Remote Desktop Manager AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Terminal Emulators

The best Terminal Emulator alternative to Remote Desktop Manager is MobaXterm, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Remote Desktop Manager and many of them are Terminal Emulators so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Terminal Emulator alternatives to Remote Desktop Manager are Terminator, Konsole, Termius and Bitvise SSH Client.

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  1. MobaXterm icon
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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 easy to use, lightweight and portable.

    115 MobaXterm alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    If you're a power user and have to use Windows, this is THE best all around remote session management tool. It replaced RDP Client, PuTTY, everything. Love the portable version. They have a free GNU version and subscription version as well. --StorageFreak.com

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    • Most users think MobaXterm is a great Remote Desktop Manager alternative.

    • MobaXterm is Freemium and ProprietaryRemote Desktop Manager is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • MobaXterm is CustomizableRemote Desktop Manager is not according to our users
  2. Terminator icon
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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.

    89 Terminator alternatives

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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • GNOME
     
    • Terminator is the most popular Linux alternative to Remote Desktop Manager.

    • Terminator is Free and Open SourceRemote Desktop Manager is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Terminator is LightweightRemote Desktop Manager is not according to our users
  3. Konsole icon
     74 likes

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

    71 Konsole alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • KDE
     
  4. Termius icon
     36 likes

    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.

    57 Termius alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Flathub
     
  5. Xshell icon
     42 likes

    Xshell is a powerful SSH1, SSH2, SFTP, TELNET, RLOGIN and SERIAL terminal emulator for Windows platforms. It allows users to gain access to Unix/Linux hosts easily and securely on a Windows workstation.

    54 Xshell alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. SecureCRT icon
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    SecureCRT combines rock-solid terminal emulation with the strong encryption, data integrity, and authentication options of the Secure Shell protocol. SecureCRT provides secure remote access, file transfer, and data tunneling for everyone in your organization.

    60 SecureCRT alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • SecureCRT is the most popular commercial alternative to Remote Desktop Manager.

    • SecureCRT is Paid and ProprietaryRemote Desktop Manager is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. 1Remote icon
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    1Remote (previously PRemoteM) is a modern personal remote session manager and launcher. It is a single place to manage all your remote sessions supporting a number of different protocols.

    19 1Remote alternatives

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    • Windows
     
  8. Lightning fast SSH terminal with remote file access. No other app fuses your SSH servers and iOS devices as well as Secure ShellFish. Tap Get and see for yourself.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
  9. ZOC icon
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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.

    72 ZOC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  10. MTPuTTY (Multi-Tabbed PuTTY) is a small free utility enabling you to wrap unlimited number of PuTTY applications in one tabbed GUI interface. You are still continue using your favorite SSH client, but you are no longer messing around with PuTTY...

    22 MTPuTTY (Multi-Tabbed PuTTY) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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