tabby

The premium Open Source alternative to Termius

🎯 Best for:Users needing a modern, tabbed terminal with built-in SSH capabilities.

What is tabby?

Replaces legacy terminal emulators with a cross-platform, highly extensible SSH and serial client. Features an integrated SSH agent, SFTP support, and a plugin system based on Web technologies.

Tech Stack
TypeScriptOS & Utilities

Why tabby?

  • Built-in serial/SSH client
  • Excellent tab management
  • Portable configuration

Limitations

  • Electron-based memory usage
  • Slower startup than native
  • Complex settings menu
3/6/2026
Last Update
3,895
Forks
2,592
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Termius)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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