Choose Hako when…
Your agents run in herdr on your Macs, and you want one list sorted by who needs you. Open the same panes over SSH or Mosh, answer questions from the Lock Screen and move between your phone and Mac with Handoff.
Which one fits your work?
We make Hako. Here’s why you might choose it, and why you might choose Secure ShellFish.
Choose Secure ShellFish when…
You use tmux, want to edit remote files through the Files app or Finder, or automate file operations with Shortcuts. Secure ShellFish also offers agent notifications, dictation, Picture in Picture and Handoff for tmux sessions.
Side by side.
Compare the workflow and what it takes to get connected.
| At a glance | Hako | Secure ShellFish |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Every agent on every Mac in one native list. | A native SSH terminal and SFTP client with remote files in the Files app and Finder. |
| Client platforms | iPhone, iPad and Mac. App Store launch coming soon. | iPhone, iPad and Mac. |
| Working with agents | herdr panes sorted by who needs you; answer from the Lock Screen. | Run agents in terminal sessions. Optional Shell Integration configures alerts for Claude Code, Codex CLI and OpenCode when they need input or finish. |
| Connections | SSH and Mosh. Tailscale for the paired-Mac workflow. | SSH and SFTP, with jump hosts and SSH agent forwarding. tmux integration keeps sessions available across devices. |
| Host setup | Terminal Bridge and herdr on each Mac. iCloud Keychain for automatic pairing, or pair by QR code. | Save your SSH server address and credentials; configurations sync through iCloud Keychain. Enable tmux per server for persistent sessions, and install Shell Integration for agent alerts. |
| Cost | Free, with no account to make. | Free to try, with ads in the terminal without Pro. A lifetime Pro unlock covers iPhone, iPad and Mac; a monthly option is also available. |
Reviewed November 3, 2026 against official sources. Features and plans can change; check current details before choosing.
- Secure ShellFish features, platforms and purchase options ↗
- Secure ShellFish agent features and notifications ↗
- Secure ShellFish SSH terminal ↗
- Secure ShellFish tmux and Handoff ↗
- Secure ShellFish server setup ↗
- Secure ShellFish Files app and Finder integration ↗
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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