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
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
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