CATerm v2 combines memory-safe Rust performance with a modern desktop interface. Zero-delay SSH PTY, WinSCP-grade dual-pane SFTP, SQLCipher-encrypted Zero-Knowledge Vault, and real-time hardware telemetry.
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✔ Rust PTY Engine: portable-pty + Tokio async I/O
✔ Dual-Pane SFTP: WinSCP-grade file transfer, background queuing
✔ Zero-Knowledge Vault: SQLCipher AES-256 + Argon2id, local only
✔ Fleet Hardware Telemetry: agentless SSH poll (no agent install required)
Zero bloatware, zero garbage collection pauses. CATerm is engineered with Rust's zero-cost abstractions to deliver C++-class native compiled performance, deterministic memory management, and uncompromising throughput.
Instant cold start (<100ms) with a compact 17MB native binary footprint and ~30MB idle RAM. Zero Electron runtime overhead, pure hardware-accelerated GPU rendering.
Multithreaded non-blocking asynchronous I/O engine. Seamlessly orchestrates hundreds of concurrent SSH tunnels and PTY streams without dropped frames.
Military-grade AES-256 encryption securing server credentials, private SSH keys, and session snippets under a strict Zero-Knowledge model.
Microsoft's high-performance memory allocator integrated into Rust to virtually eliminate heap fragmentation and maximize throughput.
Full headless CLI companion — scriptable access to host, vault, connect, tunnel, monitor, key, audit, and bench commands. Power users get full GUI + CLI control. CATerm is not just a GUI app.
Engineered to replace fragmented workflows across PuTTY, WinSCP, MobaXterm, and Termius into a single, cohesive tool.
Microsecond input buffering powered by Rust's native pseudoterminal (`portable-pty`). Near-zero typing latency even over high-latency intercontinental connections.
Seamless dual-pane file management across SFTP, Amazon S3, MinIO, Cloudflare R2, WebDAV, and FTP in one unified VFS pane with automatic transfer resume, chmod permissions, and background queuing.
Manage dozens of concurrent server sessions with horizontal/vertical split screens and smart auto-reconnect across system sleeps and network transitions.
Zero-dependency server diagnostics without installing Python or external CLI: Internet Speedtest, QoS Bufferbloat grade, Server Benchmark, and Mesh Matrix inter-node latency tracking.
Master credentials never leave your machine. Password and data encrypted with SQLCipher AES-256 + Argon2id locally, zero telemetry tracking, and automatic TOFU host-key verification against MITM attacks. One-click "Clear SSH Host Key" action instantly resets server fingerprint trust after a machine reinstall.
Agentless real-time hardware telemetry showing CPU, RAM, Disk I/O, and Network throughput directly in the terminal interface without third-party daemon installs.
Automatic logging of every executed command with timestamp and host context. Intelligent secret-masking redacts passwords and tokens before saving, with instant CSV export for SOC compliance.
Dedicated incident post-mortem workspace. Attach terminal evidence, reconstruct timeline events across multiple hosts, and maintain verifiable investigation dossiers during production outages.
Contextual AI ops assistant equipped with battle-tested presets for Laravel dev, Docker containers, Node.js runtimes, and UFW firewall configuration. Produces actionable terminal commands with zero fluff.
Seamless 7-seat team sharing with zero-knowledge cryptographic envelopes (DEK/KEK architecture). Teammates receive encrypted host configs and credentials without the sync server ever having the decryption keys.
Hardware-accelerated perimeter underglow for your main workspace with pure GPU compositing (0% CPU load). Choose from dynamic color modes (App Brand, Solid Hex, RGB Chroma Rainbow Cycle, Aurora Drift) and smooth animation profiles (Static, Breathing, Wave) with granular blur, spread, and speed tuning.
Built for mission-critical infrastructure where credential safety, host verification, and audit integrity cannot be left to chance.
Automatic Trust-On-First-Use (TOFU) host-key validation. Detects and intercepts SSH Man-in-the-Middle attacks by validating host fingerprints against known records before exchanging credentials or tokens.
Master credentials, SSH private keys, and passphrases are encrypted locally using SQLCipher (AES-256) with Argon2id derivation. Your keys remain strictly on your local machine.
