MobaXterm Alternatives for Linux

MobaXterm is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Ghostty, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to MobaXterm and loads of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to MobaXterm are Tabby, Remmina, Alacritty and Konsole.

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  1. Ghostty icon

    Ghostty

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    Cross-platform terminal emulator balancing speed, platform-native UI, and modern features. Designed for an enhanced interactive CLI environment, offering full standards compliance for seamless integration with shells and CLI tools.

    57 Ghostty alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Nix Package Manager
    • Homebrew
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    • Ghostty is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to MobaXterm.

    • Ghostty is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to MobaXterm.

    • Ghostty is Free and Open SourceMobaXterm is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Ghostty is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMobaXterm is not according to our users
  2. Tabby icon

    Tabby

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

    105 Tabby alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    gaobill
    Positive
    0

    support X server forwarding and keyword highlight

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    • Almost everyone thinks Tabby is a great MobaXterm alternative.

    • Tabby is Free and Open SourceMobaXterm is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Tabby is LightweightMobaXterm is not according to our users
  4. Remmina icon

    Remmina

     226 likes
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    Open source remote desktop client for Linux and BSD supporting RDP, VNC, SPICE, and more, aimed at sysadmins and travelers needing remote access with features like scrollable high-res desktops and organized connection management.

    144 Remmina alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about Remmina as an Alternative to MobaXterm
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    Remmina have a session manager built in like mobaxterm. I think that only Remmina and mRemoteNG are truly replacement for mobaxterm

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Remmina is a great MobaXterm alternative.

    • Remmina is Free and Open SourceMobaXterm is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Alacritty icon

    Alacritty

     70 likes
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    Alacritty is a blazing fast, GPU accelerated terminal emulator. It’s written in Rust and uses OpenGL for rendering to be the fastest terminal emulator available. Alacritty is available on GitHub in source form.

    83 Alacritty alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  6. Konsole icon

    Konsole

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    Konsole is a terminal to run a command shell. It provides a command line interface for directly controlling your computer.

    70 Konsole alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • KDE
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  7. Terminator icon

    Terminator

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    Terminator enables the user to run and manage multiple terminal emulators side-by-side in the same window. The main focus is arranging terminals in a grid. (Tabs is the most common default method, which Terminator also supports.

    88 Terminator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • GNOME
    Terminator is running Vim, Bash, and Python side by side.
     
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    Comments about Terminator as an Alternative to MobaXterm
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    This is a terminal emulator. Moba is an ssh, rdp, telnet, xdmcp, vnc, etc client.

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

    • Terminator is Free and Open SourceMobaXterm is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Terminator is LightweightMobaXterm is not according to our users
  9. Tess icon

    Tess

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    Tess is a terminal emulator. It lets you have a full access to your computer, use command line based programs and many more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. GNOME Terminal icon

    GNOME Terminal

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    GNOME Terminal is a terminal emulator for the GNOME desktop environment written by Havoc Pennington and others. Terminal emulators allow users to execute commands using a real UNIX shell while remaining on their graphical desktop.

    71 GNOME Terminal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • GNOME
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    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.

    56 Termius alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Flathub
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    Comments about Termius as an Alternative to MobaXterm
    Guest
    Negative
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    NO GUI present in any of these

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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
    • Termius is Security-focusedMobaXterm is not according to our users
  12. Yakuake icon

    Yakuake

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    Yakuake is a drop-down (Quake-style) terminal emulator based on KDE Konsole technology. Its design was inspired from consoles in computer games such as Quake which slide down from the top of the screen when a key is pressed, and slide back up when the key is pressed again.

    41 Yakuake alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE
    • Flathub
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  13. WindTerm icon

    WindTerm

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

    61 WindTerm alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about WindTerm as an Alternative to MobaXterm
    gaobill
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    Nice auto-colored text and support X server forwarding.

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    • WindTerm is Free and Open SourceMobaXterm is Freemium and Proprietary
    • WindTerm is LightweightMobaXterm is not according to our users
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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.

    59 Remote Desktop Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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