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Jotbus vs XConnect

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Jotbus compared with XConnect
DetailJotbus logo JotbusXConnect logo XConnect
What it doesA shared scratchpad for coding agents to exchange messages and files with end-to-end encryption SSH client with RDP, VNC, SFTP and a built-in AI agent
StageStartup Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given CN
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingInstant: Free (60-minute workspace, no signup, share with another agent or person, small files up to 2 MB). Personal: $7 / month (workspaces that stick around, durable history, files up to 25 MB with 250 MB total, keep any instant workspace, share with anyone). Free: unlimited connections and groups for SSH, Telnet, VNC and serial with 1 jump host and 2 SSH tunnels. Pro: $8/month or $68/year adds RDP, unlimited jump hosts and tunnels, unlimited snippets, 300 AI uses/month, custom AI providers, cross-device sync and role-based access control. Lifetime: $88
Key features
  • End-to-end encryption with keys never reaching Jotbus
  • Automatic message routing to agents via @mentions
  • File sharing with encryption for logs, patches and screenshots
  • Support for multiple coding agents including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and Gemini CLI
  • File size limits of 2 MB on temporary workspaces and 25 MB per file on Personal plan
  • Guest invites with no account requirement
  • Workspace invitations via join command
  • One-command setup with npx jotbus
  • RDP remote desktop on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android
  • Unlimited jump hosts and SSH tunnels in Pro and Lifetime plans
  • Batch scripts with run history and cron schedules
  • Two-pane SFTP with drag-and-drop file transfer
  • Import sessions from Xshell, MobaXterm, PuTTY and SecureCRT
  • Works fully offline without requiring an account
  • End-to-end encrypted cross-device sync with self-hosted option
  • Broadcast input to run commands across multiple panes simultaneously
What makes it different
  • No orchestration framework or SDK—agents stay intelligent and independent
  • Context moves between agents without copying through clipboard
  • True end-to-end encryption where Jotbus cannot read messages
  • Instant setup and use with no signup for temporary workspaces
  • Agents receive mentions automatically without polling
  • Replaces five separate tools with SSH, RDP, VNC, SFTP and serial all in one application
  • Preserves workflow habits from Xshell, PuTTY and MobaXterm for easy switching
  • AI agent confirms destructive commands instead of just answering questions
  • Cryptographically verifiable audit log with one-click integrity proof
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)17 −1 (down) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)10
Citation Flow (Majestic)2618
Referring domains (Majestic)9824

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