Choose Hako when…
You mostly check on coding agents, switch projects and answer questions from your phone. Hako brings your herdr panes together and shows which agent needs you next.
Hako starts with the agents running across your Macs. Termius starts with the hosts, credentials and connections you manage, including shared infrastructure.
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We make Hako. Here’s why you might choose it, and why you might choose Termius.
You mostly check on coding agents, switch projects and answer questions from your phone. Hako brings your herdr panes together and shows which agent needs you next.
You need the same SSH client across Apple devices, Android, Windows and Linux, or want SFTP, shared team vaults and collaboration tools.
Compare the workflow and what it takes to get connected.
| At a glance | Hako | Termius |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Every agent on every Mac in one native list. | SSH access and infrastructure management for individuals and teams. |
| Client platforms | iPhone, iPad and Mac. App Store launch coming soon. | iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and Linux. |
| Working with agents | herdr panes sorted by who needs you; answer from the Lock Screen. | Run agent commands in a terminal; organize connections through hosts and workspaces. |
| Connections | SSH and Mosh. Tailscale for the paired-Mac workflow. | SSH, Mosh, SFTP, port forwarding and other protocols. |
| Host setup | Terminal Bridge and herdr on each Mac. iCloud Keychain for automatic pairing, or pair by QR code. | SSH access to a host, with saved addresses and credentials. |
| Cost | Free, with no account to make. | Free Starter plan. Paid plans add cloud sync, team vaults and collaboration. |
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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