TERMIND / WEBSSH
Termind
vs. WebSSH
Termind supports multiple saved hosts and FIDO2 keys for free. Pro adds an AI Assistant and built-in Tailscale for $7.99 lifetime; WebSSH Pro costs $15.00.
Compare the detailsLower lifetime price, more free connections.
Termind’s lifetime Pro costs $7.99, versus $15.00 for WebSSH Pro. Save multiple hosts and use FIDO2 keys for free; Pro adds an AI Assistant and built-in Tailscale. WebSSH’s free tier saves one connection.
Network tools and Proxmox.
A fit for Mosh, network diagnostics, VPN-over-SSH, and Proxmox workflows, with a one-time Pro purchase.
The details that matter.
SFTP transfers
Transfer several files at once.
- Termind
- Free; multi-connection acceleration with Pro
Parallel uploads and downloads with adjustable global and per-host limits. Pro adds multiple SSH connections and smart scheduling based on file size.
- WebSSH
- Free for one saved connection
Browse, transfer, and edit remote files. Pro lets you save unlimited connections.
Port forwarding
Reach remote services through SSH tunnels.
- Termind
- Free; multi-connection acceleration with Pro
Create multiple forwarding rules for free. On macOS, Pro spreads local and dynamic forwarding traffic across multiple SSH connections.
- WebSSH
- Local and dynamic forwarding
Use SSH tunnels to access remote services. VPN-over-SSH can route traffic from other iOS apps through a tunnel.
Built-in Tailscale
Connect to your private network from the app.
- Termind
- In-app Tailnet access · Pro
Sign in and sync Tailscale devices in Vault groups; each group can use a different Tailnet. No separate client or system VPN is needed. SSH and SFTP require Tailscale SSH on the server.
- WebSSH
- No built-in Tailscale integration
Use a separate Tailscale client to reach Tailnet hosts. VPN-over-SSH is an SSH tunnel feature, not Tailnet integration.
AI assistance
Generate commands or hand off a multi-step task.
- Termind
- Free command generation; Assistant with Pro
Use your own model key. The Assistant runs commands and handles files within your chosen permissions, with skills, remote MCP tools, and optional local memory. Model usage is billed separately.
- WebSSH
- External AI through MCP
On macOS, connect an AI client to read terminal content and send commands through WebSSH’s API / MCP server.
External agents
Connect your preferred AI client.
- Termind
- Built-in MCP server · Pro
On macOS, give clients such as Codex and Claude Code access to saved hosts, SSH commands, and SFTP files. Enable tools individually and review each call in the audit log.
- WebSSH
- Built-in API / MCP server
On macOS, external clients can read terminal output, send commands, and query IP addresses, DNS, Whois, and documentation.
Server monitoring
See server health at a glance.
- Termind
- Monitor 3 servers for free; more with Pro
View live CPU, memory, disk, and network metrics across your servers. No monitoring agent is required.
- WebSSH
- Proxmox monitoring and a terminal state bar
Monitor Proxmox node CPU, memory, and storage, and view VM or LXC state. The terminal state bar can show custom status information.
Connection types
Match protocols to your environment.
- Termind
- SSH, Telnet, SFTP, and serial
Core connections are free. Serial sessions are available on macOS; combine terminals and file browsers in a multi-pane workspace.
- WebSSH
- SSH, Mosh, Telnet, SFTP
Also offers a local shell and serial connections on macOS, plus Ping, Traceroute, DNS, and Whois utilities.
Hardware Keys
Compare authentication methods and device compatibility.
- Termind
- Free; compatible across macOS and iOS
Supports FIDO2 ECDSA-SK P-256 with shared credentials across macOS and iOS. The private key stays on the hardware key.
- WebSSH
- YubiKey OTP
Reads one-time passwords from a YubiKey over NFC. FIDO2 SSH signing with ECDSA-SK or Ed25519-SK is not supported.
Platforms
Check device support and system requirements.
- Termind
- macOS & iOS
macOS 15+ · iOS 18+
- WebSSH
- macOS & iOS
Use the same app on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
Sync between devices
Bring saved settings to your other devices.
- Termind
- iCloud sync · Pro
Sync Vault, monitoring configuration, and settings. Credentials use iCloud Keychain; chats and memory stay on the device.
- WebSSH
- iCloud sync
Sync saved connections and the WebSSH database through iCloud.
Paid plans
Compare recurring and one-time costs.
- Termind
- $2.59/year or $7.99 lifetime
Annual and lifetime plans unlock the same Pro features and include Family Sharing. AI model usage is billed separately.
- WebSSH
- $15.00 lifetime Pro
The free tier saves one connection. Pro removes this limit on devices using the same Apple ID.
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