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.
Not SSH. WebRTC.
Macky uses WebRTC instead of SSH. That means no port forwarding, no SSH keys, no server configuration. It works through NAT, firewalls, and mobile hotspots automatically.
Direct Mac Access
Termius connects to any SSH server. Macky connects directly to your Mac. Your shell config, your environment variables, your tools — everything is already there.
AI-Native
Macky has built-in support for Claude Code and Codex. Run AI coding agents from your phone, monitor long tasks, and approve changes — all through the terminal.
When to Use Termius
Termius is the better choice if you need to connect to Linux servers, cloud VMs, or any SSH-capable machine from multiple platforms (Android, Windows, etc.). It supports SFTP, port forwarding, and multi-hop SSH — features built for infrastructure management.
If your primary need is accessing your Mac's terminal from your iPhone with zero setup and end-to-end encryption, Macky is purpose-built for that.