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4 alternatives to Moshi

Moshi is a Remote Access product. The community recommends 4 alternatives: 4 open source, 4 self-hostable and 4 free to use. They are ranked by community votes, ratings and favorites, with the key differences from Moshi highlighted.

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About Moshi

Mobile SSH and Mosh terminal built for running AI coding agents such as Claude Code and Codex on your own machines.

Closed source
Not self-hostable
Freemium
iOS
Android
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Quick picks

CloudCLI logo

Best open-source pick

CloudCLI

Open source, AGPL-3.0 license

CloudCLI logo

Best self-hosted pick

CloudCLI

Run it on your own server

CloudCLI logo

Best free pick

CloudCLI

Free to use

VibeTunnel logo

Most platforms

VibeTunnel

Available on macOS, iOS, Web, and iPad

All alternatives

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    CloudCLI

    AI

    Use Claude Code, OpenCode, Cursor CLI, and Codex on mobile and web with CloudCLI (aka Claude Code UI). CloudCLI is a free open source webui/GUI that helps you manage your Claude Code session and projects remotely.

    Open source · AGPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Moshi

    • + Open source (Moshi is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Moshi is not)
    • + Free to use (Moshi is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    collie

    Remote Access

    Herdr mobile client for iPhone and Android. A self-hosted PWA to drive Claude Code, Pi, Codex and OpenCode in Herdr, tmux or zellij from your phone. Push alerts, no app store.

    Open source · MIT
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Moshi

    • + Open source (Moshi is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Moshi is not)
    • + Free to use (Moshi is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    Happy

    AI

    Happy is the open-source desktop app for Claude Code, Codex, and Grok, with an iOS and Android app to control your coding agents from anywhere.

    Open source · MIT
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Moshi

    • + Open source (Moshi is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Moshi is not)
    • + Free to use (Moshi is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    VibeTunnel

    网络工具

    VibeTunnel is a secure and anonymous proxy solution that enables users to browse the internet privately and bypass censorship.

    Open source · MIT
    Self-hostable
    macOS
    iOS
    Web
    iPad

    Compared with Moshi

    • + Open source (Moshi is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Moshi is not)
    • + Free to use (Moshi is paid)
    • + Also on macOS, Web, and iPad
    • − Not on Android
    DetailsWebsite

Moshi vs. alternatives

ServiceOpen sourceSelf-hostedLicensePricingPlatformsRatingVotes
Moshi
Current
NoNoproprietaryFreemiumiOS / Android——
CloudCLIYesYesAGPL-3.0———0
collieYesYesMIT———0
HappyYesYesMIT———0
VibeTunnelYesYesMIT—macOS / iOS / Web / iPad—0

FAQ

What is the best alternative to Moshi?

Community-recommended alternatives to Moshi include CloudCLI, collie, Happy, and VibeTunnel. Compare open source, self-hosting, pricing and platforms to choose.

Is there a free alternative to Moshi?

Yes. CloudCLI, collie, Happy, and VibeTunnel can be used for free; the open-source, self-hostable ones can be run on your own server at no cost.

Is there an open-source alternative to Moshi?

Yes. Open-source alternatives include CloudCLI, collie, Happy, and VibeTunnel.

Can I self-host an alternative to Moshi?

Yes. CloudCLI, collie, Happy, and VibeTunnel can run on your own server, so you keep control of your data.

Which Moshi alternatives work on iOS?

VibeTunnel support iOS.

Other Remote Access services

Services in the same category that haven't been suggested as Moshi alternatives yet. If one fits, add it as an alternative.

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    Termius

    Cross-platform SSH client with synced hosts and keys, SFTP, port forwarding and shared team vaults.

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    SparkView

    Browser-based remote access solution. No VPN client; just deploy the software in the DMZ. Access VMs, desktops, servers, and apps anytime, anywhere, without complex and costly client rollouts or user management.

    Self-hostable
  • Firezone logo
    Firezone

    Secure remote access gateway that supports the WireGuard protocol. It offers a Web GUI, 1-line install script, multi-factor auth (MFA), and SSO.

    Open source
    Self-hostable
  • Engity's Bifröst logo
    Engity's Bifröst

    Highly customizable SSH server with several ways to authorize a user and options where and how to execute a user's session.

    Open source
    Self-hostable
  • Guacamole logo
    Guacamole

    Clientless remote desktop gateway supporting standard protocols like VNC and RDP.

    Open source
    Self-hostable
  • MeshCentral logo
    MeshCentral

    Run your own web server to remotely manage and control computers on a local network or anywhere on the internet.

    Open source
    Self-hostable

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