Side by side
electerm vs OpenSSH
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.
Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5
electerm combines remote sessions, file management, and synchronization options in one open-source application. The browser version has narrower features and a specific security disclosure to weigh before use.
Visit electerm Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
OpenSSH provides a broad set of tools for encrypted remote access, file transfer, and forwarding. Its compatibility limits reflect the project’s practice of disabling options with known weaknesses.
Visit OpenSSHThe facts
| electerm | OpenSSH | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | electerm.org | openssh.org |
| On ssh clients | #1 of 33 | #5 of 33 |
electerm: what it does well
- Free and open-source under the MIT License.
- Supports SSH, SFTP, FTP, Telnet, serial, RDP, VNC, and Spice.
- Remote files can be opened for editing.
- Bookmarks and quick commands can sync through listed services.
- Desktop, mobile, and browser versions are available.
What to know first
- Browser version lacks local terminal, serial, and web-page features.
- Online credentials are stored on the server.
- Online SSH connections are proxied through the server.
OpenSSH: what it does well
- Includes tools for login, file transfer, and key management
- Supports SSH 2, SFTP, and SCP
- Encryption starts before authentication
- Offers port forwarding and X11 forwarding
- Commercial use is permitted
What to know first
- Interoperability is not guaranteed
- Older protocols and options with known weaknesses are disabled
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