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ZestSSH vs Tandem

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ZestSSH compared with Tandem
DetailZestSSH logo ZestSSHTandem logo Tandem
What it doesSSH client for every device with free end-to-end encrypted sync Share one live terminal with your team
StageStartup Not given
Founded2026 Not given
Based inUS Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree: no cost. Squeezed: $9.99 once. Juiced: $24.99 once (hosted sync up to 7 devices). Bundle (Squeezed + Juiced): $29.99 once. Team: $100 per seat, once (2-25 people). Business: Team seats plus $15 per seat per month or $150 per seat per year (company sign-in, directory sync, up to 1,000 seats). Not given
Key features
  • Multi-platform SSH client for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android
  • Terminal with tabs, split panes and tmux support
  • SFTP file manager with folder sync
  • SSH key management and generation
  • Port forwarding with local, remote and SOCKS5 rules
  • Snippets and workflows with variable substitution
  • Server monitor tracking CPU, memory, disk and ping
  • Role-based team vaults with shared access control
  • Real-time shell sharing with multiple users on one running shell
  • Browser-based guest access with no installation required
  • Per-person typing permissions that can be granted and revoked
  • End-to-end AES-GCM encryption for terminal traffic
  • Voice commands using speech-to-shell transcription
  • In-app chat separate from the shell with no code path to execute
  • Session tabs for hosting multiple concurrent terminals
  • Complete session logging of joins, refusals and permission changes
  • Support for real terminal programs including vim, top, colors and job control
  • Ability to kick and ban users with explanatory messages
What makes it different
  • One-time purchase pricing instead of subscriptions for personal and team plans
  • Free end-to-end encrypted sync included on all plans
  • Sessions never pass through company servers; direct connections only
  • Single unified app across all devices with identical features
  • Real shared shell, not screen sharing or video recording
  • Voice-to-command feature lets users dictate terminal commands
  • Guests need no account or installation, join instantly via browser link
  • Zero network exposure with loopback-only listener and no firewall changes
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)3 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)260
Referring domains (Majestic)2711

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