Terminals AlternativesRemote Desktop Tools & Terminal Emulators like Terminals

Terminals is described as 'Secure, multi tab terminal services/remote desktop client. It uses Terminal Services ActiveX Client (mstscax.dll)' and is a Remote Desktop tool in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Terminals for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Terminals alternative is PuTTY, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Terminals are AnyDesk, mRemoteNG, Alacritty and Terminator.

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Terminals is a secure, multi tab terminal services/remote desktop client. It uses Terminal Services ActiveX Client (mstscax.dll).

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Terminals alternatives page was last updated Sep 9, 2022
  1. PuTTY icon
     1418 likes

    PuTTY is a free and open-source terminal emulator, serial console and network file transfer application. It supports several network protocols, including SCP, SSH, Telnet, rlogin, and raw socket connection. It can also connect to a serial port.

    110 PuTTY alternatives
    PuTTY screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  SSH
    2.  Built-in SSH client
    3.  Telnet client
    4.  Host management
    5.  Graphical User Interface
    6.  Serial terminal
    7.  Support for SFTP
    8.  Portable
    9.  Logging
    10.  Session Management
    11.  Tabbed interface
    12.  Xterm emulation
    13.  Download Accelerator
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    Comments about PuTTY as an Alternative to Terminals
     
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    Putty is console text app, not graphics (VNC or RDP-like).

    Negative commentApr 5, 2022
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    • This alternative is disputed. PuTTY is a legitimate Terminals alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

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

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

    • PuTTY is Free and Open SourceTerminals is also Free and Open Source
    • PuTTY is LightweightTerminals is not according to our users
  2. AnyDesk icon
     417 likes

    Efficient app for secure remote access and file transfers across desktop and mobile devices. It's small, fast, and ideal for both enterprise and personal use, compatible with systems like macOS, Windows, and Linux, and offers features like session recording and custom branding.

    139 AnyDesk alternatives
    Main window

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • Apple TV
    • Raspberry Pi

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Unattended Access
    2.  Low Latency
    3.  No installation required
    4.  Integrated File Sharing
    5.  Remote Support
    6.  Quick connection
    7.  Screen Sharing
    8.  Support for Aliases
    9.  Record desktop activity
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Portable
    12.  Bidirectional sync
    13.  Low bandwidth usage
    14.  Desktop Sharing
    15.  Real time collaboration
    16.  Remote Printing
    17.  Voice messages
    18.  Multiple languages
    AnyDesk iconTerminals Icon

    AnyDesk VS Terminals

    Is AnyDesk a good alternative to Terminals?
     
    • AnyDesk is the most popular Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Terminals.

    • AnyDesk is Free Personal and ProprietaryTerminals is Free and Open Source
    • AnyDesk is LightweightTerminals is not according to our users
  3. mRemoteNG icon
     220 likes

    mRemoteNG is a fork of mRemote , an open source, tabbed, multi-protocol, remote connections manager.

    75 mRemoteNG alternatives
    Config Connections

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  RDP
    2.  SSH
    3.  RDP Functionality
    4.  Tabbed interface
    5.  Tree view
    6.  Support for Multiple protocols
    7.  Built-in SSH client
    8.  Connect via RDP
    9.  Secure Copy (SCP)
    10.  Supports SSL Certificates
    11.  VNC Support
    12.  VNC Viewer
    13.  Linux Management
    mRemoteNG iconTerminals Icon

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  4. Alacritty icon
     56 likes

    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.

    76 Alacritty alternatives
    Alacritty screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Features

    1.  GPU Support
    2.  No input delay
    3.  Portable
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  Support for scripting
    Alacritty iconTerminals Icon

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  5. Terminator icon
     162 likes

    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.

    84 Terminator alternatives
    Terminator is running Vim, Bash, and Python side by side.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • GNOME

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Features

    1.  Split-screen view
    2.  Function Key Shortcuts
    3.  Tiling Layouts
    4.  Split windows
    5.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    6.  Multiple Terminal
    Terminator iconTerminals Icon

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  6. Remote Desktop Manager icon
     80 likes

    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.

    54 Remote Desktop Manager alternatives
    Easily Manage All Your Remote Connections

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Tabbed interface
    3.  Automatic Connection
    4.  Role-based security access
    5.  VNC Support
    6.  SSH
    7.  RDP
    8.  Centralized credentials
    9.  Active Directory integration
    Remote Desktop Manager iconTerminals Icon

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    • Remote Desktop Manager is the most popular iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Terminals.

    • Remote Desktop Manager is Freemium and ProprietaryTerminals is Free and Open Source
  7. Remote Utilities icon
     39 likes

    Remote Utilities is a remote PC access program for connecting to a remote PC over LAN or via the Internet. The program is used by system administrators, home users and helpdesks for remotely managing PCs in their corporate or home network, or providing customer support.

    108 Remote Utilities alternatives
    Viewer main window

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  RDP Functionality
    2.  Active Directory integration
    3.  Integrated File Sharing
    4.  Bypass Firewall
    5.  Unattended Access
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Screen Sharing
    8.  Desktop Sharing
    9.  Portable
    10.  Attended access
    11.  Proxy support
    12.  Mobile friendly
    Remote Utilities iconTerminals Icon

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    • Remote Utilities is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Terminals.

    • Remote Utilities is Freemium and ProprietaryTerminals is Free and Open Source
  8. SecureCRT icon
     34 likes

    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.

    56 SecureCRT alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    SecureCRT Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  SSH
    3.  Auto-login
    SecureCRT iconTerminals Icon

    SecureCRT VS Terminals

    Is SecureCRT a good alternative to Terminals?
     
    • SecureCRT is the most popular commercial alternative to Terminals.

    • SecureCRT is Paid and ProprietaryTerminals is Free and Open Source
  9. JuiceSSH icon
     32 likes

    The all in one terminal client for Android including SSH, Local Shell, Mosh and Telnet support.

    102 JuiceSSH alternatives
    JuiceSSH screenshot 1
    JuiceSSH screenshot 2

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • mosh
    • OpenSSH

    JuiceSSH Features

    1.  Host management
    2.  SSH
    3.  Telnet client
    4.  Ssh tunnel
    JuiceSSH iconTerminals Icon

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  10. Royal TSX icon
     40 likes

    Royal TS provides easy and secure access to your remote systems

    Unlock the power to remotely manage your systems on multiple platforms!

    Royal TS is the perfect tool for server admins, system engineers, developers and IT focused information workers who constantly need to access.

    123 Royal TSX alternatives
    RDP Connections

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Royal TSX Features

    1.  SSH
    2.  RDP
    3.  Tabbed interface
    4.  Multiple Account support
    5.  Password Sharing
    6.  Clientless Remote Connection
    7.  Explorer-like
    Royal TSX iconTerminals Icon

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  11. Chrome Secure Shell icon
     26 likes

    Secure Shell is an xterm-compatible terminal emulator and stand-alone ssh client for Chrome. It uses Native-Client to connect directly to ssh servers without the need for external proxies.

    64 Chrome Secure Shell alternatives
    Chrome Secure Shell screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome

    Chrome Secure Shell Features

    1.  Integrates with Putty configuration
    2.  SSH
    3.  Secure Copy (SCP)
    Chrome Secure Shell iconTerminals Icon

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  12. QTerminal icon
     5 likes

    QT-based multitab terminal emulator.

    19 QTerminal alternatives
    QTerminal screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Snapcraft

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Support for Themes
    5.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Tabbed interface
    4.  QT Based
    5.  Split windows
    6.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    7.  Split-screen view
    8.  Custom shortcuts
    9.  Color Palette
    QTerminal iconTerminals Icon

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