Why Mac users leave Terminal + config alone
~/.ssh/config is fine until notes, passwords, SFTP, and twenty bastions need a real desk. iLead keeps that desk in one vault file under your home directory, sealed when locked.
Apple silicon without compromise
Native Apple silicon builds (and Intel) so you are not stuck in Rosetta for day-to-day SSH. The same vault format works if you also keep a Windows seat.
Local-first vs cloud Mac SSH apps
If you want hosted sync and phones, some cloud suites fit. If you want a Termius alternative without cloud sync, iLead syncs through iCloud Drive or another folder you already trust — not an iLead-hosted host directory.
FAQ
What is a good SSH client for Mac?
Terminal plus OpenSSH works. For a managed encrypted inventory with SFTP and fleet tools, use a local SSH manager such as iLead on Apple silicon or Intel.
Is there a free SFTP client for Mac in the same app as SSH?
iLead includes SFTP in the same vault as the terminal. A 7-day trial covers Connect; a yearly seat unlocks the full manager features.
Does iLead run on Apple silicon?
Yes. Native Apple silicon and Intel macOS builds are available from the Mac App Store and direct download.