MobaXterm Alternatives for Android

MobaXterm is not available for Android but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best Android alternative is Termux, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to MobaXterm and 11 are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to MobaXterm are ReTerminal, ConnectBot, Termius and Remote Desktop Manager.

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MobaXterm alternatives are mainly Terminal Emulators, but if you're looking for SSH Clients or Remote Desktop Tools you can filter on that. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to MobaXterm.
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MobaXterm alternatives page was last updated Apr 10, 2025
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  1. 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
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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
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    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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    ConnectBot

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    ConnectBot is a Secure Shell client for the Android platform. Its ultimate goal is to create a secure connection through which you can use a shell on a remote machine and transfer files back and forth to your phone.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    ConnectBot screenshot 1

    ConnectBot Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  SSH
    4.  Telnet client

    ConnectBot VS MobaXterm

     
  5. Termius icon

    Termius

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    Termius is more than a mere SSH client – it’s a complete command-line solution that’s redefining remote access for sysadmins and network engineers. Securely access Linux or IoT devices and quickly fix issues from the comfort of your couch via laptop or phone.

    54 Termius alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NZ flagNew Zealand

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    Termius screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Support for SFTP
    2.  Mosh client
    3.  Keychain
    4.  Port Forwarding
    5.  Unix-like
    6.  SSH
    7.  User Session Recording
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  FTP Server Migration
    10.  Server Monitoring
    11.  Secure Copy (SCP)

    Termius VS MobaXterm

     
    Comments about Termius as an Alternative to MobaXterm
    Guest
    Negative Feb 14, 2020
    0

    NO GUI present in any of these

    MobaXterm Icon
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    • Most users think Termius is a great MobaXterm alternative.

    • Termius is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to MobaXterm.

    • Termius is Freemium and ProprietaryMobaXterm is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Remote Desktop Manager

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    Remote Desktop Manager lets you centralize all your remote connections, passwords and credentials into a unique platform that can be securely shared between users. Drive security, speed and productivity through your organization while reducing risks for your IT department.

    56 Remote Desktop Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Easily Manage All Your Remote Connections

    Remote Desktop Manager Features

    1.  Tabbed interface
    2.  Automatic Connection
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Role-based security access
    6.  VNC Support
    7.  SSH
    8.  RDP
    9.  Centralized credentials
    10. Microsoft Active Directory icon  Active Directory integration

    Remote Desktop Manager VS MobaXterm

     
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    Royal TSX

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    Royal TS provides easy and secure access to your remote systems

    Unlock the power to remotely manage your systems on multiple platforms!

    Royal TS is the perfect tool for server admins, system engineers, developers and IT focused information workers who constantly need to access.

    128 Royal TSX alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    RDP Connections

    Royal TSX Features

    1.  SSH
    2.  RDP
    3.  Tabbed interface
    4.  Multiple Account support
    5.  Password Sharing
    6.  Clientless Remote Connection
    7.  Explorer-like

    Royal TSX VS MobaXterm

     
    Comments about Royal TSX as an Alternative to MobaXterm
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    Guest
    Positive Feb 11, 2018
    6

    Most alternatives mentioned here have nothing to do with what MobaXterm provides as features. This is the ONLY real alternative for MobaXterm. And no, i have nothing to do with Royal TSX and i hate that it's not open source.

    Guest
    Negative Apr 11, 2018
    3

    Can't easily send commands to multiple terminals and allow user to choose which open terminals to send to like MobaXTerm, also UI isn't as good...it's the details that matter

    Guest
    Positive Nov 5, 2019
    -1

    multiple connection support such as ssh vnc teamviewer rdp

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    • Most users think Royal TSX is a great MobaXterm alternative.

    • Royal TSX is Freemium and ProprietaryMobaXterm is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    JuiceSSH

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    The all in one terminal client for Android including SSH, Local Shell, Mosh and Telnet support.

    104 JuiceSSH alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • mosh
    • OpenSSH
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    JuiceSSH Features

    1.  Host management
    2.  SSH
    3.  Telnet client
    4.  SSH Tunnel

    JuiceSSH VS MobaXterm

     
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    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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    Oysape

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    Oysape is a cutting-edge SSH client and terminal solution, tailor-made for DevOps and CI/CD workflows. It simplifies server management by allowing users to maintain a list of servers, and execute customizable Tasks on selected servers dynamically.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    Mobile Apps

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode

    Oysape VS MobaXterm

     

    • Oysape is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to MobaXterm.

    • Oysape is Freemium and Open SourceMobaXterm is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Oysape is LightweightMobaXterm is not according to our users
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    Opaque

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    Opaque is a GPLv3 licensed secure, super fast oVirt, Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization (RHEV), and Proxmox VDI client that allows you to connect graphically to all your virtual machines running in the cloud from anywhere in the world.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Opaque screenshot 1

    Opaque Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Desktop Sharing
    5.  Support for Multiple Monitors

    Opaque VS MobaXterm

     
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