Features
ZestSSH is packed with features for managing remote servers from any device. This page provides an overview of everything available, organized by category.
Connections
Section titled “Connections”| Feature | Tier | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| SSH connections | Free | All |
| Telnet connections | Free | All |
| Jump host / bastion | Pro | All |
| Local shell | Free | Android, Windows, macOS, Linux |
Authentication
Section titled “Authentication”| Feature | Tier | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Password authentication | Free | All |
| Public key authentication | Free | All |
| FIDO2 / hardware keys | Free | All |
| OpenSSH certificates | Free | All |
| SSH agent forwarding | Free | All |
Tunneling
Section titled “Tunneling”| Feature | Tier | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Local port forwarding | Pro | All |
| Remote port forwarding | Pro | All |
| SOCKS5 dynamic proxy | Pro | All |
File Transfer
Section titled “File Transfer”| Feature | Tier | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| SFTP file browser | Free | All |
Productivity
Section titled “Productivity”| Feature | Tier | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Snippets (49 built-in) | Free (custom: Pro) | All |
| Workflows | Pro | All |
| Split terminal | Pro | Tablets, foldables, desktop |
| Session transcripts | Pro | All |
| Speech-to-text input | Pro | Android, iOS |
| Home screen widgets | Pro | Android, iOS |
Automation
Section titled “Automation”| Feature | Tier | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Automation engine | Pro | All |
| Tasker integration | Pro | Android |
| iOS Shortcuts / Siri | Pro | iOS |
| API keys | Pro | All |
Customization
Section titled “Customization”| Feature | Tier | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Themes (7 themes) | Free (4 Pro) | All |
| Fonts | Free | All |
| Cursor shape picker | Free | All |
| Clickable URLs | Free | All |
Security
Section titled “Security”| Feature | Tier | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Zero-knowledge encryption | Cloud Sync | All |
| Biometric & PIN lock | Free | All |
| Encrypted backups | Free | All |
Sync & Backup
Section titled “Sync & Backup”| Feature | Tier | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Sync | Cloud Sync ($24.99) | All |
| Local backups | Free | All |
| Auto-backup on change | Free | All |
Terminal
Section titled “Terminal”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.