The desktop app ships with zero background analytics, zero advertising SDKs, and zero silent phone-home queries. Network activity occurs strictly upon intentional, user-initiated actions.
Interactive shell commands and execution histories are filtered through an automated secret masking engine, stripping exposed passwords and tokens from persistent audit logs.
Everything that runs on your device stays free. Pro adds the features that need Fathforce servers — and invited teammates don't pay.
first 12 months, then $10/month
first year (≈ $5.40/month), then $108/year
Early access: Pro features roll out progressively — subscribers get each one as it ships, at the price they signed up with.
Buy ProCheckout opening soonOr start the 7-day free trial in the app (Settings → Subscription) — no credit card.
✓ Linked to your CATerm account from the app — the subscription lands on it automatically.
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Full breakdown of Community vs Pro capabilities.
| Fitur / Kemampuan | Community (Free) | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SSH Terminal (Rust portable-pty, async I/O) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dual-Pane SFTP & File Manager | ✓ | ✓ |
| Zero-Knowledge Local Vault (Argon2id + SQLCipher AES-256) | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2FA / TOTP Authenticator Built-in (RFC 6238) | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI Assistant (BYOK - Bring Your Own Key) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Native CLI Companion | ✓ | ✓ |
| Server Monitoring & Cron Backup | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pro Ambient Underglow & RGB Chroma Engine | ✗ | ✓ |
| E2EE Cloud Sync (up to 5 devices) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Team Collaboration Space (Invite up to 7 teammates free) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Hosted AI Ops Copilot (tanpa API key, 300 req/bln) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Harga | $0 Selamanya | $6/bln atau $29 Founder Lifetime |
Mengapa engineer dan DevOps beralih dari Electron mahal dan tool terfragmentasi ke native Rust.
| Parameter | CATerm | Termius | Warp | Cyberduck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsitektur & Binary Size | Native Rust (17MB, <100ms boot) | Electron (250MB+) | Rust GUI (180MB+, telemetry) | Java/Native (~120MB) |
| RAM Consumption (Idle) | ~30MB - 40MB | ~350MB - 600MB | ~180MB - 300MB | ~150MB - 250MB |
| Storage VFS / File Transfer | Dual-pane VFS (SFTP, S3, R2, MinIO, WebDAV, FTP) | SFTP only (Paid tier $10+/bln) | Tidak ada dual-pane SFTP/VFS | Multi-cloud VFS, tapi tanpa terminal SSH |
| DevOps & SRE Diagnostics Lab | Speedtest, Bufferbloat, Bench, Mesh Matrix | Tidak ada | Tidak ada diagnostics lab | Tidak ada |
| Privacy & Telemetri | Zero-Knowledge, Zero Tracking, Local SQLCipher | Cloud-first sync, Telemetri aktif | Wajib login cloud, AI telemetri | Local credential, donasi pop-up |
| Team Sync & Sharing | P2P Cryptographic Envelope (7 seats free di Pro) | Per-seat billing ($20 - $30/user/bln) | Cloud team drive ($20/user/bln) | Manual profile file export |
| 2FA TOTP Built-in (RFC 6238) | Ya + auto-inject ke terminal prompt | Tidak ada (butuh app terpisah) | Tidak ada | Tidak ada |
| Pricing Model | Free Forever (Local) + $6/bln / $29-$99 Lifetime | $10 - $30/user/bln recurring | $20 - $50/user/bln recurring | Donationware / $30-40 registrasi |
Select your target operating system. Compiled natively in Rust for optimal speed and minimal resource usage on every platform.
Portable x86_64 binary release with caterm, catermctl, and desktop integration.
Standard dpkg/apt packages for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, 24.04 LTS, Debian 12.
Self-contained portable binary without root install. Runs on virtually any modern Linux distribution.
Compiled natively with Rust. Fast, lightweight binary with bundled WebView2 renderer.
Universal binary for Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) & Intel. macOS native builds are currently in staging and will be published shortly.
Emergency mobile terminal with encrypted SSH key sync and biometric authentication.
CATerm is engineered following international software engineering standards, incubated and supported by the Fathforce ecosystem.
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