SSH and Proxy Tools: Alternatives

A macOS application for managing SSH connections, local and remote forwarding, SOCKS proxies, routing rules and network sharing.

Good fit: Mac users who want a graphical interface for SSH tunnels and proxy routing.

Before choosing: Some features depend on edition, configuration and operating-system support. Review the user guide and license details.

An SSH client for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android, with host management and terminal access.

Good fit: People who work across desktop and mobile devices and want a dedicated SSH client.

Before choosing: Check which synchronization, forwarding, file transfer and team features are included in your chosen plan.

A macOS SSH tunnel manager compatible with OpenSSH, supporting local, remote and dynamic port forwarding.

Good fit: People managing remote sessions or SSH connections.

Before choosing: Check current macOS compatibility, authentication, forwarding options and license terms.

A macOS editor for OpenSSH client configuration and known hosts, including graphical port-forwarding configuration.

Good fit: People managing remote sessions or SSH connections.

Before choosing: It edits OpenSSH configuration; check how you will start, monitor and reconnect tunnels.

A macOS remote-connection manager covering SSH terminals, file transfer and other remote-access protocols, with SSH tunneling support.

Good fit: Administrators managing several kinds of remote connections in one application.

Before choosing: Check the Mac edition, required plugins and license terms for your environment.

A commercial SSH and terminal client for macOS, Windows and Linux.

Good fit: People managing remote sessions or SSH connections.

Before choosing: Check platform, edition, authentication, forwarding support and licensing.

A Windows remote-computing toolbox with SSH, terminal sessions and an X server.

Good fit: People managing remote sessions or SSH connections.

Before choosing: Check platform, edition, authentication, forwarding support and licensing.

A free SSH and Telnet client for Windows and Unix, with command-line companion tools.

Good fit: People managing remote sessions or SSH connections.

Before choosing: Check platform, edition, authentication, forwarding support and licensing.

A free Windows SSH and Telnet client based on PuTTY.

Good fit: People managing remote sessions or SSH connections.

Before choosing: Check current maintenance, Windows compatibility and the SSH features you require.

A Linux remote-connection manager with an SSH client and remote-desktop protocols.

Good fit: People managing remote sessions or SSH connections.

Before choosing: Check platform, edition, authentication, forwarding support and licensing.

An open-source Windows remote-connection manager supporting SSH and remote-desktop protocols.

Good fit: People managing remote sessions or SSH connections.

Before choosing: Check platform, edition, authentication, forwarding support and licensing.

A suite of SSH command-line tools, including the client, server and secure file-transfer tools.

Good fit: Users who prefer scripts and configuration files, or need a widely used SSH implementation.

Before choosing: You manage configuration and connection lifecycle yourself. Confirm available options with the installed version and its manual.

The terminal application included with macOS provides access to the command line and its installed SSH client.

Good fit: Mac users who prefer built-in tools and are comfortable entering SSH commands.

Before choosing: The terminal is not a dedicated graphical tunnel manager; configure SSH and forwarding separately.

A terminal replacement for macOS with features for working in command-line sessions.

Good fit: Mac users who spend significant time in the terminal and want a richer terminal interface.

Before choosing: SSH tunnels and their configuration still depend on the SSH tools you use in the terminal.

A free, open-source terminal for local, SSH and Telnet sessions.

Good fit: Users who want a cross-platform terminal and SSH sessions in one interface.

Before choosing: Check current platform support, connection features and plugin requirements for your workflow.

A modern terminal and development environment available for macOS, Windows and Linux.

Good fit: Developers looking for a terminal with integrated development and AI features.

Before choosing: Check current account, privacy and plan requirements, and verify SSH and forwarding workflows separately.

An open-source terminal with SSH, SFTP and other remote connections.

Good fit: People who prefer terminal-based remote workflows.

Before choosing: Check supported platforms and whether required SSH features are available.

A cross-platform terminal supporting SSH, SFTP, Telnet and other session types.

Good fit: People who prefer terminal-based remote workflows.

Before choosing: Check supported platforms and whether required SSH features are available.

An interactive remote shell designed for roaming and intermittent connections.

Good fit: People who prefer terminal-based remote workflows.

Before choosing: Check supported platforms and whether required SSH features are available.

A command-line monitor that starts SSH and restarts it when needed.

Good fit: People who need to keep SSH sessions or tunnels running.

Before choosing: Requires a separately configured SSH command; reconnection does not replace SSH security settings.

A proxy client that routes application connections through SOCKS or HTTPS proxy servers, including proxy chains.

Good fit: Users who primarily need applications to use a configured proxy.

Before choosing: A proxy client and an SSH tunnel manager solve different problems. Confirm proxy availability, DNS behavior and platform-specific capabilities.

A transparent proxy that forwards selected traffic over SSH and can tunnel DNS.

Good fit: People who need to reach remote networks through SSH.

Before choosing: Check platform support, local privileges, DNS options and protocol limitations; it is not a general-purpose SSH GUI.