Choose Terminal when…
Your agents already run in herdr on your Macs, and you want one native list sorted by who needs you. Open those same panes over SSH or Mosh, answer questions from the Lock Screen and continue on your Mac with Handoff.
Which one fits your work?
We make Terminal. Here’s why you might choose it, and why you might choose T3 Code.
Choose T3 Code when…
You want a shared interface for several agent providers, with branches, diff review and pull request creation, or need Android, Windows, Linux or browser clients. T3 Connect lets you reach your host without setting up Tailscale; direct pairing is available too.
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| At a glance | Terminal | T3 Code |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Every agent on every Mac in one native list. | An open-source workspace that brings multiple coding agent providers into one interface. |
| Client platforms | iPhone, iPad and Mac. App Store launch coming soon. | iPhone, iPad and Android; desktop on macOS, Windows and Linux; web client. |
| Working with agents | herdr panes sorted by who needs you; answer from the Lock Screen. | Run Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Cursor and other supported providers through T3 Code. Review changes and create pull requests from its workspace. |
| Connections | SSH and Mosh. Tailscale for the paired-Mac workflow. | T3 Connect uses a Cloudflare tunnel and requires sign-in. Direct pairing over LAN or Tailscale is also supported. |
| Host setup | Terminal Bridge and herdr on each Mac. iCloud Keychain for automatic pairing, or pair by QR code. | Install T3 Code and authenticate your agent providers on the host. Keep its server running, then connect your phone through T3 Connect or a pairing link or QR code. |
| Cost | Free, with no account to make. | Free and MIT licensed; bring your own agent subscriptions. T3 Connect is currently free with a machine limit; linking a paid T3 Chat plan raises that limit. |
Reviewed November 3, 2026 against official sources. Features and plans can change; check current details before choosing.
- T3 Code features and supported agents ↗
- T3 Code platforms, installation and mobile setup ↗
- T3 Connect, direct pairing and Tailscale ↗
- T3 Code cost, license and connection model ↗
Terminal’s agent workflow needs herdr and Terminal Bridge on your Macs, with Tailscale for access from your phone. Without herdr, it’s a plain SSH and Mosh terminal for Mac and Linux. See Terminal’s setup and FAQ.
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