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SSH Tunnel Manager vs Multipass

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

SSH Tunnel Manager

7.0
Developer Tools

Application for managing SSH tunnels

Multipass

8.0
Developer Tools

Orchestrates virtual Ubuntu instances

Metric SSH Tunnel Manager Multipass
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 8 1.9K
90-day Installs 37 5.9K
365-day Installs 242 26.7K
Version 227.006,1478083232 1.16.2
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 110 9.0K
GitHub Forks 23 772
Open Issues 3 406
License GPL-3.0 GPL-3.0
Language Shell C++
Last GitHub Commit 4y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

SSH Tunnel Manager

SSH Tunnel Manager is a macOS application designed to simplify the management of SSH tunnels, offering features like multiple tunnel configurations, port forwarding, and automation. It benefits developers, sysadmins, and anyone frequently using SSH connections for secure network access.

Manages SSH tunnels with port forwarding and automation capabilities.

Pros

  • + Provides a graphical interface for SSH tunnel management
  • + Supports multiple tunnel configurations and port forwarding
  • + Offers automation features for regular SSH tasks
  • + Cross-platform compatibility

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Limited recent community engagement
  • - Open issues that need addressing

Multipass

Multipass is a powerful tool for developers, enabling the orchestration of virtual Ubuntu instances on macOS and other platforms. It simplifies the setup of development environments, offering a lightweight alternative to traditional virtualization solutions. Ideal for those working with Ubuntu-based workflows or cloud infrastructure.

Orchestrates virtual Ubuntu instances for development and testing.

Pros

  • + Lightweight and efficient for Ubuntu VMs
  • + Strong integration with tools like MAAS and LXD
  • + Active community and regular updates

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Previous firewall connectivity issues (now resolved)