MobaXterm AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Shells

The best Shell alternative to MobaXterm is Tabby, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to MobaXterm and 14 are Shells so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Shell alternatives to MobaXterm are Termux, ReTerminal, Cmder and Hyper.

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MobaXterm is an enhanced terminal app that brings the advanced features of a Unix-like command-line to Windows. It takes the power of Cygwin and wraps it in a sleek, visual interface that's super...

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MobaXterm alternatives page was last updated Apr 10, 2025
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  1. Tabby icon

    Tabby

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    Tabby is an infinitely customizable cross-platform terminal app for local shells, serial, SSH and Telnet connections.

    102 Tabby alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Tabby screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  SSH
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Support for SFTP
    4.  Multiple Servers
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Electron based
    7.  Portable
    8.  Serial-port
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Tabbed interface

    Tabby VS MobaXterm

     

    • Almost everyone thinks Tabby is a great MobaXterm alternative.

    • Tabby is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to MobaXterm.

    • Tabby is Free and Open SourceMobaXterm is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Tabby is CustomizableMobaXterm is not according to our users
  2. Termux icon

    Termux

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    Experience a powerful Unix terminal on Android without the need for rooting. Customize with packages via Apt, run command-line tools, SSH, and program in C, Python, and more. Enjoy a full Unix environment with bash, zsh, mouse support, and external display compatibility.

    98 Termux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • zsh
    • GNU Bourne Again SHell
    Termux screenshot 1
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    Termux Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Integrated into iOS
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required

    Termux VS MobaXterm

     

    • Termux is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to MobaXterm.

    • Termux is Free and Open SourceMobaXterm is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. ReTerminal icon

    ReTerminal

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    ReTerminal is a sleek, Material 3-inspired terminal emulator designed as a modern alternative to the legacy Jackpal Terminal. Built on Termux's robust TerminalView.

    53 ReTerminal alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    ReTerminal screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Support for scripting
    8.  Material design

    ReTerminal VS MobaXterm

     
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    Cmder

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    Cmder is an open-source replacement for the Windows command-line. It relies on ConEmu , extending it with the power of clink and some great looking defaults including a Monokai color scheme and custom prompt...

    39 Cmder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • clink
    • ConEmu
    • Windows Command Prompt
    • PowerShell
    Cmder screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Tabbed interface
    2.  Command line/bash
    3.  Portable
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  ANSI color support
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Autocompletion
    8. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    9.  Command line interface
    10.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    11.  Built-in SSH client

    Cmder VS MobaXterm

     
    Comments about Cmder as an Alternative to MobaXterm
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    Apr 15, 2022
    3

    this is a simple shell emulator not a ssh client

    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Negative Feb 6, 2020
    3

    Completely different functionality.

    Guest
    Negative Jan 31, 2020
    4

    MobaXterm is not so much a shell replacement, but an ssh terminal, sftp, ftp client, integrated x windows server, linux emulation (via integrated cygwin) and as such cmder is not an alternative to mobaXterm

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    • This alternative is disputed. Cmder is a legitimate MobaXterm alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Cmder is Free and Open SourceMobaXterm is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Cmder is Customizable and LightweightMobaXterm is not according to our users
  6. Hyper icon

    Hyper

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    Hyper™ is a beautiful and extensible, cross-platform terminal built on open web standards. It provides an elegant command-line experience that is consistent across all supported platforms which includes macOS, Windows and various Linux distributions like Fedora and Debian.

    94 Hyper alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron / Atom Shell
    Splitting terminals

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Clean design
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Electron based
    4.  Split-screen view
    5.  Tiling Panes
    6.  Uses Packages
    7.  Plugin API
    8.  Divisible
    9.  Skinnable

    Hyper VS MobaXterm

     
    Comments about Hyper as an Alternative to MobaXterm
    Guest
    Negative Jul 9, 2020
    1

    Hyper is just a terminal. No file manager, port forwarding or session management (X11, VNC, etc..)

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    Hyper icon

    • Some users think Hyper is a great MobaXterm alternative, some don't.

    • Hyper is Free and Open SourceMobaXterm is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. WindTerm icon

    WindTerm

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    A professional SSH/Telnet/Serial/Shell/Sftp client for DevOps.

    58 WindTerm alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    WindTerm screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for SFTP
    2.  SSH
    3.  Portable
    4.  X server
    5.  Syntax Highlighting
    6.  Command palette
    7.  Cross-Platform
    8.  Outliner

    WindTerm VS MobaXterm

     
  9. Terminal icon

    Terminal

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    Terminal (also referred to as Terminal.app) is a terminal emulator included in Apple's Mac OS X operating system. It originated in Mac OS X's predecessors, NEXTSTEP and OPENSTEP, and allows the user to interact with the computer through a command line interface.

    98 Terminal alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Terminal screenshot 1

    Terminal Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required

    Terminal VS MobaXterm

     
    Comments about Terminal as an Alternative to MobaXterm
    guest2
    Negative Aug 13, 2021
    0

    Not the same type of application.

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    Terminal icon
    • Terminal is Free and ProprietaryMobaXterm is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. ZOC icon

    ZOC

     69 likes
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    ZOC is a powerful and well-established terminal emulator and telnet client, well known for its outstanding user interface with tabbed multi session support.

    69 ZOC alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    ZOC screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Tabbed interface
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Multiplatform
    4.  Telnet client
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  SSH
    8.  BBS Support
    9.  Binary trace files
    10.  Incoming data as hex dump
    11.  Support for Hotkeys
    12.  Auto Highlighting

    ZOC VS MobaXterm

     
    Comments about ZOC as an Alternative to MobaXterm
    techieman75
    Positive Nov 28, 2016
    -1

    Similar features and works across both Windows & Mac platforms this is a HUGE value add for me!

    MobaXterm Icon
    ZOC icon

    • Most users think ZOC is a great MobaXterm alternative.

    • ZOC is the most popular commercial alternative to MobaXterm.

    • ZOC is Paid and ProprietaryMobaXterm is Freemium and Proprietary
    • ZOC is LightweightMobaXterm is not according to our users
  11. Windows Command Prompt icon

    Windows Command Prompt

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    Command Prompt, also known as cmd.exe or cmd (after its executable file name), is the command-line interpreter on Windows NT, Windows CE, OS/2 and eComStation operating systems. It is the counterpart of COMMAND.

    41 Windows Command Prompt alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    A picture of cmd, with the name blacked out.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Support for scripting

    Windows Command Prompt VS MobaXterm

     
    Comments about Windows Command Prompt as an Alternative to MobaXterm
    Guest
    Negative Oct 13, 2021
    0

    Not the same functionality.

    Guest
    Negative Jun 3, 2020
    1

    Windows Command Prompt does not provide SSH or SFTP, nor does it provide a tabbed interface for multiple remote sessions

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    • Windows Command Prompt is Free and ProprietaryMobaXterm is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Windows Command Prompt is LightweightMobaXterm is not according to our users
  12. Termux Monet icon

    Termux Monet

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    A terminal emulator application for Android 8+ OS extendible by variety of packages, with Monet support and experimental features.

    58 Termux Monet alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    Termux Monet screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The app was discontinued.

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Support for scripting
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Autocompletion
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Syntax Highlighting
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Termux Monet VS MobaXterm

     
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