Electerm 5.10.0 for Mac

Mac Utilities

Updated Aug 2, 2026

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Electerm is a terminal client for people who look after servers, network gear or remote computers from a Mac. It folds a terminal, a file manager and many kinds of remote connection into one app, so you can stop switching between separate tools for each job. It suits developers, administrators and home lab users alike.

Key Features

• Connect by SSH, SFTP, FTP, Telnet and serial port, plus RDP, VNC and Spice remote desktops
• Work in many terminal tabs at once, with split panes for side by side sessions
• Move and edit remote files with the built in SFTP file manager
• Save bookmarks for your regular connections and sync them between machines
• Tunnel traffic and forward ports for reaching services on private networks
• Change themes and colours so long terminal sessions stay easy on the eyes

How to Download

1. Use the download button on this page, or head to Download from the official site for the vendor page.
2. Choose the Mac build that matches your machine, for Apple silicon or for Intel.
3. Open the downloaded file and drag the app into place, then launch it and add your first connection.

System Requirements

The vendor lists Electerm for macOS 10.15 or later on Intel and Apple silicon Macs, plus a build for older macOS 10 systems.

FAQs

Is Electerm free?

Yes. Electerm is free and open source, and the vendor offers it as a direct download from its own site and through its public code repository.

Can Electerm replace separate SSH and file tools?

For most daily work, yes. Terminal sessions, file transfers and remote desktops all live in one app, with bookmarks for your usual connections.

Does Electerm work on Apple silicon Macs?

Yes. The vendor provides a Mac build for Apple silicon machines alongside the Intel build.