ZestSSH is a cross-platform SSH, SFTP, and terminal client for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. It brings a tabbed desktop shell with split panes, jump-host chaining, port forwarding, an SFTP file browser, snippets and workflows, live server monitoring, and optional end-to-end encrypted sync across every device, all backed by a single shared connection library.
Publisher’s description
What is ZestSSH?
ZestSSH is a proprietary terminals & cli tool program for Windows from Affluent Labs.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.2.2, released on October 25, 2026. 6 versions are listed since September 3, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: ZestSSH is a terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ZestSSH safe to download?
- The file is served by zestssh.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
62575154A306A4316118D0C4A5445D13426316EB74EA181080BDA15776344363· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 6 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2.2Latest | October 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.2.1 | October 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.2.0 | October 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.1.0 | October 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.0.0 | October 23, 2026 | 25.1 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.9.0 | September 3, 2026 | 19.6 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id AffluentLabs.ZestSSH -eZestSSH-3.2.2-Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Affluent Labs
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 3.2.2
- Released
- October 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 1, 2026
- Versions listed
- 6
- Website
- zestssh.com
- winget ID
- AffluentLabs.ZestSSH
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ZestSSH free?
ZestSSH is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is ZestSSH safe to download?
The download comes from zestssh.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install ZestSSH with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can ZestSSH be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does ZestSSH run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of ZestSSH?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 3, 2026.
Can I use ZestSSH without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to ZestSSH?
PowerShell, Oh My Posh, QPDF, Alacritty and PuTTY. The alternatives page compares them.
