Alternatives to Termix

Self-hosted console for SSH sessions, remote desktops and file transfer. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as Termix.

  • Apache Guacamole

    A self-hosted remote desktop gateway that gives browser access to machines over VNC, RDP and SSH.

    FreeOpen sourceWebSelf-hosted

    Apache Guacamole is an established Apache-2.0 browser gateway for VNC, RDP and SSH, though it lacks file transfer in its listing and releases are infrequent.

  • MeshCentral

    A self-hosted remote monitoring and management server with web-based remote desktop, terminal and file transfer for every machine you run an agent on.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxSelf-hostedWeb

    MeshCentral is a self-hosted Apache-2.0 server offering web remote desktop, terminal and file management, but it requires an agent installed on every managed machine.

  • XPipe

    Manage server connections through a desktop connection hub.

    FreemiumOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinux

    XPipe is an Apache-2.0 desktop connection hub for Windows, macOS and Linux that reuses installed SSH tools, instead of a self-hosted browser console.

  • Royal TS

    Connection manager for RDP, SSH, VNC and web sessions in one window.

    FreemiumProprietaryWindowsmacOS

    Royal TS is a closed-source desktop connection manager for Windows and macOS covering RDP, SSH, VNC and web sessions, with a free tier capping connections.

  • mRemoteNG

    A tabbed connection manager for Windows that keeps all your RDP, VNC, SSH and HTTP sessions in one organised tree.

    FreeOpen sourceWindows

    mRemoteNG is a GPL-2.0 Windows desktop connection manager storing credentials in an encrypted local file, but its last stable release dates from 2019.

Also worth comparing

These listings name Termix as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.

  • 1Remote

    A Windows remote session manager for RDP, VNC, SSH and other protocols in one tabbed app.

    FreeProprietaryWindows

    Termix is a young self-hosted web console for SSH, remote desktop and file transfer, reached from a browser tab rather than a Windows app.

  • Nexterm

    A self-hosted server management tool for SSH, VNC and RDP connections in the browser.

    FreeOpen sourceWebSelf-hosted

    Termix is a self-hosted browser console for SSH, remote desktop and file transfer, though it is a young project.

  • Remote Desktop Manager

    A connection manager that keeps RDP, VNC, SSH and other remote sessions in one workspace.

    FreemiumProprietaryWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS

    Termix is a free self-hosted browser console for SSH, remote desktop and file transfer, though it is a young project and centralises stored credentials.

  • Warpgate

    Centralize access to internal services through a bastion host.

    FreeOpen sourceLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWeb

    Termix is a young open-source self-hosted web console for SSH, remote desktop and file transfer, which stores credentials centrally rather than acting as a bastion host.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.