Comparison
Conduit vs Termius
Termius is a popular SSH client with cross-platform support and AI features. Conduit offers broader protocol coverage (SSH, RDP, VNC, and web sessions), more AI models, and MCP server integration for AI agents. Here’s how they compare for developers and DevOps teams.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Conduit | Termius |
|---|---|---|
| SSH Terminal | Full terminal with AI assistance | Full terminal with AI |
| RDP Sessions | Built-in FreeRDP engine | Not available |
| VNC Support | Native client | Not available |
| Web Sessions | Chromium-based browser tabs | Not available |
| AI Assistant | 9 models including Opus, Sonnet, GPT-5.2 | AI-powered terminal (limited models) |
| MCP Server | Native — works with Claude Code, Codex | Not available |
| Credential Vault | AES-256 local encryption | Cloud-synced vault |
| Protocols | SSH, RDP, VNC, Web | SSH, SFTP, Mosh only |
| SFTP | Via SSH terminal commands | Built-in SFTP client |
| Pricing | Free forever (unlimited), Pro from $12/mo | Free (limited), Pro from $10/mo |
Why switch from Termius to Conduit?
RDP, VNC, and web sessions
Termius is SSH-only. If you manage Windows servers via RDP, use VNC for screen sharing, or need web session management, you need a separate tool. Conduit handles SSH, RDP, VNC, and web sessions in a single application.
MCP server for AI agents
Conduit’s MCP server allows AI coding agents to interact with all your remote connections. Termius has no equivalent — your AI tools cannot access your Termius sessions programmatically.
More AI models
Conduit offers 9 AI models including Claude Opus 4.6, Claude Sonnet 4.6, and GPT-5.2. Termius’s AI integration is more limited in model selection and does not extend to RDP or VNC interaction.
Local-first credential storage
Termius syncs credentials through their cloud by default. Conduit stores credentials in a locally encrypted vault. Cloud sync is available and end-to-end encrypted, but your credentials live on your machine first.
Where Termius still excels
We believe in honest comparisons. Here's where Termius has strengths:
- Dedicated SFTP file browser with drag-and-drop
- Mosh protocol support for unreliable connections
- Android app available (Conduit is iOS-only currently)
- Established brand with a large user base
- Snippet sharing and team collaboration features
Key differences explained
Protocol coverage
Termius focuses exclusively on SSH/SFTP. Conduit supports SSH, RDP, VNC, and web sessions. If your workflow involves connecting to Windows servers, Linux desktops, or managing web applications, Conduit covers all those protocols in one app instead of requiring separate tools.
AI agent integration
Both tools offer AI assistance, but Conduit takes it further with MCP server support. This means Claude Code, Codex, and other AI agents can directly execute commands, take screenshots of RDP sessions, and manage credentials through Conduit. Termius’s AI is limited to the terminal assistant.
Credential storage philosophy
Termius is cloud-first — credentials sync to their servers by default. Conduit is local-first — everything is encrypted on your machine, and cloud sync is an optional feature with end-to-end encryption. For security-conscious users, this architectural difference matters.
Pricing comparison
Conduit
Free forever
Unlimited connections, encrypted vault, 2 AI models. Pro from $12/month for advanced AI, MCP server, and cloud sync.
Termius
Paid
Free (limited), Pro from $10/month
Frequently asked questions
- Is Conduit a good alternative to Termius?
- Yes, especially if you need more than just SSH. Conduit supports SSH, RDP, VNC, and web sessions with 9 AI models and MCP server integration. If you manage diverse infrastructure beyond SSH, Conduit is a more complete solution.
- Does Conduit have SFTP support?
- Conduit supports SCP and SFTP commands directly in the SSH terminal. A dedicated graphical SFTP file browser is planned for a future release.
- How does Conduit’s AI compare to Termius’s?
- Conduit offers 9 AI models including Claude Opus 4.6, Sonnet 4.6, and GPT-5.2. The AI assistant can interact with SSH, RDP, VNC, and web sessions. Conduit also provides MCP server access for AI coding agents. Termius’s AI is more limited in model selection and only works with SSH sessions.
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