Compare Macky
Direct peer-to-peer WebRTC connections, built-in pseudo-terminals, and zero port forwarding compared against traditional remote tools.
Macky vs Claude Code Remote Control (/rc)
Anthropic's official /rc web interface offers cloud-polled prompt control for a single process. Macky provides a full PTY shell, screen mirroring, and end-to-end encrypted WebRTC for all CLI tools and localhost:3000.
Macky vs Termius
Termius is a powerful SSH client built for connecting to remote servers across platforms. Macky is purpose-built for one thing: connecting your iPhone directly to your Mac's terminal over encrypted WebRTC. Different tools for different jobs.
Macky vs Blink Shell
Blink Shell is a beloved iOS terminal emulator for power users who manage remote servers via SSH and Mosh. Macky takes a different approach: a direct, zero-config WebRTC connection from your iPhone to your Mac's terminal.
Macky vs Jump Desktop
Jump Desktop is a remote desktop app for full GUI streaming. Macky is built specifically for developers who want terminal speed and lightweight screen verification.
Macky vs Screens 5
Screens 5 is a polished VNC client for macOS and iOS. Macky combines a native PTY terminal with low-latency WebRTC screen sharing without recurring subscriptions.
Macky vs Traditional SSH
SSH is the foundational protocol of Unix computing. Macky builds on modern WebRTC to give you instant Mac terminal access without open router ports or static IPs.
Macky vs Tailscale
Tailscale is a powerful WireGuard mesh VPN for entire fleets of servers. Macky is a purpose-built zero-config app for controlling your Mac's terminal and screen directly from your iPhone in under 2 minutes.