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Blink Shell vs ZOC
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.
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Blink Shell provides a mobile terminal with remote protocols, local tools, file access, and coding integrations. Its subscription plans separate the core terminal and Blink Code from the additional remote runtimes in Blink Build.
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ZOC provides extensive terminal, SSH, emulation, automation, and transfer options for professional users. Its paid licensing and technical focus make it less suited to occasional general-purpose connections.
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| Blink Shell | ZOC | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Blink+: $19.99 a year | ZOC9 license: $79.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | ZOC |
| Website | blink.sh | emtec.com |
| On ssh clients | #26 of 33 | #30 of 33 |
Blink Shell: what it does well
- Supports SSH, Mosh, SFTP, and SCP
- Includes local UNIX tools
- Mosh can preserve connections during sleep
- Connects with VS Code and coding services
- Offers iCloud host synchronization
What to know first
- Available platforms are iOS and iPadOS
- Blink Build requires a separate subscription
- Blink+ costs $19.99 a year
- Remote runtimes cost $7.99 a month
ZOC: what it does well
- Supports Windows and macOS
- Broad terminal emulation selection
- Multiple file-transfer protocols
- REXX scripting and login automation
- SSH hardware-token support
What to know first
- No free plan
- Listed license is $79.99 a month
- Cannot run on multiple computers simultaneously
- Primarily targets technical users
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