MyShell
Comparison · Electron terminal
MyShell vs Hyper
Hyper made “terminals can look modern” mainstream. MyShell focuses on what you do after the prompt looks good: manage sessions, get OS-aware help, compose commands, and run AI suggestions into the active shell — as a native desktop app.
Why teams pick MyShell over Hyper
- Hyper is theme- and plugin-centric; MyShell ships workspace features built-in
- Native desktop app aimed at a light footprint for shell work
- Offline help and tasks with one-click Run
- $39 one-time Desktop with optional Cloud — BYOK AI included
Feature comparison
| Feature | Hyper | MyShell |
|---|---|---|
| Runtime | Electron | Native desktop (Tauri) |
| Extensibility | npm plugins / themes | Built-in help, tasks, AI, sessions |
| SSH management | Plugins / external | First-class sessions |
| Offline help | No | Yes |
| AI assistant | Plugins | BYOK + optional Cloud |
| Session grid | Limited | Single/grid + hibernate |
| Pricing | Free / open source | $39 Desktop; Cloud optional |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux | macOS, Windows, Linux |
Who each is for
Keep Hyper if themes and Electron plugins are enough. Choose MyShell for SSH workspace features, offline help, and AI Run without relying on a plugin ecosystem.
FAQ
Why choose MyShell over Hyper?
If you need more than a themed prompt — session management, offline help, composer, and AI Run — MyShell is built for that job without assembling plugins.
Is MyShell heavy like Electron apps?
MyShell is a native desktop app designed to stay lightweight so your shells keep the resources.
Does MyShell support themes?
MyShell focuses on workflow UI (sessions, help, AI) rather than a Hyper-style theme marketplace.
Try the shell workspace
MyShell Desktop is a one-time $39 license with BYOK AI included. Optional Cloud adds sync and hosted Auto AI. 14-day trial available.