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# HimitsuShell

Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1105435/HimitsuShell

> A shell script compiler that converts shell scripts into obfuscated binaries using an embedded shell interpreter and anti-debugging.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses HimitsuShell?

Software vendors, MSPs, security solution providers, DevOps engineers, embedded Linux developers, IoT device manufacturers, and Docker image publishers.

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Mush Software

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$249.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available)
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Angola, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Bermuda, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia and 68 more

## Features

- Distinct Business Functionality

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat

## Category

- [Other Business Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/34540/other-business/software)

## Alternatives

1. [WorkFlex](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1095482/WorkFlex) (0 reviews)
2. [Signo](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1097559/Signo) — 4.8/5 (13 reviews)
3. [Bankoro](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1095999/Bankoro) — 4.7/5 (9 reviews)
4. [TipHaus](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1097071/TipHaus) — 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
5. [SMS SYSTEM](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1103628/SMS-SYSTEM) — 5.0/5 (3 reviews)

## Links

- [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1105435/HimitsuShell)

## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.capterra.com/p/10050026/HimitsuShell/> |
| en-AE | <https://www.capterra.ae/software/1105435/HimitsuShell> |
| en-AU | <https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1105435/HimitsuShell> |
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