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electerm vs portx
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
electerm
8.0Terminal/ssh/sftp client
portx
4.0SSH Client
| Metric | electerm | portx |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 4.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 324 | 18 |
| 90-day Installs | 921 | 41 |
| 365-day Installs | 2.9K | 268 |
| Version | 3.8.15 | 2.2.15,10.77 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 13.7K | 5 |
| GitHub Forks | 1.1K | - |
| Open Issues | 532 | - |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | JavaScript | HTML |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 11mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Jun 29, 2021 |
Reviews
electerm
Electerm is a versatile terminal client supporting SSH, SFTP, and more, ideal for developers and remote access users.
Electerm functions as a terminal/SSH/sftp client with support for various protocols and platforms.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support
- + Rich feature set including multiple protocols
- + Actively maintained with frequent updates
Cons
- - Some open issues, especially on Windows
- - Moderate community activity
portx
Portx is a macOS SSH client offering a modern and user-friendly interface for securely connecting to remote servers. It may appeal to developers and sysadmins seeking a lightweight alternative, though its limited community engagement raises concerns about ongoing support.
Provides a secure shell connection to remote servers.
Pros
- + Modern and user-friendly interface
- + Lightweight design
- + Integration with macOS ecosystem
Cons
- - No auto-updates
- - Limited community and project activity