Termique vs Tabby
Termique vs Tabby:
which SSH client is right for you?
Tabby (renamed from Terminus in 2021) is a capable open-source terminal with SSH support, but it's Electron-based and plugin-heavy. Termique trades plugin flexibility for a cohesive, fast, native experience with built-in AI, cloud sync, and encrypted credential vaulting.
| Feature | Termique | Tabby |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | macOS, Windows, Linux | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| SSH host management | ||
| Encrypted credential storage | AES-GCM, E2EE | Plugin-dependent |
| Cloud sync | ||
| Multi-tab SSH sessions | ||
| SFTP file transfer | Free, all plans | |
| AI terminal assistant | Free tier + Pro | |
| SSH key manager | Basic | |
| Command audit logs | Pro | |
| Runtime | Tauri (native) | Electron |
| Memory footprint | ~80 MB | ~400 MB+ |
| Price | Free + $5/mo Pro | Free, open source |
Key differences
Native vs Electron
Tabby is built on Electron, which means it ships a full Chromium browser just to render a terminal. Termique uses Tauri - a native Rust runtime. Cold start under 2 seconds, fraction of the memory.
Built-in AI vs no AI
Tabby has no AI assistant. Termique's AI is scoped to the active SSH session - it reads your terminal context and suggests commands. You review before anything runs.
Coherent product vs plugin ecosystem
Tabby's power comes from plugins, but that means setup, versioning conflicts, and inconsistent UX. Termique ships everything - credentials, cloud sync, AI, SFTP, audit logs - in one tested, coherent app.
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