Tera Term Alternatives for Linux

Tera Term is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is PuTTY, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Tera Term and 16 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Tera Term are OpenSSH, SecureCRT, CoolTerm and EasySSH.

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Tera Term alternatives are mainly Terminal Emulators but may also be SSH Clients or Shells.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Tera Term.
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Tera Term (Pro) is a free software terminal emulator (communication program) for MS-Windows. It supports VT100 emulation, telnet connection, serial port connection, and so on.

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Tera Term alternatives page was last updated Apr 16, 2025
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  1. PuTTY icon

    PuTTY

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    Free and open-source terminal emulator for connecting to remote systems via SSH, Telnet, and SCP. Portable with no installation required, providing lightweight functionality. Ideal for secure connections with features like command line support and customizable settings. Works offline effortlessly.

    112 PuTTY alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
    PuTTY screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  SSH
    2.  Built-in SSH client
    3.  Telnet client
    4.  Host management
    5.  Graphical User Interface
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Serial terminal
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Support for SFTP
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Command line interface
    12.  Portable

    PuTTY VS Tera Term

     

    • Most users think PuTTY is a great Tera Term alternative.

    • PuTTY is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Tera Term.

    • PuTTY is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Tera Term.

    • PuTTY is Free and Open SourceTera Term is also Free and Open Source
    • PuTTY is LightweightTera Term is not according to our users
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    OpenSSH

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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.

    61 OpenSSH alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • Haiku

    OpenSSH Features

    1.  SSH
    2.  Support for SFTP
    3.  Cross-Platform
    4.  Jailbreak required
    5.  Bundled with macOS

    OpenSSH VS Tera Term

     
    Comments about OpenSSH as an Alternative to Tera Term
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    Negative •Jan 25, 2016
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    OpenSSH is not serial terminal client! Tera Term only provides functionality of OpenSSH via plugin.

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    • Some users think OpenSSH is a great Tera Term alternative, some don't.

    • OpenSSH is the most popular Mac & iPhone alternative to Tera Term.

    • OpenSSH is Free and Open SourceTera Term is also Free and Open Source
  4. SecureCRT icon

    SecureCRT

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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.

    58 SecureCRT alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    SecureCRT Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  SSH
    3.  Auto-login

    SecureCRT VS Tera Term

     

    • SecureCRT is the most popular commercial alternative to Tera Term.

    • SecureCRT is Paid and ProprietaryTera Term is Free and Open Source
  5. CoolTerm icon

    CoolTerm

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    CoolTerm is a simple serial port terminal application (no terminal emulation) that is geared towards hobbyists and professionals with a need to exchange data with hardware connected to serial ports such as servo controllers, robotic kits, GPS receivers, microcontrollers, etc.

    25 CoolTerm alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    For Mac

    CoolTerm Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Serial-port
    3.  ASCII to Hex

    CoolTerm VS Tera Term

     
  6. EasySSH icon

    EasySSH

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    A complete, efficient and easy-to-use manager. Create and edit connections, groups, customize the terminal, with multiple instances of the same connection.

    17 EasySSH alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • elementary OS
    EasySSH screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Flatpak

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  7. CuteCom icon

    CuteCom

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    CuteCom is a graphical serial terminal aimed mainly at hardware developers or other people who need a terminal to talk to their devices.

    19 CuteCom alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
    CuteCom screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 0.22.0, released in June 2009, can be still downloaded from the official website. It does not support terminal type emulation.

    Properties

    1.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    CuteCom VS Tera Term

     
  9. SerialTool icon

    SerialTool

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    Serial Port Communication software ideal for COM communication. Multiplatform utility running on Windows, MacOS and Linux. It is completely free.

    13 SerialTool alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    SerialTool screenshot 1

    SerialTool Features

    1.  Serial terminal
    2.  Serial-port

    SerialTool VS Tera Term

     
  10. Shellngn icon

    Shellngn

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    Shellngn is a cloud based SSH client with SFTP and Telnet support. Manage your servers anywhere you are, with a professional and feature-rich SSH and SFTP Client.

    94 Shellngn alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Shellngn screenshot 1

    Shellngn Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Telnet client
    3.  Support for SFTP
    4.  SSH

    Shellngn VS Tera Term

     

    • Shellngn is the most popular Web-based alternative to Tera Term.

    • Shellngn is Freemium and ProprietaryTera Term is Free and Open Source

  11. Minicom

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    Minicom is a text-based modem control and terminal emulator program for Unix-like operating systems, originally written by Miquel van Smoorenburg, and modeled after the popular MS-DOS program Telix. Minicom includes a dialing directory, ANSI and VT100 emulation, an (external)...

    18 Minicom alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    Minicom screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Serial-port

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  12. dterm (terminal emulator)

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    dterm is a simple terminal emulator, which doesn’t actually emulate any particular terminal. Mainly, it is designed for use with xterm and friends, which already do a perfectly good emulation, and therefore don’t need any special help; dterm simply provides a means by which...

    15 dterm (terminal emulator) alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin

    dterm (terminal emulator) Features

    1.  Serial-port

    dterm (terminal emulator) VS Tera Term

     
  13. CleverTerm icon

    CleverTerm

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    CleverTerm is a program to communicate with devices via RS232, RS422 or RS485 by using a serial port.

    12 CleverTerm alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Dual View

    CleverTerm Features

    1.  Serial-port

    CleverTerm VS Tera Term

     
  14. RXVT icon

    RXVT

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    RXVT –our extended virtual terminal– is a terminal emulator for X11. It is a popular replacement for the standard ‘xterm’.

    91 RXVT alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    RXVT screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last updated in 2013.

    RXVT VS Tera Term

     
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