Termique vs Electerm
Termique vs Electerm:
which SSH client is right for you?
Electerm is a free, actively developed, open-source terminal with a genuinely useful AI integration (bring your own OpenAI-compatible key) and flexible cloud sync options via WebDAV, gist, or a custom server. It also has a public security advisory (GHSA-g29v-q6h7-76wh) describing its encryption as a fixed, deterministic scheme with no authentication tag - meaning synced credentials can be cracked or tampered with undetected. Termique's credentials are encrypted with AES-GCM using a key derived fresh on-device from your master password, not a static, hardcoded scheme.
| Feature | Termique | Electerm |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | macOS, Windows, Linux | macOS, Windows, Linux, web |
| Price | Free + $5/mo Pro | Free, open source (MIT) |
| Encrypted credential storage | AES-GCM, E2EE, on-device key derivation | AES-192-CBC, fixed IV - documented CVE |
| Cloud sync | ||
| AI terminal assistant | Scoped to SSH session, free tier + Pro | Bring-your-own API key |
| SFTP file transfer | Free, all plans | |
| Command audit logs | Pro | |
| Mobile app | iOS + Android | Web only |
| Runtime | Tauri (native) | Electron |
Key differences
A documented encryption weakness
Electerm's own security advisory (GHSA-g29v-q6h7-76wh, CVSS 6.0) describes its encryption as using a fixed, zero initialization vector and a constant key-derivation salt with no message authentication - meaning synced bookmarks and profiles can, in principle, be cracked offline or tampered with undetected. Termique derives a fresh encryption key on-device from your master password via PBKDF2 for every credential, with no static or hardcoded component.
Bring-your-own AI vs a purpose-built assistant
Electerm's AI integration is a real feature - point it at any OpenAI-compatible endpoint and it can help write commands. It also means managing your own API key and provider relationship. Termique's assistant is scoped specifically to the active SSH session context and included on the free tier with no separate key to configure.
Native Tauri vs Electron
Electerm is Electron-based, bundling a full Chromium runtime to render a terminal. Termique uses Tauri - a Rust-based native runtime with a fraction of the memory footprint and a smaller attack surface for an app that handles SSH credentials.
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