The best terminal emulators for Android
Published on: 2025-06-03 17:28:02
Joe Hindy / Android Authority
There are apps for most tasks and most things are just a tap or a swipe away. However, power users may need to do some extra stuff via the command line and bring it all the way back to the early 1990s. Android can do that, too. Most people looking for these types of apps already have a favorite in mind usually. However, it doesn’t hurt knowing about a few more. Here are the best terminal emulators, command-line apps, SSH apps, and ADB apps for Android.
The best terminal emulators for Android CommandBot
JuiceSSH
Termius
Termux
Bonus: LADB
CommandBot Price: Free
CommandBot is a free and open-source Secure Shell (SSH) client. It works like an SSH client should, along with some extra features for any power users out there. You can manage multiple (and simultaneous) sessions, create secure tunnels, and do basic stuff like copy and paste between apps. It even stays initiated if you have to minimize the app and go to another for a moment. There isn’t much
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