Termique vs WindTerm
Termique vs WindTerm:
which SSH client is right for you?
WindTerm is a fast, memory-efficient terminal with genuinely useful tmux integration and the ability to broadcast commands across multiple sessions at once. It's also only partially open source, has had sporadic release activity, and its "cloud sync" is limited to bookmarks and themes via a GitHub or Gitee gist - credentials stay local with no way to share a host with a teammate. Termique syncs your hosts and credentials end-to-end encrypted, ships regular releases, and adds deliberate host sharing on top.
Competitor claims on this page last reviewed July 26, 2026.
| Feature | Termique | WindTerm |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | macOS, Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Price | Free + $5/mo Pro | Free (partially open source, Apache-2.0) |
| Encrypted credential storage | AES-GCM, E2EE, on-device key derivation | Local, master-password protected |
| Cloud sync scope | Full host and credential sync | Bookmarks and themes only (gist) |
| Host sharing | Pro | Not available |
| AI terminal assistant | Free tier + Pro | Not available |
| SFTP file transfer | Free, all plans | Included |
| Command audit logs | Pro | Not available |
| Mobile app | iOS + Android | Not available |
| Release cadence | Regular releases | Sporadic |
Key differences
Bookmarks sync vs full credential sync
WindTerm's sync feature covers bookmarks, themes, and quick commands via a secret gist - genuinely useful for personal config portability, but it doesn't touch credentials, and there's no mechanism to share a host with a teammate. Termique syncs the full host library, including encrypted credentials, and lets you share a host with a colleague directly from the app.
Partially open source vs fully auditable
WindTerm's source is released under Apache-2.0, but the project has described its own release as partial - not every component is public. Termique's cryptographic operations run in Rust on your device; the client and its behavior are the parts that matter for trusting how your credentials are handled.
Built for one machine vs built for a team
WindTerm has no concept of sharing a host or credential with another person - it's a personal tool by design. Termique includes host sharing at the Pro tier, so handing a teammate access to a server doesn't mean reading a password over Slack. A shared credential is encrypted in transit and at rest but decryptable by our servers, which is what lets it reach the recipient without you being online.
Platform by platform
All three desktops
Both are cross-platform and both are native rather than Electron. The real difference is sync and accounts, not the operating system list.
Mobile
WindTerm is desktop-only. If you want the same host list on a phone during an on-call rotation, that is where Termique's iOS and Android apps come in.
When WindTerm is still the better choice
WindTerm is free, open source, needs no account, and covers SSH, Telnet, serial and a local shell with a fast native UI. It is deliberately local-only, which for some people is the entire point - no server, no vendor, nothing to trust. If you want zero accounts and full source availability, WindTerm is a strong answer and Termique's sync is not a feature you want.
Switching from WindTerm
Find your session files
WindTerm stores profiles under a .wind directory beside the executable or in your home folder. Sessions are readable JSON-like config, so you can see each host, port and username.
Note your credentials
WindTerm can encrypt its session store with a master password. Decrypt or read off the credentials you need before removing it.
Add hosts in Termique
Recreate the hosts and group them. If you keep a ~/.ssh/config, Termique imports it directly instead.
Termique vs WindTerm: common questions
Does Termique work offline?
Yes. Hosts live in a local SQLite database and sessions do not need the sync service. Sync is additive, not a dependency.
Is Termique open source?
No. WindTerm is, and that is a legitimate reason to prefer it.
What does Termique add over WindTerm?
End-to-end encrypted sync across machines and phones, a session-aware AI assistant, command audit logs, and mobile apps. If none of those matter to you, WindTerm is free and fine.
Does Termique support serial connections?
No, SSH and SFTP only.
Can I use Termique without an account?
For local host management and SSH sessions, yes. Sync and the hosted AI need one.
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