skiffvsTermix
Two self-hosted Termius alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| skiff | Termix | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 47/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 6 in SSH | #1 of 27 in Server Management |
| GitHub stars | 167 | 15 704 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +468 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 44 |
| Latest release | v0.4.0 · 10 Oct 2026 | sdk-v1.0.21 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Termix scores 76/100 against 47/100 for skiff, so it is the safer default.
Termix ships more often: 44 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for skiff.
If you want the quickest setup, Termix is easier to run; skiff needs more configuration.
Termix is growing faster right now (+468 stars in 30 days).
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