last reviewed 2026-08
Shellton vs Termius
Termius is an infrastructure access suite across desktop and mobile. Shellton is a focused iPhone and iPad terminal built around persistent sessions and remote coding agents.
| Capability | Shellton | Termius |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | ShelltonMobile terminal for humans and coding agents | TermiusInfrastructure access and team collaboration |
| Agent cockpit | ShelltonNative Claude Code and Codex conversation over ACP | TermiusNo ACP cockpit documented |
| Persistence | ShelltonAutomatic Mosh → SSH fallback | TermiusSSH workflows |
| File management | ShelltonNo file browser | TermiusSFTP |
| Shared infrastructure vaults | ShelltonPersonal device and iCloud configuration | TermiusEncrypted personal and team vaults |
| Platforms | ShelltoniOS and iPadOS | TermiusmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| On-device voice input | ShelltonWhisper, Parakeet, or Apple Speech | TermiusNot documented as an on-device terminal input feature |
BOTTOM LINE
Pick for the workflow you actually have.
Choose Termius for Android and desktop clients, SFTP, encrypted multi-device vaults, or team administration. Choose Shellton for automatic Mosh fallback and a native Claude Code and Codex cockpit.