Free, open-source alternatives to Termius

SSH client with sync. 3 apps you can run yourself instead of Termius, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.

  1. TermixBest match

    Clientless web-based server management platform with SSH terminal, tunneling, and file editing capabilities.

    15.4k starsApache-2.0Updated 12 October 2026
  2. Sshwifty

    Sshwifty is a SSH and Telnet connector made for the Web.

    3.1k starsAGPL-3.0Updated 12 October 2026
  3. WeTTY

    Terminal in browser over http/https.

    5.5k starsMITUpdated 5 October 2026

Side by side

AppStarsLicenseActivityRuns on
Termix15,410Apache-2.0Docker
Sshwifty3,129AGPL-3.0Go, Docker
WeTTY5,461MITDocker, Node.js

Why replace Termius?

Termius works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.

Questions

What is the best free alternative to Termius?

Termix is the closest open-source replacement for Termius in our list. Sshwifty and WeTTY are worth a look too, depending on what you need.

Can I self-host an alternative to Termius?

Yes. All 3 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.