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Termius

Termius

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  • Latest Version

    Termius 9.16.0 LATEST

  • Review by

    Daniel Leblanc

  • Operating System

    Windows 7 64 / Windows 8 64 / Windows 10 64 / Windows 11

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  • Author / Product

    Termius Corporation / External Link

  • Filename

    Install Termius.exe

Termius is a powerful and modern SSH and SFTP client for Windows designed for system administrators, developers, and IT professionals.

It offers a cross-platform experience with seamless connectivity to remote servers and devices.

Termius Screenshot 1

With advanced features like end-to-end encryption, multi-device sync, and automation tools, Termius is an excellent alternative to traditional SSH clients like PuTTY and WinSCP.

Whether you're managing a single server or an extensive cloud-based infrastructure, it simplifies remote system access while maintaining top-notch security.

Key Features

Cross-Platform Support – Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.

Intuitive Interface – User-friendly terminal with customizable themes.

Sync and Cloud Backup – Save your hosts and settings across multiple devices.

SFTP File Transfer – Integrated SFTP functionality for easy file management.

Port Forwarding – Secure access to remote resources.

End-to-End Encryption – Strong AES-256 encryption ensures secure communications.

Multiple Connection Support – Manage multiple SSH sessions simultaneously.

Snippets and Automation – Store reusable commands for faster workflows.

Mosh Protocol Support – Enables smooth performance on unstable networks.

Password and Key Authentication – Supports both authentication methods for added security.

User Interface (UI)

It provides a clean and modern UI compared to traditional SSH clients. The dashboard offers an organized view of all your stored servers and keys.

Termius Screenshot 2

The tabbed interface allows users to switch between multiple SSH sessions seamlessly. Additionally, customizable themes and fonts make it visually appealing while improving usability.

Installation and Setup
  • Download the app installer from the official website or FileHorse.
  • Install the software following the guided setup process.
  • Create an account (optional but recommended for syncing settings across devices).
  • Add a Host by entering the SSH server details, including IP address, username, and authentication method (password or SSH key).
  • Connect and start managing remote servers effortlessly.
How to Use
  • Open Termius and sign in (if using cloud sync).
  • Add a new host by clicking on the "New Host" button.
  • Enter connection details – hostname, port, username, and authentication method.
  • Save the connection for quick access later.
  • Click Connect to establish an SSH session.
  • Use the Terminal to execute commands on the remote system.
  • Transfer files via SFTP by opening the file transfer interface.
  • Utilize Snippets to automate repetitive command sequences.
Termius Screenshot 3

FAQ

Is Termius for PC free to use?
Yes, the app offers a free version with basic SSH functionality. However, advanced features like sync, snippets, and team collaboration require a premium subscription.

Does Termius support SSH key authentication?
Yes, it allows users to authenticate using SSH keys, providing a more secure login method.

Can I use Termius without an internet connection?
Yes, it works offline. However, features like cloud sync require an active internet connection.

Is Termius secure?
Yes, it employs AES-256 encryption for data security, ensuring safe communication between devices.

Does Termius support SFTP file transfer?
Yes, it includes an integrated SFTP client for easy file transfer between local and remote systems.

Alternatives

PuTTY – A free, lightweight SSH client but lacks modern UI and additional features.

MobaXterm – A powerful alternative with built-in X11 server and multiple remote session support.

WinSCP – A dedicated SFTP and FTP client, but lacks SSH features.

Bitvise SSH Client – Offers SSH and SFTP with advanced tunneling features.

OpenSSH for Windows – A built-in Windows alternative for command-line SSH access.

Pricing

Free Plan – Basic SSH client with essential features.

Pro Plan ($10/month or $8.33/month billed annually) – Includes sync, snippets, and advanced terminal features.

Team Plan ($20/user/month) – Collaboration tools, audit logs, and team management features.

Enterprise Plan – Custom pricing for large organizations.

System Requirements
  • OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
  • RAM: 2GB minimum (4GB recommended)
  • Storage: 200MB free space
  • Internet: Required for cloud sync and team collaboration features
PROS
  • Modern and intuitive UI
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Sync across devices
  • Secure encryption and authentication methods
  • Integrated SFTP for seamless file transfer
CONS
  • Some advanced features locked behind a paywall
  • Heavier compared to lightweight alternatives like PuTTY
  • Cloud-based sync may not be ideal for highly sensitive environments
Conclusion

Termius is an excellent choice for system administrators and developers looking for a powerful, modern, and secure SSH and SFTP client. Its user-friendly interface, cross-device synchronization, and advanced features set it apart from traditional clients like PuTTY.

While the free version covers basic SSH needs, the premium plans unlock powerful tools for automation, security, and team collaboration.

