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Features

ZestSSH is packed with features for managing remote servers from any device. This page provides an overview of everything available, organized by category.

FeatureTierPlatforms
SSH connectionsFreeAll
Telnet connectionsFreeAll
Jump host / bastionProAll
Local shellFreeAndroid, Windows, macOS, Linux
FeatureTierPlatforms
Password authenticationFreeAll
Public key authenticationFreeAll
FIDO2 / hardware keysFreeAll
OpenSSH certificatesFreeAll
SSH agent forwardingFreeAll
FeatureTierPlatforms
Local port forwardingProAll
Remote port forwardingProAll
SOCKS5 dynamic proxyProAll
FeatureTierPlatforms
SFTP file browserFreeAll
FeatureTierPlatforms
Snippets (49 built-in)Free (custom: Pro)All
WorkflowsProAll
Split terminalProTablets, foldables, desktop
Session transcriptsProAll
Speech-to-text inputProAndroid, iOS
Home screen widgetsProAndroid, iOS
FeatureTierPlatforms
Automation engineProAll
Tasker integrationProAndroid
iOS Shortcuts / SiriProiOS
API keysProAll
FeatureTierPlatforms
Themes (7 themes)Free (4 Pro)All
FontsFreeAll
Cursor shape pickerFreeAll
Clickable URLsFreeAll
FeatureTierPlatforms
Zero-knowledge encryptionCloud SyncAll
Biometric & PIN lockFreeAll
Encrypted backupsFreeAll
FeatureTierPlatforms
Cloud SyncCloud Sync ($24.99)All
Local backupsFreeAll
Auto-backup on changeFreeAll

All platforms include a full-featured terminal emulator with smooth scrolling, scroll-to-bottom, clickable URLs, cursor shape selection (block, underline, vertical bar), and color support.