Launched February 6, 2024
Terminal7
To boldly go where no terminal has gone before
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Terminal7 is a programmers' remote terminal reimagined for large tablets. It communicates over SSH or WebRTC for real time performance and behind-the-NAT connections.
It also includes a touch-aware, client side terminal multiplexer for responsiveness and enhanced features like camera integration.
Terminal7 is a visual, touch-aware remote terminal multiplexer that connects via SSH or WebRTC.
- for
- Developers who need a tablet-friendly, persistent remote terminal.
- pricing
- freemium
- license
- GPL-3.0
works withSSHWebRTC
Key features
6 features of Terminal7
- Gesture-driven UI — Use touch and mouse gestures to arrange panes and control the terminal without configuration.
- WebRTC & UDP sessions — Persistent, low-latency connections that work behind NATs without VPNs.
- Copy mode — Vim-style visual selection with hjkl navigation for precise text yank.
- Camera pane — Integrates device camera as a terminal pane for quick visual input.
- Biometric auth — Secure login on tablets using fingerprint or face recognition.
- PeerBook service — Optional 2FA-protected signaling and relay for NAT traversal and name-based connections.
Use cases
- Develop on a powerful desktop stack and continue work from a tablet with zero-setup sessions.
- Collaborate on remote servers behind firewalls using PeerBook’s NAT-traversal relay.
- Select and copy code snippets on a touch device without losing formatting.
Terminal7 pricing
- PeerBook$20/year/yearZero-config NAT traversal · 2FA-protected address book · Name-based server lookup · End-to-end encrypted signaling
- Terminal7 App$30/lifeFull Core features · External keyboard support · Biometric authentication · SSH support
Terminal7 vs alternatives
 Terminal7 |  Daytona | .png?width=64){kind=logo} Savvy |  LAN Sheriff |  Pinggy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Touch-enabled remote terminal multiplexing | One-click dev environment provisioning | Runbook creation and sharing | Network topology visualization | Public URL tunneling |
| Pricing | Freemium | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 2 | 339 | 21 | 32 | 5 |
| Launched | Feb 2024 | May 2024 | Mar 2024 | Aug 2026 | Jan 2026 |
- Terminal7 vs Daytona: Daytona automates environment setup, while Terminal7 focuses on remote terminal UI and multiplexing.
- Terminal7 vs Savvy: Savvy provides runbook sharing from the terminal; Terminal7 provides a touch-aware multiplexer for remote sessions.
- Terminal7 vs LAN Sheriff: LAN Sheriff visualizes server connections; Terminal7 provides the actual remote terminal connection.
- Terminal7 vs Pinggy: Pinggy exposes localhost URLs, whereas Terminal7 offers a full remote terminal experience.
Terminal7 FAQ
Is the desktop terminal really free?+
Yes. The core emulator, visual multiplexer, and backend are open-source and free.
Do I need PeerBook to connect remotely?+
No. You can connect directly via static IP, VPN, or Tailscale; PeerBook is an optional easy-button service.
Why is the mobile app a one-time fee?+
The native iPad/Android app requires extensive engineering, so they charge a single upfront price instead of a subscription.
Can Terminal7 work without a VPN?+
Yes, it uses secure WebRTC and UDP to maintain connections without VPNs.
Summarized by DevHunt from terminal7.dev · Sep 28, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
