Prompt
What Prompt is
Prompt is a paid native terminal emulator and SSH client for connecting to remote servers. From Panic, it supports SSH, Mosh, Eternal Terminal, Telnet, port forwarding, and local shells on Mac, with tabs for managing sessions. Terminal emulation includes optional GPU acceleration, mouse support for terminal applications, and a claimed speed of up to 10x faster. Users can save commands as Clips and customize themes, fonts, and the iOS keyboard. Panic Sync can synchronize servers, passwords, keys, and Clips across Prompt devices, but synchronization is all-or-nothing and does not connect Prompt data with Transmit or Nova. Prompt can create device-specific Secure Enclave keys that cannot be exported or synced. On iOS and iPadOS, Apple Shortcuts can connect to saved servers or run saved Clips. Prompt 3 is distributed through the App Store and supports macOS, iOS/iPadOS, and visionOS. A 7-day trial is available.
Who it suits
Prompt suits people who need terminal and remote-server access on supported Apple platforms. It is useful for users needing several protocols, port forwarding, tabs, saved commands, or device synchronization.
What it does well
- Supports SSH, Mosh, Telnet, and Eternal Terminal
- Port forwarding and session tabs
- Clips save frequent commands
- Optional GPU acceleration and mouse support
- 7-day trial available
What to know first
- No free plan
- Sync is all-or-nothing
- Secure Enclave keys cannot be exported
- Most features disable after subscription lapses
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prompt 3 one-time purchase | One-Time purchase of $49 · No future charges · Access to Mac, iOS/iPadOS, and visionOS apps | $49, paid once |
| Prompt 3 One Time | Prompt 3 One Time $49.99 · App Store in-app purchase | $49.99, paid once |
| Prompt 3 subscription | $9.99 USD/year · Unlimited access on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS · Panic Sync · Major versions while subscribed | $9.99 a year |
As panic.com lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Prompt provides broad terminal connection support with tabs, Clips, customization, and Apple-platform integration. Its paid model, sync limitation, and post-subscription restrictions should be considered alongside the available trial and protocol coverage.
Facts from Prompt's own pages
- After subscription
- After a subscription lapses, most features are disabled, but Quick Connect remains available to a limited extent and users can export servers, Clips, and keys. · help.panic.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Clips and customization
- Users can save frequently used commands as Clips and customize themes, fonts, and the iOS keyboard. · panic.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Connections
- It supports SSH, Mosh, Eternal Terminal, Telnet, and local shells on Mac. · apps.apple.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Distribution
- Prompt 3 is available exclusively through the App Store. · help.panic.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1997 · panic.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Portland, Oregon, United States · panic.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Panic Sync
- Panic Sync can sync servers, passwords, keys, and Clips across Prompt devices. · help.panic.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Prompt's analytics are described as anonymous and do not collect terminal input or output, hostnames, passwords, SSH keys, or Clip contents. · help.panic.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Security
- Prompt can generate device-specific Secure Enclave keys that cannot be exported or synced between devices. · help.panic.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Shortcuts integration
- On iOS and iPadOS, Apple Shortcuts can connect to a saved server or connect and run a saved Clip. · help.panic.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- Panic lists [email protected] as its Prompt support contact. · panic.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Sync limitation
- Panic Sync is all-or-nothing and does not currently sync Prompt data with Transmit or Nova. · help.panic.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Terminal features
- Prompt offers terminal emulation described as up to 10x faster, optional GPU acceleration, and mouse support for terminal applications. · panic.com, 11 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Prompt is a native terminal emulator and SSH client for connecting to remote servers. · panic.com, 11 Oct 2026
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