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SSHFlow vs Gnista

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SSHFlow compared with Gnista
DetailSSHFlow logo SSHFlowGnista logo Gnista
What it doesSSH client that manages terminals, SFTP, code editor, and AI assistant in one persistent server workspace Monitor coding agents from your Mac's notch and get notified when they need you
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Pricing modelFree trial Paid
PricingFree Trial: $0 for 17 days, no credit card required. SSHFlow Pro: $4.99/month after trial. €19 one-time personal licence with one year of updates, then €9/year for additional updates. Team plans: €75/year for 5 Macs (€15 per Mac), €140/year for 10 Macs (€14 per Mac), €300/year for 25 Macs (€12 per Mac). 7-day free trial.
Key features
  • Multiple terminal tabs per server with separate tabs for logs, deployments, and commands
  • Run tasks asynchronously without losing your place
  • Organize servers by project or environment
  • SFTP file browser with drag and drop and multiple tabs
  • Built-in code editor with syntax highlighting and autocomplete
  • Open files in external editors like VS Code, Zed, or Neovim
  • Automatically detect external file changes
  • SSH keys stored securely using OS native credential storage
  • Encrypted sync files to move setup between machines
  • Flow AI assistant for commands and help
  • Monitor multiple coding agents with status indicators (working, done, waiting)
  • Approve or deny agent requests directly from the notch without leaving your workflow
  • Jump to the exact terminal tab or editor window where an agent is running
  • Answer agent questions directly from the notch for supported agents
  • Smart notifications that respect Focus modes, Zoom calls and screen sharing
  • Display model costs and context window usage for each agent run
  • Connect to agents running on remote Linux servers over SSH
  • Support for custom agents via JSON webhook
  • Keyboard shortcuts for common actions (⌘Y to allow, ⌘N to deny)
What makes it different
  • Local-first design with SSH keys and credentials staying on your machine, not on a server
  • No server-side agent required; works with standard SSH
  • One unified workspace per server combining terminals, SFTP, and code editor
  • Remembers layout and open tabs so you can pick up where you left off
  • No proprietary protocol or special infrastructure needed
  • Works with 30+ coding agents out of the box, all monitored in one place
  • Answer agent requests without context-switching, directly from the notch
  • Notifications that respect your Focus, calls and screen sharing to stay distraction-free
  • One-time personal licence with ongoing free updates for a year, then optional €9/year
  • No telemetry, no account required, and all sessions stay on your Mac
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)27 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)100
Citation Flow (Majestic)370
Referring domains (Majestic)780

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