Mosh Alternatives

Mosh is described as '(mobile shell), the mobile SSH replacement. Remote terminal application that allows roaming, supports intermittent connectivity, and provides intelligent local echo and line editing of user keystrokes' and is a SSH Client in the os & utilities category. There are nine alternatives to Mosh for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, BSD, Cygwin and Mac apps. The best Mosh alternative is OpenSSH, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Mosh are Eternal Terminal, Georgia SoftWorks SSH Server for Windows, MobaSSH and Bitvise SSH Server (WinSSHD).

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  1. OpenSSH icon
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    OpenSSH is a free version of the SSH connectivity tools that technical users rely on. OpenSSH encrypts all traffic (including passwords) to effectively eliminate eavesdropping, connection hijacking, and other attacks.

    60 OpenSSH alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • Haiku
     
    • OpenSSH is the most popular Windows, Mac, iPhone & Linux alternative to Mosh.

    • OpenSSH is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Mosh.

    • OpenSSH is Free and Open SourceMosh is also Free and Open Source
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    Eternal Terminal is a remote shell that automatically reconnects without interrupting the session.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Homebrew
     
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    The fastest, most robust secure SSH Server for Windows - Designed and developed for the most demanding industrial and commercial applications.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • Georgia SoftWorks SSH Server for Windows is the most popular commercial alternative to Mosh.

    • Georgia SoftWorks SSH Server for Windows is Paid and ProprietaryMosh is Free and Open Source
  4. MobaSSH icon
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    MobaSSH allows you to run commands and transfer files on a remote Windows PC from any operating system (GNU/Linux, Unix, HP-UX, AIX, Windows, etc.) through a fully secured and encrypted network connection.

    15 MobaSSH alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    WinSSHD is our SSH server for all Windows NT-series operating systems. Supported platforms include Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 2008, and 7. Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows are supported. Even Windows NT4 is still supported by WinSSHD 4.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. copssh icon
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    Provides SSH server and client on Windows, built on OpenSSH and Cygwin, supports secure remote administration, file transfer, tunneling, key and password authentication, role management, SFTP, scripting, and compatibility with modern Windows versions.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    freeSSHd, like it's name says, is a free implementation of an SSH server. It provides strong encryption and authentication over insecure networks like Internet. Users can open remote console or even access their remote files thanks to buit-in SFTP server.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. xs icon
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    Simple alternative to ssh (<5% SLOCC) written from scratch in Go, with support for PQC KEMs (Post-Quantum Cryptography Key-Encapsulation Mechanisms).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • FreeBSD
    • Termux
     
    • xs is the most popular Android alternative to Mosh.

    • xs is Free and Open SourceMosh is also Free and Open Source
    • xs is LightweightMosh is not according to our users
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    zFTPServer Suite is a user friendly and easy to use FTP server. It offers all the standard FTP features, as well as support for SSL/TLS, transfer limits, real-time monitoring, virtual directories, and user groups.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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