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Prompt

Portland, Oregon, United States

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What it is

Prompt is a native terminal emulator and SSH client for connecting to remote servers. It supports SSH, Mosh, Eternal Terminal, Telnet, port forwarding, and local shells on Mac, with tabs for managing sessions. Terminal features include optional GPU acceleration and mouse support for terminal applications; Panic describes its emulation as up to 10x faster. Users can save frequent commands as Clips and customize themes, fonts, and the iOS keyboard. Panic Sync can synchronize servers, passwords, keys, and Clips across Prompt devices, but sync is all-or-nothing and does not connect Prompt data with Transmit or Nova. Prompt can create device-specific Secure Enclave keys that cannot be exported or synced. The app is available on macOS, iOS/iPadOS, and visionOS; Prompt 3 is distributed exclusively through the App Store. Pricing includes a 7-day trial, a $$9.99/year subscription, and one-time purchase options listed at $$49 and $$49.99.

For and against

For

  • Supports SSH, Mosh, Eternal Terminal, Telnet, and port forwarding.
  • Tabs help manage terminal sessions.
  • Clips save frequently used commands.
  • Shortcuts can connect to servers or run saved Clips.

Against

  • There is no free plan.
  • After subscription lapse, most features are disabled.
  • Panic Sync does not sync data with Transmit or Nova.
  • Device-specific Secure Enclave keys cannot be exported or synced.

The verdict

Prompt combines several connection protocols with session tabs, saved commands, and customization. Consider the paid access model and all-or-nothing sync limitation when deciding whether it fits your workflow.

Who it suits

Prompt suits people who need terminal connections to remote servers from supported Apple devices, or local shell access on Mac. Its Clips, tabs, and Shortcuts integration may also fit users who repeat saved commands or connection tasks.

Plans and prices

Prompt 3 subscription

$9.99a year

Unlimited access on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS · Panic Sync · Major versions while subscribed

Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.panic.com

Prompt 3 one-time purchase

$49one-time

No future charges · Access to Mac, iOS/iPadOS, and visionOS apps

Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.panic.com

Prompt 3 One Time

$49.99one-time

App Store in-app purchase

Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

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On the record

After subscription
After a subscription lapses, most features are disabled, but Quick Connect remains available to a limited extent and users can export servers, Clips, and keys.help.panic.com · read 11 Oct 2026
Clips and customization
Users can save frequently used commands as Clips and customize themes, fonts, and the iOS keyboard.panic.com · read 11 Oct 2026
Connections
It supports SSH, Mosh, Eternal Terminal, Telnet, and local shells on Mac.apps.apple.com · read 11 Oct 2026
Distribution
Prompt 3 is available exclusively through the App Store.help.panic.com · read 11 Oct 2026
Panic Sync
Panic Sync can sync servers, passwords, keys, and Clips across Prompt devices.help.panic.com · read 11 Oct 2026
Privacy
Prompt's analytics are described as anonymous and do not collect terminal input or output, hostnames, passwords, SSH keys, or Clip contents.help.panic.com · read 11 Oct 2026
Security
Prompt can generate device-specific Secure Enclave keys that cannot be exported or synced between devices.help.panic.com · read 11 Oct 2026
Shortcuts integration
On iOS and iPadOS, Apple Shortcuts can connect to a saved server or connect and run a saved Clip.help.panic.com · read 11 Oct 2026
Support
Panic lists [email protected] as its Prompt support contact.panic.com · read 11 Oct 2026
Sync limitation
Panic Sync is all-or-nothing and does not currently sync Prompt data with Transmit or Nova.help.panic.com · read 11 Oct 2026
Terminal features
Prompt offers terminal emulation described as up to 10x faster, optional GPU acceleration, and mouse support for terminal applications.panic.com · read 11 Oct 2026
What it does
Prompt is a native terminal emulator and SSH client for connecting to remote servers.panic.com · read 11 Oct 2026

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