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MobaXterm

All-in-one Windows toolbox with a tabbed SSH client, X11 server and remote desktop tools.

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About MobaXterm

MobaXterm is a Windows application that bundles many remote-access tools into one window. Its tabbed terminal handles SSH, Telnet, rlogin, Mosh and serial connections, and each SSH session opens a graphical SFTP browser beside it. A built-in X11 server lets you run Linux graphical programs from remote machines on your Windows desktop, and sessions can also be RDP, VNC or FTP. It includes common Unix commands such as bash, grep, sed and rsync, plus network tools, macros and plugins. The free Home Edition is limited to a set number of saved sessions, tunnels and macros, while the Professional Edition is a one-time per-user licence that removes limits and allows customisation for company deployment. It is popular with system administrators and researchers who need X forwarding. It is Windows only, closed source and its interface is busy compared with modern terminals.

Best for: Windows admins and researchers who need SSH with X11 forwarding and SFTP.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Built-in X server for remote graphical apps
  • SFTP browser opens automatically with SSH sessions
  • Many protocols and Unix tools in one app

Why people leave

  • Windows only and closed source
  • Free edition limits saved sessions and tunnels
  • Cluttered interface

Top MobaXterm alternatives

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  1. 1Tabby (terminal) logo
    Tabby (terminal)

    Free open-source terminal with saved SSH profiles and SFTP, on every OS.

    66.5
  2. 2SecureCRT logo
    SecureCRT

    Commercial SSH client with strong scripting and session management.

    59.6
  3. 3electerm logo
    electerm

    Free cross-platform SSH, SFTP, RDP and VNC client.

    57.2
  4. 4Windows Terminal logo
    Windows Terminal

    Free modern terminal for local shells and plain SSH on Windows.

    55.3
  5. 5PuTTY logo
    PuTTY

    Free and lightweight if you only need SSH or Telnet.

    52.1

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MobaXterm: common questions

Is MobaXterm free?

MobaXterm has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Home Edition (checked on MobaXterm's own site).

Is MobaXterm open source?

No, MobaXterm is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Tabby (terminal), electerm and Windows Terminal.

What platforms does MobaXterm run on?

MobaXterm is available for Windows.

What are the best alternatives to MobaXterm?

The highest-ranked MobaXterm alternatives right now are Tabby (terminal), SecureCRT and electerm. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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