MobaXterm AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Shells for Windows

There are many alternatives to MobaXterm for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows Shell alternative is Tabby Terminal, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to MobaXterm and eight of them are Shells available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows Shell alternatives to MobaXterm are Cmder, Hyper, WindTerm and Windows Command Prompt.

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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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  1. Tabby Terminal icon
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    Tabby Terminal

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

    97 Tabby Terminal alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  SSH
    2.  Support for SFTP
    3.  Command line interface
    4.  Multiple Servers
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Serial-port
    7.  Portable
    8.  Electron based
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Tabbed interface
    12.  Ad-free
    13.  Syntax Highlighting
    14.  Support for scripting
    15.  Autocompletion
    16.  Persistent History
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    • Almost everyone thinks Tabby Terminal is a great MobaXterm alternative.

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

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

    38 Cmder alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • clink
    • ConEmu
    • Windows Command Prompt
    • PowerShell
    Vim
    Split View

    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.  Windows Explorer Extension
    9.  Command line interface
    10.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    11.  Built-in SSH client
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    Guest

    this is a simple shell emulator not a ssh client

    Top negative comment •Apr 15, 2022
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    Guest

    Completely different functionality.

    Negative comment •Feb 6, 2020
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    Guest

    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

    Negative comment •Jan 31, 2020
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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
  4. Hyper icon
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    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.

    91 Hyper alternatives
    Splitting terminals

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron / Atom Shell
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    Windows running WSL

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    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
    10.  Multiple Font Colors
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    Guest

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

    Negative comment •Jul 9, 2020
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    • Some users think Hyper is a great MobaXterm alternative, some don't.

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

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

    51 WindTerm alternatives
    WindTerm screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    WindTerm screenshot 1
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    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
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  6. Windows Command Prompt icon
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    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.

    40 Windows Command Prompt alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Windows Command Prompt Features

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

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

    Negative comment •Jun 3, 2020
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    Guest

    Not the same functionality.

    Negative comment •Oct 13, 2021
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    • Windows Command Prompt is Free and ProprietaryMobaXterm is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. ConsoleZ icon
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    ConsoleZ

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    console - This is a modified version of Console 2 for a better experience under Windows Vista/7/8 and a better visual rendering.

    74 ConsoleZ alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    ConsoleZ Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Tabbed interface
    ConsoleZ screenshot 1
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  9. ZOC icon
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    ZOC

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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.

    65 ZOC alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    ZOC screenshot 1
    Sample options dialog
    +1
    Keyboard remapping

    ZOC Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Tabbed interface
    3.  Telnet client
    4.  SSH
    5.  BBS Support
    6.  Binary trace files
    7.  Incoming data as hex dump
    8.  Support for Hotkeys
    9.  Auto Highlighting
    10.  Stream Capture
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    Comments about ZOC as an Alternative to MobaXterm
     
    techieman75

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

    Positive comment •Nov 28, 2016
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    • Most users think ZOC is a great MobaXterm alternative.

    • ZOC is Paid and ProprietaryMobaXterm is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Putty Tab Manager icon
    Putty Tab Manager icon

    Putty Tab Manager

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    Windows tool for managing multiple PuTTY instances in a single tabbed window.

    Tab Manager allows PuTTY sessions PuTTY run multiple, known ssh and telnet client for windows in one window using tabs.

    is initially made to add a fully functional tab-interface to PuTTY, but it wil.

    12 Putty Tab Manager alternatives
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    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Putty Tab Manager Features

    1.  No installation
    2.  Tabbed interface
    Putty Tab Manager screenshot 1
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    Discontinued

    The website doesn't exist anymore

    Putty Tab Manager iconMobaXterm Icon

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