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Bitvise SSH Client vs Termius

Both stand on ssh clients. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Bitvise SSH Client

Free plan Windows

Bitvise SSH Client combines terminal access, tunneling, and graphical or scripted SFTP workflows. It requires an SSH server and is a Windows-only option.

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Termius covers remote connection tools, encrypted vaults, and team sharing across desktop and mobile platforms. Its free Starter tier includes SSH and SFTP, while cloud vault and collaboration capabilities sit in paid plans.

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The facts

	Bitvise SSH Client	Termius
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	No
Runs on	Windows	Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Pro: $10 a month
Plans published	2	5
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	bitvise.com	termius.com
On ssh clients	#8 of 33	#12 of 33

Bitvise SSH Client: what it does well

Free to use in all types of environments.
SFTP supports resumable and recursive transfers.
Terminal supports three listed terminal types.
Command-line clients support unattended use.
Supports Windows desktop and server editions.

What to know first

Requires an SSH server; it cannot run standalone.
Available for Windows, not other listed platforms.
Support is primarily by email.

Termius: what it does well

Supports SSH, SFTP, Telnet, and Mosh.
Encrypted local data copies support offline access.
Starter is free for commercial usage.
Team plan includes real-time collaboration.

What to know first

Pro is billed annually at $10/month.
Team costs $20/month per seat when paid annually.
Business costs $30/month per seat when paid annually.
Enterprise pricing is custom.

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