MobaXterm AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Shells

The best Shell alternative to MobaXterm is Tabby, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to MobaXterm and 14 are Shells so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Shell alternatives to MobaXterm are Termux, Cmder, ReTerminal and WindTerm.

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  1. Tabby icon
     118 likes

    Tabby is an infinitely customizable cross-platform terminal app for local shells, serial, SSH and Telnet connections.

    106 Tabby alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Comments about Tabby as an Alternative to MobaXterm
    gaobill
    Positive
    0

    support X server forwarding and keyword highlight

    Tabby icon
    Tabby icon
    • Almost everyone thinks Tabby is a great MobaXterm alternative.

    • Tabby is Free and Open SourceMobaXterm is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Tabby is LightweightMobaXterm is not according to our users
  2. Termux icon
     115 likes

    Experience a powerful Unix terminal on Android without the need for rooting. Customize with packages via Apt, run command-line tools, SSH, and program in C, Python, and more. Enjoy a full Unix environment with bash, zsh, mouse support, and external display compatibility.

    102 Termux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • zsh
    • GNU Bourne Again SHell
     
  3. Cmder icon
     241 likes

    Cmder is an open-source replacement for the Windows command-line. It relies on ConEmu , extending it with the power of clink and some great looking defaults including a Monokai color scheme and custom prompt...

    40 Cmder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • clink
    • ConEmu
    • Windows Command Prompt
    • PowerShell
     
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    Comments about Cmder as an Alternative to MobaXterm
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    18

    They do entirely different things.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    3

    this is a simple shell emulator not a ssh client

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    3

    Completely different functionality.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 7 comments
    Cmder icon
    Cmder icon
    • This alternative is disputed. Cmder is a legitimate MobaXterm alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Cmder is Free and Open SourceMobaXterm is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Cmder is LightweightMobaXterm is not according to our users
  4. ReTerminal icon
     19 likes

    ReTerminal is a sleek, Material 3-inspired terminal emulator designed as a modern alternative to the legacy Jackpal Terminal. Built on Termux's robust TerminalView.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  5. WindTerm icon
     21 likes

    A professional SSH/Telnet/Serial/Shell/Sftp client for DevOps.

    63 WindTerm alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Comments about WindTerm as an Alternative to MobaXterm
    gaobill
    Positive
    0

    Nice auto-colored text and support X server forwarding.

    WindTerm icon
    WindTerm icon
    • WindTerm is Free and Open SourceMobaXterm is Freemium and Proprietary
    • WindTerm is LightweightMobaXterm is not according to our users
  6. Hyper icon
     83 likes

    Hyper™ is a beautiful and extensible, cross-platform terminal built on open web standards. It provides an elegant command-line experience that is consistent across all supported platforms which includes macOS, Windows and various Linux distributions like Fedora and Debian.

    96 Hyper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron / Atom Shell
     
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    Comments about Hyper as an Alternative to MobaXterm
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Hyper is just a terminal. No file manager, port forwarding or session management (X11, VNC, etc..)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Hyper icon
    Hyper icon
    • Some users think Hyper is a great MobaXterm alternative, some don't.

    • Hyper is Free and Open SourceMobaXterm is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Terminal icon
     86 likes

    Terminal (also referred to as Terminal.app) is a terminal emulator included in Apple's Mac OS X operating system. It originated in Mac OS X's predecessors, NEXTSTEP and OPENSTEP, and allows the user to interact with the computer through a command line interface.

    100 Terminal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Comments about Terminal as an Alternative to MobaXterm
    guest2
    Negative
    0

    Not the same type of application.

    Terminal icon
    Terminal icon
    • Terminal is Free and ProprietaryMobaXterm is Freemium and Proprietary
  8. ZOC icon
     70 likes

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    Comments about ZOC as an Alternative to MobaXterm
    techieman75
    Positive
    -1

    Similar features and works across both Windows & Mac platforms this is a HUGE value add for me!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    ZOC icon
    ZOC icon
    • Most users think ZOC is a great MobaXterm alternative.

    • ZOC is Paid and ProprietaryMobaXterm is Freemium and Proprietary
    • ZOC is LightweightMobaXterm is not according to our users
  9. Command Prompt, also known as cmd.exe or cmd (after its executable file name), is the command-line interpreter on Windows NT, Windows CE, OS/2 and eComStation operating systems. It is the counterpart of COMMAND.

    42 Windows Command Prompt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Comments about Windows Command Prompt as an Alternative to MobaXterm
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Windows Command Prompt does not provide SSH or SFTP, nor does it provide a tabbed interface for multiple remote sessions

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Not the same functionality.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Windows Command Prompt icon
    Windows Command Prompt icon
    • Windows Command Prompt is Free and ProprietaryMobaXterm is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Windows Command Prompt is LightweightMobaXterm is not according to our users
  10. MacTerm icon
     7 likes

    MacTerm (was MacTelnet) on OS X is now a complete replacement for Terminal, allowing access to both local and remote applications.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. ConsoleZ icon
     27 likes

    console - This is a modified version of Console 2 for a better experience under Windows Vista/7/8 and a better visual rendering.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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