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QuickTUI vs Happy, Omnara, Termius, Blink & dotMux
If you want to run coding agents or a real terminal from your phone, several tools overlap with QuickTUI in different ways. This page lays out how they compare across the dimensions that matter, then points you to a dedicated write-up for each one.
QuickTUI is a native iPhone and iPad app (plus a browser client served by your own server) that attaches to real tmux running on your machine. It is self-hosted and direct by default, so your code and keys never touch our servers, and it runs Claude Code, Codex, or any other CLI agent in a session that survives disconnects. Pairing is a QR scan. It is free for one server, Pro is a one-time purchase for unlimited servers, and an optional Relay subscription exists only for the case where you cannot connect directly. It is on the App Store in every region, including mainland China.
The other tools each solve a related but different problem. Some are managed mobile clients for a single agent; some route through a hosted cloud; some are general-purpose SSH terminals that can do far more than agents but leave tmux and session management up to you. None of them is strictly worse; they are aimed at different needs.
At a glance
| Dimension | QuickTUI | Happy | Omnara | Termius | Blink Shell | dotMux |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Native tmux (windows, panes, scrollback) | Yes | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Native iPhone & iPad app | Yes | Mobile app | Mobile app | Yes | Yes | Varies |
| Browser client | Yes | — | — | — | — | — |
| Self-hosted / direct connection | Yes | — | Hosted cloud | Your SSH hosts | Your SSH hosts | Varies |
| Runs any CLI agent (Claude Code, Codex, …) | Yes | Claude Code focus | AI agents (hosted) | Via SSH shell | Via SSH shell | Via tmux shell |
| Session keeper across disconnects | Yes | — | — | — | Via Mosh | Via tmux |
| Pricing model | Free for one server; Pro one-time; optional Relay sub | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Also available in China App Store | Yes | — | — | — | — | — |
How each one compares
QuickTUI vs Happy
Happy is a mobile client focused on running Claude Code from your phone. If Claude Code is your whole workflow, that focus is a plus. QuickTUI is broader: a full tmux terminal that runs any agent and reattaches after disconnects. Read the full comparison.
QuickTUI vs Omnara
Omnara is a mobile client for AI coding agents that routes through a hosted cloud service. That can simplify setup, but your traffic passes through their infrastructure. QuickTUI is self-hosted and direct by default. Read the full comparison.
QuickTUI vs Termius
Termius is a popular general-purpose SSH client, great if you manage many hosts and want a polished multi-protocol terminal. QuickTUI is purpose-built for tmux plus coding agents, with a session keeper baked in. Read the full comparison.
QuickTUI vs Blink Shell
Blink Shell is a powerful raw SSH/Mosh terminal for iOS that you configure yourself. If you want total control over your own SSH setup, it is excellent. QuickTUI trades that low-level flexibility for a managed tmux and agent-focused experience. Read the full comparison.
QuickTUI vs dotMux
dotMux is a tool for reaching tmux from mobile, so it overlaps directly with QuickTUI's core. QuickTUI adds a native iPhone and iPad app plus a browser client, QR pairing, and an agent-first design. Read the full comparison.
Positioning reflects each product's general category as of 2026; check each product's site for current details.