Bast vs Core Shell
| Bast | Core Shell | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | macOS, iOS |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported protocols | SSH, SFTP | SSH/OpenSSH, SFTP, serial |
| Supported platforms | macOS, Linux, Windows 11 | macOS, iOS, iPadOS |
| SFTP support | Yes | Yes |
| Port forwarding | Yes | No |
| Session management | — | tabs |
Both are listed in Best SSH Clients. On Freedom251, Bast scores higher on our published basis.