Also Available: Download Termius for Mac

  • Termius 9.16.0 Screenshots

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    Termius 9.16.0 Screenshot 1
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What's new in this version:

Termius 9.16.0
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 9.15.2
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 9.14.0
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 9.13.1
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 9.12.0
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 9.11.0
- A new version of Helium Autocomplete is here. It introduces an input field that allows you to input commands without any delays, even on high-latency networks. Also, this release includes significant groundwork for further autocomplete improvements. Stay tuned for upcoming releases.
- UI and stability improvements


Termius 9.10.0
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 9.9.3
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 9.9.0
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 9.8.7
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 9.8.6
- New app icon
- Stability improvements
- Added the ability to duplicate port forwarding rules
- Update brand colors for host icons slightly
- Six new terminal themes were introduced: Kanagawa Wave, Kanagawa Dragon, Kanagawa Lotus, Hacker Blue, Hacker Green, and Hacker Red

Fixed:
- a bug that could freeze the application right after opening a Command Palette
- a bug when the font was not set up correctly in the terminal when you connect to a host in a new window
- a bug when reconnecting a session within a Split View was not possible


Termius 9.8.5
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 9.8.4
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 9.8.3
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 9.7.2
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 9.6.1
- Vault management is now available for team users. Set your teammates' permissions to access vaults right in the app.
- Fixed a bug with connections using hmac-sha2-512-etm@openssh.com and chacha20-poly1305@openssh.com
- Other stability improvements


Termius 9.5.0
- Two new terminal themes were introduced: Everforest Dark and Everforest Light


Termius 9.4.1
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 9.3.3
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 9.3.2
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 9.3.1
- Granting team vault permissions is now easier. Set user permissions in the app when they join the team
- Fixed a bug with the "Use Option key as meta" setting
- Fixed a bug with the wrong commands' order when executing a snippet in PowerShell
- Other stability improvements


Termius 9.2.0
Updated existing fonts to support Nerd Font v3. Here is the list of nerd fonts in the application: FiraCode, JetBrainsMono, Meslo, Sorce Code Pro, Sorce Code Pro Medium, AnonymousPro, DejaVu Sans Mono, Droid Sans Mono, Fira Mono, Fira Mono Medium, Inconsolata, Ubuntu Mono, Cascadia Code
- Added bold weight for DejaVu Sans Mono, Inconsolata-g, Cascadia Code, Fira Code, JetBrains Mono, Meslo
- Improved overall terminal performance and made smaller fonts more dense
- Added the ability to close a tab with a middle mouse click
- The "+" (New Tab) button is now always visible on the interface
- Fixed a dynamic port forwarding when the bind address is set to "localhost."
- The app now autofocuses the PIN field when connecting with -sk SSH key pairs


Termius 9.1.1
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 9.1.0
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 9.0.0
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 8.12.9
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 8.12.7
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 8.12.6
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 8.12.5
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 8.12.4
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 8.12.2
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 8.12.1
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 8.11.2
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 8.11.0
- Added support for biometric keys on Windows based on the Windows Hello APIs
- Four new terminal themes were introduced: Ayu Dark, Ayu Light, Cyberpunk, and Cyberpunk Scarlet
- Enhanced terminal autocomplete stability
- Other stability and UI improvements


Termius 8.10.4
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 8.10.0
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 8.9.9
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 8.9.7
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Termius 8.9.4
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 8.9.1
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 8.5.2
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 8.4.0
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 8.2.0
- Introduced six new terminal themes: Gruvbox Dark, Gruvbox Light, Material Dark, Material Light, Manhattan, and Plastic World


Termius 8.1.2
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 8.1.0
- Added the auto-reconnect for SSH sessions
- Stability and performance improvements


Termius 8.0.5
- Fixed a bug in autocomplete in PowerShell when the text was not correctly erased in some cases


Termius 8.0.4
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 8.0.2
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 8.0.1
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 8.0.0
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 7.59.9
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 7.59.2
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 7.59.1
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 7.58.7
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 7.58.6
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 7.58.5
- Stability improvements


Termius 7.58.4
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 7.58.3
- Fixed a change of terminal themes when switching between autocomplete suggestions


Termius 7.58.2
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 7.57.0
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Termius 7.56.4
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 7.56.1
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 7.56.0
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 7.55.2
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 7.54.2
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 7.54.1
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 7.53.0
- Fixed issues when SSH connections with keys could not start


Termius 7.52.1
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 7.52.0
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 7.51.1
Fixed:
- incorrect handling of mouse events in the terminal
- issues with keyboard-interactive prompts


Termius 7.51.0
Fixed:
- incorrect handling of mouse events in the terminal
- issues with keyboard-interactive prompts


Termius 7.50.1
- Made keyword highlighting enabled by default
- Fixed the display of keyboard-interactive prompts during the SSH connection process
- Fixed an issue potentially causing the desktop app to be out of sync with the mobile apps


Termius 7.50.0
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 7.49.0
- Ability to have up to 16 sessions in Split View
- Ability to resize a Split View pane
- Improved SFTP read and write performance
- Identity autocomplete in the Username and Password fields. It is now easy to find the right identity and create one based on the credentials from other hosts
- Minor UI/UX improvements


Termius 7.48.0
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 7.47.0
- Custom layouts in Split View: a pane can now be split vertically or horizontally
- Ability to move a session in Split View back to a separate tab
- Suggestions for directories in Autocomplete
- Better performance of the terminal in SSH sessions
- A fix for the issue with FIDO2 keys in hostchains
- Several more bugfixes and improved stability


