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Prompt vs Core Shell: catalog facts
Prompt	Core Shell
Paid Paid app; one purchase covers all supported Apple platforms.	Freemium Free basic version; Premium starts at $14.99.
macOS, iOS	macOS, iOS
SSH, Mosh and Eternal Terminal connections Native app on Mac, iPhone, iPad and visionOS	Full OpenSSH compatibility, including certificates and proxy jump macOS Keychain integration for passphrases
Apple platforms only Paid and closed source	macOS 15 or later only Tags, sync and scripting require Premium
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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