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BucketDesk vs xtty

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BucketDesk compared with xtty
DetailBucketDesk logo BucketDeskxtty logo xtty
What it doesSecure S3 storage for human beings Spend your time on the work, not the terminal
StageStartup Not given
Founded2026 Not given
Based inJM Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingNot given Free with 7-day Pro trial; xtty Pro US$29.90 one-time purchase, no subscription, activates up to 2 Macs
Key features
  • Browse and search S3 buckets by prefix or name
  • In-browser preview of PDFs, images, Office documents, audio and video
  • Inspect zip files before extraction without downloading
  • Share files with expiring, revocable links
  • Upload files directly to S3 and restore from Glacier
  • Recycle bin to undo deletes for 30 days
  • S3 Savings tool to find and apply storage cost reductions
  • Workspace roles for team members instead of AWS credentials
  • Edit Office files and save directly to S3
  • Metal GPU-accelerated terminal rendering on macOS, as fast as Ghostty
  • Password autofill from macOS Keychain for configured prompts
  • Saved remote-machine list with direct connections, batch connections, and jump hosts
  • Duplicate Tab with same SSH host and remote working directory in independent session
  • Broadcast keyboard input to selected panes
  • Status and notifications for supported coding agents including Claude Code and Codex
  • File transfer with sz and rz inside terminal workflow
  • Local shell sessions with tabs, split panes, search, themes, fonts, and customizable keybindings
  • System OpenSSH configuration and keys support
  • Command palette for finding actions and saved SSH profiles
What makes it different
  • No shared AWS credentials or access keys required
  • Files remain in customer's own AWS account
  • Built on AWS primitives requiring no new infrastructure
  • Document AI with answers citing specific pages and sections
  • Transparent pricing with S3 Savings feature that pays for itself
  • Metal GPU-accelerated rendering as fast as Ghostty for local terminal performance
  • Built-in SSH workflows that reduce repeated steps without replacing existing OpenSSH setup
  • Credentials stay secure in macOS Keychain with no account or email verification required
  • Native macOS integration with familiar controls and Metal GPU rendering
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)51 +1 (up) since last check5 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)16
Citation Flow (Majestic)1323
Referring domains (Majestic)212

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