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XConnect vs Altseat

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XConnect compared with Altseat
DetailXConnect logo XConnectAltseat logo Altseat
What it doesSSH client with RDP, VNC, SFTP and a built-in AI agent Run multiple Claude Code, Codex and Kimi Code accounts on one Mac with automatic usage tracking and handoff
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: 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 Free for up to 2 accounts total across all three tools. Lifetime license USD 12 one-time (launch price through 30 November 2026, then USD 19), allowing up to 10 accounts per tool on one Mac. One payment, no subscription.
Key features
  • 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
  • Menu bar usage display for Claude Code and Codex accounts
  • Automatic account switching when limits reached
  • Automatic handoff for Claude Code sessions
  • Shared settings and sessions across accounts
  • MCP server synchronization across Claude accounts
  • Support for up to 10 accounts per tool
  • Signed and notarized by Apple
  • In-app updates from the menu bar
  • 14-day refund guarantee
What makes it different
  • 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
  • Automatic handoff continues conversations seamlessly between accounts without interruption
  • Never handles passwords or refreshes tokens, keeping credentials secure
  • Only switches between processes, never changes login of running session
  • Real-time usage visibility for multiple Claude Code and Codex accounts in one place
  • One-time lifetime license with no subscription required
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