HyperTerminal Alternatives for Linux

HyperTerminal is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is PuTTY, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to HyperTerminal and 11 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to HyperTerminal are CoolTerm, CuteCom, Shellngn and HTerm.

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HyperTerminal is a terminal emulator capable of connecting to systems through TCP/IP Networks, Dial-Up Modems, and COM ports. Until Windows XP, it is included with the operating system, but, starting from Windows Vista, it...

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HyperTerminal alternatives page was last updated Aug 9, 2024
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    PuTTY

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    PuTTY is a free and open-source terminal emulator, serial console and network file transfer application. It supports several network protocols, including SCP, SSH, Telnet, rlogin, and raw socket connection. It can also connect to a serial port.

    110 PuTTY alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    • ReactOS
    Tunnels interface
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  SSH
    2.  Built-in SSH client
    3.  Telnet client
    4.  Host management
    5.  Graphical User Interface
    6.  Serial terminal
    7.  Support for SFTP
    8.  Portable
    9.  Logging
    10.  Session Management
    11.  Tabbed interface
    12.  Xterm emulation
    13.  Download Accelerator
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    Comments about PuTTY as an Alternative to HyperTerminal
     
    Nicolas

    I cannot use the serial communication (Win10)

    Negative comment •Nov 23, 2022
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    smammy

    PuTTY is best known as an SSH client, but it is also an adequate serial terminal.

    Positive comment •Nov 23, 2022
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    • Most users think PuTTY is a great HyperTerminal alternative.

    • PuTTY is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to HyperTerminal.

    • PuTTY is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to HyperTerminal.

    • PuTTY is Free and Open SourceHyperTerminal is Paid and Proprietary
    • PuTTY is LightweightHyperTerminal is not according to our users
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    CoolTerm

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    CoolTerm is a simple serial port terminal application (no terminal emulation) that is geared towards hobbyists and professionals with a need to exchange data with hardware connected to serial ports such as servo controllers, robotic kits, GPS receivers, microcontrollers, etc.

    25 CoolTerm alternatives
    For Mac

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    CoolTerm Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Serial-port
    3.  ASCII to Hex
    For Windows
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    CuteCom

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    CuteCom is a graphical serial terminal aimed mainly at hardware developers or other people who need a terminal to talk to their devices.

    18 CuteCom alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • FreeBSD

    CuteCom Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 0.22.0, released in June 2009, can be still downloaded from the official website. It does not support terminal type emulation.

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    Shellngn

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    Shellngn is a cloud based SSH client with SFTP and Telnet support. Manage your servers anywhere you are, with a professional and feature-rich SSH and SFTP Client.

    93 Shellngn alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    Shellngn Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Telnet client
    3.  Support for SFTP
    4.  SSH
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    • Shellngn is the most popular Web-based alternative to HyperTerminal.

    • Shellngn is Freemium and ProprietaryHyperTerminal is Paid and Proprietary
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    HTerm

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    HTerm is a terminal emulator for serial communication.

    20 HTerm alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    HTerm Features

    1.  Portable
    HTerm screenshot 1
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    RXVT

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    RXVT –our extended virtual terminal– is a terminal emulator for X11. It is a popular replacement for the standard ‘xterm’.

    91 RXVT alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Discontinued

    Last updated in 2013.

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  9. GtkTerm

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    Gtkterm is a simple GTK+ terminal used to communicate with a serial port. It is has fewer features than minicom, but is designed to be as easy to use as possible.

    16 GtkTerm alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    GtkTerm Features

    1.  Serial-port

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    QuteSerial

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    QuteSerial is a RS232 terminal in the veins of minicom, hyperterminal, and br@y's Terminal.exe. It allows you to access a old-fashioned RS232 (serial) port and display the received data in either a Hex or ASCII format.

    16 QuteSerial alternatives
    QuteSerial screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    QuteSerial Features

    1.  Serial-port
    2.  Serial terminal
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    moserial

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    moserial is a clean, friendly gtk-based serial terminal for the GNOME desktop. It is primarily intended for technical users and hardware hackers who need to communicate with embedded systems, test equipment, and serial consoles.

    18 moserial alternatives
    Main window

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    moserial Features

    1.  Serial-port
    2.  Serial terminal
    port settings
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  12. QtTerm

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    Terminal emulator written with Qt for serial communication.

    13 QtTerm alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

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  13. pqcom

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    Simple and handy serial communication tool written with python and qt.

    15 pqcom alternatives
    pqcom on Ububntu

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    pqcom Features

    1.  Serial-port
    pqcom on Windows

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