Dev tools · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to SSHFS GUI
Free macOS app to mount SSH servers in Finder
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Prices are shown for the 1 we have checked on their own sites.
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Mount your remote SSH servers as folders pretty easy!
2019 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Hi HN, I've built an app for macOS that allows performing common SSH operations on Linux servers using a native GUI. The problem: Managing multiple Linux servers usually means juggling terminal windows and copy-pasting snippets/scripts. After dealing with tens of production/staging VPSes at previous jobs, I realized there had to be a better way for common operations I did on a daily basis than my collection of bash snippets. Features: - Quickly switch between different servers. Tag servers with arbitrary key values for easy search. - Real-time dashboard with CPU/memory graphs,…
2025 · serverbuddy.app · its alternatives →
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Cloud drives mounted locally on your macOS desktop
2023 · cloudmounter.net · its alternatives →
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This tray-based program can be used to manage SSHFS mounts for remote servers. It was built out of a need to browse my self-hosted servers (and connected HDDs); managing the state for multiple SSHFS connections as well as avoiding system-hanging bugs on MacOS was becoming tedious. This is early software still, please use at your own risk and share any feedback. Github: https://github.com/thekashifmalik/sshfsui
2024 · sshfsui.com · its alternatives →
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is a tiny native macOS menu-bar app for local SSH port forwards. It has no external dependencies and runs natively.
Jul 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
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DockDuck▲97The native macOS file manager Finder should be
Aug 2026 · dockduck.app · its alternatives →
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Simple, secure remote terminal straight from your browser
2025 · rstream.io · its alternatives →
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ts-ssh solves a specific problem: accessing machines on your Tailnet from environments where you can't install the full Tailscale daemon (like CI/CD runners or restricted systems). It uses Tailscale's tsnet library to establish userspace connectivity, then provides a standard SSH experience. Works with existing workflows since it supports normal SSH features like ProxyCommand, key auth, and terminal handling. Some features that proved useful: • Parallel command execution across multiple hosts • Built-in tmux session management for multi-host work • SCP-style file transfers • Works on…
2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
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A simple helper script to mount and unmount remote directories with sshfs - postpostscript/sshfs-open
2016 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Finder-style SSH file transfer for macOS
Jun 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Hi HN! I built KeyPub.sh to solve the problem of user verification for CLI applications. It's essentially OAuth for the terminal, but using SSH keys that developers and users already have. - No installation needed - works with existing SSH setup - Privacy-focused: users control what email info is shared - Simple email verification process - Free public service - Perfect for CLI app developers who don't want to build user verification Try it with: `$ ssh keypub.sh about` Source code: https://github.com/skariel/keypub
2024 · keypub.sh · its alternatives →
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Mountain Duck▲136Mount server & cloud storage in the File Explorer or Finder
2016 · mountainduck.io · its alternatives →
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Native quick access and SSH agent for Proton Pass for macOS
Jun 2026 · bsramin.github.io · its alternatives →
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Local Panel▲84Local SSH server manager with no subscriptions or installs
May 2026 · nesdzo.co.uk · its alternatives →
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2012 · alpblog.heroku.com · its alternatives →
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QuickRight▲97The missing right-click features for macOS Finder
May 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Pluto Door▲86Secure MacOS SSH with AI editor, file browser, drag-drop
Mar 2026 · plutodoor.com · its alternatives →
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Localdockfrom $9/mo▲121Localdock is a macOS menubar app that assigns a permanent, human-readable address to each local project so your dev servers dont collide on ports and your URLs stay stable. Use the same name on localhost, across your Wi-Fi to test on a phone, or via a temporary public HTTPS link
Aug 2026 · localdock.dev · its alternatives →
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Expose local servers to the internet using only SSH. No installation required. Perfect for testing webhooks, demos, and sharing your work.
2017 · serveo.net · its alternatives →
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