Hiren Kalariya
Co-Founder & CEO, TST Technology
About
Hiren Kalariya is the Co-Founder and CEO of TST Technology and the product lead behind CtrlOps.io, a local-first desktop app that makes Linux server management fast and easy for developers and DevOps teams. Over the past five years, he has shipped 60+ production systems with engineering teams across SaaS, mobile, and web product companies - and the problems that led him to build CtrlOps came directly from that work: SSH access scattered across PuTTY, WinSCP, and three other tools; servers crashing because no one noticed a disk filling up; and the operational risk of having one person on a team who knows where every server lives. At CtrlOps, he leads product and engineering on a 100% local tool that consolidates SSH, file management, multi-server monitoring, one-click deployments, and an AI terminal into a single desktop app. He writes about Linux server management, SSH workflows, and practical DevOps for developers and DevOps teams who own production infrastructure.
Articles by Hiren
Termius vs Warp vs CtrlOps: Which AI Terminal Should You Use?
Termius, Warp, and CtrlOps tested on the same server tasks. See how each AI behaves on a remote server, what each one costs, and which one fits your work.
Termius Pricing 2026: Is It Worth It? (Plans, Costs & Cheaper Options)
Termius pricing runs from a free Starter plan to $30/user/month on Business. What each plan includes, what no tier includes, and what a team of five pays.
How to Deploy to a VPS in 5 Steps (2026) - Without a DevOps Engineer
Deploy to a VPS in 5 steps and about 30 minutes: SSH, runtime, PM2, Nginx and SSL. CtrlOps runs the same deploy in under 5 minutes, $7/user/mo (1 mo free).
9 Best Termius Alternatives in 2026 (Tested & Ranked)
Termius stops at SSH. We tested 9 alternatives - CtrlOps, Tabby, Warp, MobaXterm, iTerm2, PuTTY, Royal TS, WindTerm, SecureCRT - on real Ubuntu servers.
7 Best aaPanel Alternatives for Developers (2026)
We tested 7 aaPanel alternatives for 2026. Compare CtrlOps, CloudPanel, HestiaCP, CyberPanel, Coolify, RunCloud, and Webmin on pricing and deployment.
PuTTY vs MobaXterm in 2026: 7 Real-World Tests Reveal the Winner
Comparing PuTTY and MobaXterm on connection speed, SFTP, credential security, and AI features. Full 2026 test results, plus a modern SSH alternative.
7 Best Termius Alternatives for Mac - Tested on macOS (2026)
We tested 7 Termius alternatives on macOS. Compare CtrlOps, iTerm2, Warp, Tabby, Royal TSX, WindTerm, and Core Shell - pricing, AI, and local storage.
7 Best SecureCRT Alternatives for Mac in 2026 (With AI)
SecureCRT on Mac has no AI, file manager, or monitoring. We tested 7 alternatives - CtrlOps, iTerm2, Termius, Warp, Royal TSX, Tabby, DartShell.
8 Best SSH Clients for Linux in 2026 (Free & Paid)
We tested 8 SSH clients for Linux across real workflows - OpenSSH, Termius, Tabby, Warp, and CtrlOps. Compare features, security, and pricing for 2026.
9 Best SSH Clients for Windows in 2026 (Free & Paid)
We tested 9 SSH clients for Windows across real workflows - PuTTY, MobaXterm, Termius, Warp, and CtrlOps. Compare features, security, and pricing for 2026.
Top 5 MobaXterm Alternatives for Mac in 2026
MobaXterm doesn't run on Mac. We compared CtrlOps, Termius, Royal TSX, Warp & iTerm2 against real tasks. Find the best fit for your workflow.
14 SSH Key Management Best Practices Every Developer Needs in 2026
14 SSH key security best practices for 2026. Ed25519 keys, passphrases, local-only storage, per-user access, revocation, and a complete audit checklist.
15 Best AI DevOps Tools for Small Teams in 2026
The 15 best DevOps automation tools in 2026: real workflow comparisons, a phased automation roadmap, and the server ops layer every other guide misses.
Best SSH Client for Mac 2026: What Actually Works
Honest comparison of 6 SSH clients on Mac across real workflows: iTerm2, Termius, Warp, OpenSSH, and CtrlOps - features, security, and pricing for 2026.
AI in DevOps: Replacing Manual Server Management (2026)
How AI in DevOps replaces manual server work with AI terminals, approval-based commands, and real-time monitoring. Before-vs-after workflows saving 80% time.