Is SSHive right for you?

A good fit for

Fits administrators who will restrict credentials and review commands before giving an assistant access to a real server.

Before you choose

Pro is a $12.99 one-time U.S. App Store purchase, with local storefront equivalents and Universal Purchase across supported Apple devices. RDP/VNC require Pro from the first session. MCP, broadcast, SOCKS5 and the AI assistant are Mac-specific; some mobile features differ. The Mac app advertises Apple silicon and macOS 12+. External model charges may apply. No server connection or permission enforcement was tested.

Workflow and handoff

Confirm the protocol and device’s included features, configure a least-privilege test connection and inspect each assistant request before using it on production systems. No connection profile or command was created.

Pricing and practical limits

Pro is a $12.99 one-time U.S. App Store purchase, with local storefront equivalents and Universal Purchase across supported Apple devices. RDP/VNC require Pro from the first session. MCP, broadcast, SOCKS5 and the AI assistant are Mac-specific; some mobile features differ. The Mac app advertises Apple silicon and macOS 12+. External model charges may apply. No server connection or permission enforcement was tested.

Review method

Relevant official-source evidence reviewed individually on 2026-10-09 UTC (October 10 in India). Selected product artwork inspected visually. No hands-on vendor application test was performed. Performance, security and plan enforcement were not independently tested.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.

Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Documented workflow	SSHive combines terminal, file-transfer and remote-desktop protocols in a Mac application. The Pro Mac version adds a local MCP server so compatible assistants can work with authorized remote systems.	Facts sourced	2026-10-09

Understand the total cost

SSHive pricing & plans

Free

Ongoing free tier

Allowance and restrictions: Two SSH sessions; five profiles; SFTP uploads up to 10 MB; no RDP/VNC or local MCP.

Pro

$12.99 once (U.S.)

One-time App Store purchase; local price varies

Allowance and restrictions: Unlimited profiles/sessions; RDP/VNC; local MCP and broadcast on Mac.

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

Was this product hands-on tested?

No. The listing uses dated official-source evidence and visual artwork review. Unconfirmed pricing, allowances and integrations are stated explicitly.

What is SSHive used for?

SSHive combines terminal, file-transfer and remote-desktop protocols in a Mac application. The Pro Mac version adds a local MCP server so compatible assistants can work with authorized remote systems.

Does SSHive have a free plan?

Two concurrent SSH sessions, five profiles and SFTP uploads up to 10 MB; local MCP requires Pro.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does SSHive cost?

$12.99 once (U.S.). See the billing terms below. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use SSHive through an API?

Pro Mac local MCP server exposes twenty tools for existing AI assistants.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Pro is a $12.99 one-time U.S. App Store purchase, with local storefront equivalents and Universal Purchase across supported Apple devices. RDP/VNC require Pro from the first session. MCP, broadcast, SOCKS5 and the AI assistant are Mac-specific; some mobile features differ. The Mac app advertises Apple silicon and macOS 12+. External model charges may apply. No server connection or permission enforcement was tested.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

How this profile is supported

Official product information

Product identity and relevant official-source evidence reviewed individually.

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2026-10-09

Costs and constraints

Pro is a $12.99 one-time U.S. App Store purchase, with local storefront equivalents and Universal Purchase across supported Apple devices. RDP/VNC require Pro from the first session. MCP, broadcast, SOCKS5 and the AI assistant are Mac-specific; some mobile features differ. The Mac app advertises Apple silicon and macOS 12+. External model charges may apply. No server connection or permission enforcement was tested.

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2026-10-09