SSH client · SSHive
SSHive
Mac, iPhone and iPad SSH client adding SFTP/FTP, RDP, VNC, serial and Telnet, tunnels, and a local 20-tool MCP server on the Mac; Pro is a one-time purchase.
~/facts
- platforms
- macOSiOSMac app: macOS 12+, Apple Silicon only. iPhone/iPad app: iOS/iPadOS 17+. One Universal Purchase covers both.
- price
- FreemiumSeen 2026-10-20: Free $0 (2 concurrent SSH sessions, 5 profiles, 10 MB SFTP uploads, 1 local tunnel, 3 snippets); Pro $12.99 one-time in-app purchase, no subscription (US App Store price).
- source
- ?
~/features
- ✓ yes SSH
- ✓ yes SFTP
- ✓ yes Tabs
- ? not verified Split panes
- ✓ yes Port forwarding
- ✓ yes Jump host
- ? not verified X11
- ✓ yes Serial
- ✓ yes Telnet
- ? not verified Mosh
- ✓ yes Cloud sync
- ? not verified Team sharing
- ✓ yes Scripting / API
- ✓ yes AI agents
- ✓ yes MCP
- ? not verified Phone control
- ✓ yes Mobile app
✓ documented · – absent or not in its feature list · ? not verified
+ strengths
- Covers SSH, SFTP/FTP/FTPS, RDP, VNC, serial and Telnet in one app
- Local MCP server (127.0.0.1, Bearer token) with 20 tools; session-opening tools are opt-in
- Native iPhone and iPad app on the same Universal Purchase
- One-time $12.99 Pro, no subscription
! weak points
- Mac app is Apple Silicon only
- Free tier is tight: 2 sessions, 5 profiles, 10 MB SFTP uploads; RDP, VNC, jump hosts, remote tunnels need Pro
- Source not published; no GitHub repo found
- Split views not mentioned and MCP is Mac-only
~/who it is for
- best for
- Mac and iPhone users who want one-time-priced SSH, RDP and VNC in a single native app.
- look elsewhere if
- Windows or Linux users, Intel Macs, or anyone needing open source or team vaults.
~/compare
~/sources
Checked 2026-10-20. Prices and features change; the vendor's page is the authority.
- sshive.app — platforms, features, free vs Pro, one-time Pro, MCP, AI assistant
- sshive.app/en/mcp — MCP: 20 tools, loopback only, Mac only
- sshive.app/en/changelog — Mac 2.0.5 2026-09-18, iOS 1.2.4
Not verified
- Open-source status not stated
- Split panes, x11, mosh, team sharing, multi-agent, worktrees, phone_remote: not verified (null)
- MCP plan tier: MCP page does not say; homepage summary marks it Pro
- Pricing page itself not fetched separately; figures from homepage
- Mac App Store listing not opened