Termius 7.46.2
- Change log not available for this version


Termius 7.45.3
- Stability improvements


Termius 7.45.1
- Added the ability to execute a command or snippet in all terminals in a split view
- Added the ability to open Termius in a new window
- Provided various UX/UI improvements
- Fixed issues with connecting to Mikrotik devices through SFTP


Termius 7.44.0
- Snippets and SFTP are no longer paid features
- A new option in the host context menu allowing you to copy and share an ssh link
- Ability to generate security keys (ed25519-sk, ecdsa-sk)
- Ability to import discoverable (aka resident) SSH keys from FIDO2 devices
- Performance improvements to SFTP concerning file transfer from local to remote hosts
- Double click on a history item connects you to the host
- Fixed the inability to re-connect and a few other issues


Termius 7.43.3
- Split view. You can open up to 4 terminals inside a single tab.
- Enterprise SSO. Termius supports more than 30 identity providers.


Termius 7.42.2
- Fixed incorrectly displayed value of the subscription price


Termius 7.42.1
- Fix connections with parameters set in the group


Termius 7.42.0
- Fixed the Autocomplete functionality behaving incorrectly in local and SSH connections with PowerShell
- Stability and performance improvements


Termius 7.41.3
- Fixed a sync issue caused by the import functionality


Termius 7.41.2
- Snippet Packages allows organizing snippets into one-level groups to put the same type of snippets in one place and simplify snippet management in general.
- It's easier now to create port forwarding rules
- Added support for discoverable (resident) ecdsa-sk and ed25519-sk keys


Termius 7.40.2
- Fixed an issue causing a blank screen on start


Termius 7.40.1
- Automatic detection of server OSes allowing Termius to show their logos instead of generic icons
- ed25519-sk and ecdsa-sk keys are working without admin permissions on Windows
- The DigitalOcean integration imports a Droplet’s public IP address if it exists, otherwise - a private one
- Fixed sorting by name
- Fixed an issue causing the terminal to have incorrect size in Telnet sessions
- Renamed the subscription plans


Termius 7.39.0
- Ability to execute a snippet in all active sessions


Termius 7.38.2
- Sync with AWS and DigitalOcean clouds. Automatic sync of changes in your infrastructure at AWS or DigitalOcean to Termius will save you from the nightmare of updating data every time your system scales up/down
- Added the ability to manually switch between the app's color schemes
- Added the ability to switch terminal emulation types in Preferences
- Updated color palettes in some of the terminal themes
- Fixed an issue causing the terminal to have incorrect size in Telnet sessions
- Fixed inability to use port forwarding with host chaining
- Fixed an issue with the input mode in terminal session sharing
- Stability and performance improvements


Termius 7.37.2
- Fixed an issue with CSV import


Termius 7.37.0
- Host chaining setting in groups for easier management of infrastructure involving advanced security. It's now possible to specify a host chain consisting of jump or bastion host servers for many hosts at once – by specifying it in the group containing the hosts
- Ability to generate a biometric key based on the Secure Enclave and use it for SSH authentication. The function is available for MacOS and can be found on the Keychain screen
- Ability to import from CSV and MobaXterm
- Performance improvements concerning scrolling in the terminal


Termius 7.36.1
- Stability improvements


Termius 7.35.5
- Fixed an issue preventing the app from a restart after an update has been downloaded


Termius 7.35.4
- Autocomplete for snippets
- New terminal color schemes: Dracula, Nord Light, Nord Dark, Monokai
- New fonts: Meslo Nerd Font, JetBrains Mono Nerd Font, Fira Code Nerd Font and Cascadia Code
- Fixed an incorrect order of running snippets on Windows
- Security improvements and more bugfixes


Termius 7.34.1
- Stability improvements


Termius 7.32.0
- Made it possible to use an empty password during SSH authentication
- Stability improvements


Termius 7.28.0
- Made it possible to generate ED25519, ECDSA and RSA keys (on the Keychain screen)
- Brought back the SFTP path input field
- Fixed issues with adding tags


Termius 7.27.0
- Added an option to open file for SFTP with download/upload
- Added autosave indicators to the edit forms
- Fixed snippet execution on hosts running Windows
- Termius for Teams: fixed multiple group sharing confirmation
- Some UI improvements and UI-related bugfixes


Termius 7.26.2
- Stability improvements


Termius 7.26.1
- Added support for TOTP as a second authentication factor
- Other stability and security improvements


Termius 7.24.1
- Live terminal sessions - ability to share a session with other Termius users
- The '+ New' / edit forms have been reworked and now save changes automatically


Termius 7.23.2
Added:
- single sign-on via Apple ID and Google Account
- support for the new format of PuTTY keys (PPK3)
- verbose connection logs to help troubleshoot connection issuesa


Termius 7.22.1
- Improved import from SecureCRT - made it possible to import Keys, Passwords, and Port Forwarding rules
- Other stability and security improvements