Termique vs SSH Config file
Termique vs SSH Config file:
which SSH client is right for you?
SSH config files are powerful but fragile. No UI, no encryption, no cloud sync, no access control - just a text file that everyone on the team is afraid to edit. Termique gives you all the flexibility of SSH config with none of the friction.
| Feature | Termique | SSH Config file |
|---|---|---|
| Visual host management | ||
| Encrypted credential storage | AES-GCM, E2EE | |
| Cloud sync | ||
| Multi-tab SSH sessions | ||
| SFTP file transfer | Free, all plans | |
| AI terminal assistant | Free tier + Pro | |
| SSH key manager | Manual | |
| Command audit logs | Pro | |
| Import from SSH config | N/A | |
| Works without terminal knowledge | ||
| Cross-platform | Partial | |
| Price | Free + $5/mo Pro | Free |
Key differences
The config file nobody dares to touch
Every team has a shared SSH config that's grown organically for years. Nobody knows what half the entries do, and editing it means risking breaking everyone's workflow. Termique replaces it with a visual manager anyone can use safely.
Credentials in plaintext vs encrypted vault
SSH config stores hostnames and keys - but passwords and passphrases still live in your clipboard or head. Termique encrypts all credentials end-to-end with AES-GCM, syncs them to the cloud, and connects in one click. No plaintext, no clipboard exposure.
From zero to session without a manual
Setting up SSH config requires knowing the syntax, managing key permissions with chmod, and troubleshooting silently failing entries. Termique is a UI - add a host, click connect, done.
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