Termique vs Royal TSX
Termique vs Royal TSX:
which SSH client is right for you?
Royal TSX (macOS) and Royal TS (Windows) are multi-protocol remote management tools that handle SSH alongside RDP, VNC, web, and other connection types. That breadth makes them popular in mixed Windows/Linux environments where admins manage both server SSH and Windows RDP from a single application. The trade-offs are real: the app is heavy, credential management requires manual document configuration, there is no cloud sync, no AI assistant, and a perpetual Pro license costs $50 per user with annual maintenance fees. Termique is SSH-focused, ships cloud sync and E2EE credentials out of the box, includes an AI assistant, and costs $5/month. If your workflow is primarily SSH, Termique is faster to set up, cheaper to run, and better suited to the task.
Competitor claims on this page last reviewed July 26, 2026.
| Feature | Termique | Royal TSX |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | macOS, Windows, Linux | macOS (Royal TSX), Windows (Royal TS) |
| Protocol support | SSH, SFTP | SSH, RDP, VNC, web, and more |
| SSH host management | Included | Included |
| Encrypted credential storage | AES-GCM, E2EE, on-device key derivation | Document-level encryption (manual) |
| Cloud sync | Included | Not available |
| AI terminal assistant | Free tier + Pro | Not available |
| SFTP file transfer | Free, all plans | Via plugin |
| SSH key manager | Included | Basic |
| Price | Free + $5/mo Pro | $50 one-time Pro + annual maintenance |
| Setup complexity | Low - account + host form | High - document model, credential store configuration |
Key differences
SSH-focused vs multi-protocol generalist
Royal TSX's strength is breadth: one application for SSH, RDP, VNC, web consoles, and more. If you manage Windows servers over RDP and Linux servers over SSH in the same workflow, that consolidation has value. Termique is deliberately SSH-focused. That focus means the UI is optimized for SSH workflows - host filtering, session tabs, terminal rendering, AI command assistance - rather than being a shared surface for half a dozen protocols with different interaction models. If SSH is your primary or only remote protocol, a focused tool will consistently outperform a generalist one on the tasks you actually do every day.
Document model vs automatic cloud sync
Royal TSX stores hosts and credentials in document files that you manage manually. Sharing a connection document with a colleague means emailing or syncing a file. Keeping it consistent across machines requires a file sync service as a prerequisite. Termique's cloud sync is built in: create a host on your desktop, and it is available on your laptop within seconds, encrypted end-to-end. The server holds only an AES-GCM ciphertext blob derived from a key that never leaves your device. There are no files to manage, no sync conflicts to resolve, and no third-party file sync service needed.
Pricing: $50 one-time plus maintenance vs $5/month
Royal TSX Pro is a one-time purchase of approximately $50 per user, which includes a free major version. Subsequent major versions require purchasing an upgrade or a maintenance plan. For individuals, the one-time model can be appealing over a multi-year horizon. For teams, the per-seat cost and upgrade overhead add up. Termique Pro is $5/month per user with no upgrade fees, no version tiers, and all new features included as they ship. For a five-person team, Termique Pro is $25/month versus $250 upfront for Royal TSX Pro seats, with AI, cloud sync, and command audit logs included at the Termique tier that Royal TSX does not offer at any price.
Platform by platform
macOS
Royal TSX is the macOS product. Termique's macOS build is native on Apple Silicon and Intel and uses the system Keychain.
Windows
Royal TS is a separate application with its own licence. Termique is one app and one account across macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android.
Linux
Neither Royal TSX nor Royal TS covers Linux. Termique ships AppImage and .deb builds for x86_64 and arm64.
When Royal TSX is still the better choice
Royal TSX is a genuinely broad remote-management tool: RDP, VNC, SSH, web pages, database consoles, S3 buckets and file transfers, all in one document with shared credentials and folder-level inheritance. If you administer a mixed estate and want one window for all of it, Termique covers only a slice of that. Royal TSX also has a free tier that is generous if you stay under its connection limit.
Switching from Royal TSX
Export the SSH connections
Royal TSX documents are .rtsz files and the application can export to CSV. Export, then filter to the SSH entries - the rest stay with Royal TSX.
Collect credentials and keys
Royal TSX shares credential objects across connections, so note which credential each SSH host used. Export keys in OpenSSH format.
Rebuild in Termique
Add the SSH hosts and mirror your folder structure as groups. Enter each credential once; it is AES-GCM encrypted on-device.
Termique vs Royal TSX: common questions
Does Termique handle RDP, VNC or database connections?
No. Termique is SSH and SFTP only. Royal TSX is the broader tool and that is the trade-off.
Does Termique have credential inheritance like Royal TSX?
Not as a first-class object model. Hosts are grouped, and credentials attach per host. Royal TSX's shared-credential model is more flexible for large estates.
Is Termique cheaper?
Termique Pro is $5/mo. Royal TSX's paid tier is a per-user licence that costs more, though its free tier may be enough if you have few connections.
Does Termique run on Windows and Linux?
Yes. Royal TSX is macOS, with Royal TS as the separate Windows product - two applications, two licences. Termique is one app on all three.
Is sync end-to-end encrypted?
Yes. The key is derived from your master password on your device; the server stores only ciphertext.
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