iTerm vs Chrome Secure Shell : Which is Better?

iTerm icon

iTerm

iTerm2 is a replacement for Terminal and the successor to iTerm. Developed by iTerm Project

License: Open Source

Categories: OS & Utilities

Apps available for Mac OS X

VS
VS
Chrome Secure Shell icon

Chrome Secure Shell

Chrome Secure Shell is a xterm-compatible terminal emulator and stand-alone ssh client for Chrome. Developed by Google

License: Free

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux Chrome OS Google Chrome

iTerm VS Chrome Secure Shell

iTerm is a powerful terminal emulator for macOS, offering extensive customization and features for advanced users, while Chrome Secure Shell is a lightweight, browser-based SSH client ideal for quick access from any device. The choice between them depends on the need for advanced features versus ease of access.

iTerm

Pros:

  • Highly customizable with themes and profiles
  • Supports split panes for multitasking
  • Powerful search capabilities within terminal
  • Supports various shell types (bash, zsh, etc.)
  • Integrated with macOS features like Touch Bar support

Cons:

  • Mac-only application
  • Can be overwhelming for beginners due to customization options
  • Resource-intensive with many features running

Chrome Secure Shell

Pros:

  • Lightweight and quick to deploy
  • Direct integration with Chrome for easy access
  • Supports SSH key management via Chrome
  • Cross-platform access from any device with Chrome
  • Allows for quick connections to multiple servers

Cons:

  • Limited to SSH and SFTP protocols
  • Dependent on the Chrome browser, which may affect performance
  • Fewer customization options compared to dedicated terminal applications

Compare iTerm

vs
Compare Babun and iTerm and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare ConEmu and iTerm and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare ConsoleZ and iTerm and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare FireCMD and iTerm and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare GNOME Terminal and iTerm and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare Hyper and iTerm and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare iTerm2 and iTerm and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare KiTTY and iTerm and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare Konsole and iTerm and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare LXTerminal and iTerm and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare PowerShell and iTerm and decide which is most suitable for you.
vs
Compare rxvt-unicode and iTerm and decide which is most suitable for you.