shows ads.

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