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 eight alternatives to Mosh for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, iPhone and BSD. The best alternative is OpenSSH, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Mosh are Bitvise SSH Server (WinSSHD), MobaSSH, Eternal Terminal and FreeSSHd.

Mosh alternatives are mainly SSH Clients but may also be FTP Servers or Shells. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Mosh.

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Mosh

Free • Open Source
SSH Client

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Linux

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OpenSSH
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Free • Open Source
SSH Client
Mac
Windows
Linux
iPhone
BSD
Cygwin
Haiku
59 alternatives to OpenSSH
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.
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SSH
Support for SFTP
Cross-Platform
Jailbreak required
Bundled with macOS
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Bitvise SSH Server (WinSSHD)
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Free Personal • Proprietary
Windows
16 alternatives to Bitvise SSH Server (WinSSHD)
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.
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Bitvise SSH Server (WinSSHD) Features
Support for SFTP
MobaSSH
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Freemium • Proprietary
Windows
13 alternatives to MobaSSH
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.
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Ssh tunnel
SSH
Remote monitoring
Eternal Terminal
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Free • Open Source
SSH Client
Shell
Mac
Linux
FreeBSD
2 alternatives to Eternal Terminal
Eternal Terminal is a remote shell that automatically reconnects without interrupting the session.
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Eternal Terminal Features
SSH
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FreeSSHd
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
14 alternatives to FreeSSHd
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.
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FreeSSHd Features
SSH
Support for SFTP
Discontinued
Hasn't been updated since Jan 23, 2013.
zFTPServer Suite
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Paid • Proprietary
FTP Server
Windows
30 alternatives to zFTPServer Suite
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.
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zFTPServer Suite Features
Support for SFTP
Georgia SoftWorks SSH Server for Windows
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Paid • Proprietary
SSH Client
Windows
5 alternatives to Georgia SoftWorks SSH Server for Windows
The Georgia SoftWorks SSH Server is based upon the robust and reliable Universal Terminal Server and provides secure remote access to your Windows host including Secure Remote Logon, Secure Data Exchange and Secure Access to your application on a Non-secure network!
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Georgia SoftWorks SSH Server for Windows Features
1. AES-256 EncryptionGeorgia SoftWorks SSH Server for Windows has AES-256 Encryption, i.e. very strong security.
SSH
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copssh
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
14 alternatives to copssh
Copssh is an ssh server and client implementation for windows systems. It is a yet another packaging of portable openssh, cygwin, some popular utilites, plus implementation of some best practices regarding security.
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copssh Features
SSH
Support for SFTP
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