FEATURES

Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.

Built for sysadmins, developers, and power users who live in the terminal.

Connection & Protocol

Terminal Emulator

Full xterm-compatible terminal with smooth rendering, clickable URLs, and responsive input. Supports gestures for scrolling, pinch-to-zoom, and swipe for extra keys.

  • Multiple font options: JetBrains Mono, Fira Code, Source Code Pro, and more
  • Configurable font size and keyboard shortcuts
  • Extra key row with Ctrl, Alt, Tab, Esc, arrows, and custom keys
  • Copy & paste with long-press selection
  • Cursor shape picker (block, underline, vertical bar)
  • Smooth scrolling with scroll-to-bottom button
  • Session transcripts for reviewing output later PRO

Connection Management

Organize all your servers in one place. Group connections, assign colors, and connect with a single tap.

  • SSH, Telnet, Mosh, and local shell connections
  • Unlimited saved connections
  • Quick connect for one-off sessions
  • Connection groups and labels
  • Jump host / bastion host support PRO
  • Unlimited concurrent sessions PRO

Port Forwarding

PRO

Create secure SSH tunnels to access remote services. Access databases, web apps, and internal tools through encrypted connections.

  • Local port forwarding (access remote services locally)
  • Remote port forwarding (expose local services)
  • Dynamic SOCKS5 proxy
  • Android foreground service keeps connections alive

Files & Transfer

SFTP File Browser

FREE

Browse, upload, download, and manage remote files with an intuitive file manager. No need for a separate SFTP app.

  • Visual file browser with directory navigation
  • Upload and download files
  • Create, rename, and delete files and folders
  • Transfer progress tracking
  • Open text files for quick viewing

Productivity

Command Snippets

Save frequently used commands and execute them instantly during sessions. No more retyping long commands.

  • 49 built-in snippets for common tasks
  • Create and organize custom snippets
  • Category-based organization
  • Quick search and execute during sessions
  • Unlimited custom snippets PRO

Automation

Automation Engine

PRO

Control ZestSSH from external apps. Schedule health checks, trigger deployments, or run any command on your servers without opening the terminal.

  • Tasker, MacroDroid, iOS Shortcuts, and Siri integration
  • Automation Wizard — step-by-step URL builder
  • API key authentication with expiration and rate limiting
  • Snippet variables from external apps
  • Output filters (grep, head, tail)
  • Webhook callbacks

Workflows

PRO

Build multi-step automation chains and execute commands across multiple servers at once.

  • Multi-step server automation chains
  • Batch execution across multiple servers
  • Audit trail with timestamps, exit codes, and output

Widgets & Extras

PRO

Quick access to your servers right from your home screen — plus handy extras to speed up your workflow.

  • Home screen widgets for quick-connect to favorite servers
  • Split terminal for tablets and foldables
  • Speech-to-text input during terminal sessions
  • Session transcripts for auditing and review

Customization

Terminal Themes

Choose from 7 carefully crafted terminal themes. From AMOLED-friendly true black to classic Solarized.

Dark
Light
AMOLED
Solarized PRO
Monokai PRO
Dracula PRO
Nord PRO

Security

Identity & Keys

Generate, import, and manage SSH keys with full support for modern algorithms. Keys are stored securely in platform-native secure storage.

  • Generate Ed25519, RSA (2048/4096), and ECDSA keys
  • Import OpenSSH PEM and PuTTY .ppk formats
  • Passphrase-protected keys
  • iOS Keychain and Android EncryptedSharedPreferences
  • Export public keys for easy server setup

App Security

Your security is our top priority. ZestSSH uses platform-native security and never compromises on encryption.

  • PIN and biometric app lock
  • Auto-lock when app is backgrounded
  • Host key verification and fingerprint pinning
  • SSH keys stored in secure platform storage
  • API key authentication for automation PRO
  • Encrypted local backups (.zest files)
  • Zero tracking, zero analytics, zero crash reports
  • We don't know who you are or what you do with the app

Juiced & Backup

Juiced

JUICED

Sync your connections, identities, and snippets across all your devices with zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption.

  • End-to-end encrypted with your master password
  • Zero-knowledge architecture: we cannot see your data
  • Sync connections, identities, snippets, and settings
  • Automatic, manual, or off sync modes
  • Recovery key for account recovery
  • Automatic encrypted backups
Zero-knowledge encryption means your data is encrypted on your device before it ever leaves. Our servers store only encrypted blobs. Even if our servers were compromised, your data remains unreadable without your master password. Read the full security architecture →

Platform Support

Cross-Platform

One app on every platform. ZestSSH is available on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux with the same codebase, same experience.

  • Android 7.0+ and iOS 15.0+
  • Windows 10+, macOS 12+, and Linux (64-bit)
  • Split panes and tabbed sessions on desktop
  • Replaces PuTTY + WinSCP + Pageant in one app
  • Sync across all platforms with Juiced

Ready to try ZestSSH?

Download free on any platform. Upgrade when you're ready.