Choose Hako when…
Your phone is where you check progress between other things. See agents across your Macs, jump to a pane, and answer a question from the Lock Screen.
Which one fits your work?
We make Hako. Here’s why you might choose it, and why you might choose Blink Shell.
Choose Blink Shell when…
You spend long sessions at an iPad keyboard, use Vim or Emacs, or want local command-line tools, Files app integration and Blink Code.
Side by side.
Compare the workflow and what it takes to get connected.
| At a glance | Hako | Blink Shell |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Every agent on every Mac in one native list. | A command-line workspace for iPhone and iPad. |
| Client platforms | iPhone, iPad and Mac. App Store launch coming soon. | iOS and iPadOS. |
| Working with agents | herdr panes sorted by who needs you; answer from the Lock Screen. | Run agents in remote shells; bring your own terminal workflow. |
| Connections | SSH and Mosh. Tailscale for the paired-Mac workflow. | SSH and Mosh, with tunnels, ProxyCommand and ssh-agent. |
| Host setup | Terminal Bridge and herdr on each Mac. iCloud Keychain for automatic pairing, or pair by QR code. | Configure SSH access; install mosh-server on the host for Mosh. |
| Cost | Free, with no account to make. | Blink+ subscription after a free trial. Blink Build is a separate offering. |
Reviewed November 3, 2026 against official sources. Features and plans can change; check current details before choosing.
Hako’s agent workflow needs herdr and Terminal Bridge on your Macs, with Tailscale for access from your phone. Without herdr, it’s a plain SSH and Mosh terminal for Mac and Linux. See Hako’s setup and FAQ.
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