MobaXterm
MobaXterm combines remote-computing tools and Unix commands in a Windows application for people working with remote systems.
What MobaXterm is
MobaXterm combines remote-computing tools and Unix commands in a Windows application for people working with remote systems. It supports sessions using SSH, Telnet, Rlogin, RDP, VNC, XDMCP, FTP, SFTP, Mosh, Serial, and other listed protocols. Its embedded X server supports OpenGL and extensions for running remote graphical applications on Windows. An SSH session can open a graphical SFTP browser for transferring files between a local computer and a remote server. The terminal includes Unix commands, and more tools can be added through downloadable plugins or the MobApt package manager. The session manager can route a connection through an SSH gateway before reaching an end server. MobaXterm is available as a single executable that can run from a USB stick without admin rights. The free Home Edition is limited to 12 sessions, 2 SSH tunnels, and 4 macros. Professional Edition costs $69 per user per year; first-year updates are included and renewal is optional. The maker is headquartered in Toulouse, France.
Good
- Supports a wide range of remote-session protocols.
- Embedded X server supports OpenGL.
- SSH sessions can open a graphical SFTP browser.
- Can run from USB without admin rights.
- Professional Edition includes Customizer software.
Watch out
- Available only on Windows.
- Home Edition limits sessions, tunnels, and macros.
- Home Edition does not obligate technical assistance or maintenance.
- Professional Edition costs $69 per user per year.
Who it suits
It suits Windows users who work with remote systems, including programmers, webmasters, and IT administrators. Teams can also use its session-sharing capabilities.
Verdict
MobaXterm brings terminal commands, remote sessions, graphical applications, and file transfer together for Windows users. The Home Edition has explicit usage limits, while Professional Edition adds Customizer and has an annual per-user price.
Plans and prices
From MobaXterm's own pricing page, checked 15 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Home Edition | Free | 12 sessions · 2 SSH tunnels · 4 macros · 360 seconds for TFTP/NFS/Cron daemons |
| Professional Edition | $69 a year | Unlimited sessions · unlimited tunnels and macros · unlimited daemon runtime · company deployment · Customizer · 12 months of updates; lifetime right to use |
The facts
Each one read from MobaXterm's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audience
- Mobatek says its MobaXterm and MobaSSH products primarily target corporate users working with Unix/Linux and Windows servers.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Documentation
- The official manual contains extensive interface, protocol, settings, troubleshooting and FAQ sections.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Embedded tools
- The product includes embedded daemons, text editing, network utilities and the MobApt package manager.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Extensibility
- Official documentation describes command-line switches such as -exec and a plugin format using .mxt3 ZIP packages containing executables, libraries and configuration.checked 15 Oct 2026
- File transfer
- An SSH session can open a graphical SFTP browser for dragging and dropping files to and from a remote server.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Gateways and tunnels
- SSH gateway support enables jump-host connections and a graphical manager creates port-forwarding tunnels.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Google Play listing
- A Google Play app named “Mobaxterm SSH” is attributed to A389 St rather than Mobatek and shows 3.0 out of 5 from 166 reviews.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Integrations listed
- GetApp lists Ubuntu and Visual Studio Code as integrations, each with a 5.0 rating from one review.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Latest stable release
- The download changelog lists version 26.5 dated 2026-09-11 with updated Xorg, PuTTY, OpenSSL and OpenSSH components plus WebAuthn RDP support.checked 15 Oct 2026
- License
- MobaXterm is proprietary freeware/commercial software; Mobatek retains ownership and third-party components have separate licenses.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: interface and stability
- G2 reviewers describe the interface as dated, report restricted customization and occasional crashes with many active sessions.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: updates and scaling
- TrustRadius summaries report manual reinstall updates, dated grouping, credential-management difficulties and hangs when opening many sessions.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: user interface
- GetApp reviewers criticize the dated or garish interface and the time needed to customize it.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Multi-execution
- MultiExec sends the same command to multiple servers at once.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Portability
- The executable runs without administrator rights or extra frameworks and can be launched from a USB drive.checked 15 Oct 2026
The company
- Company claims
- Mobatek says its products are designed without spyware or adware and without unwanted internet connections.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Company profile
- Crunchbase lists Mobatek as a private Toulouse software firm with 1–10 employees and no disclosed funding amount.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Company-use restriction
- Home Edition company use is limited to the individual who downloaded and installed it, while shared installations and deployment require Professional Edition.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2008checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Toulouse, Francechecked 28 Sep 2026
- Legal company facts
- Mobatek is a French SAS registered as SIREN 502 869 258 at 15 chemin de la Crabe, Toulouse, with €3,000 capital.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Maker
- Mobatek is a Toulouse, France software company serving worldwide customers since 2008.checked 15 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Macros and passwords
- Users can record terminal macros and protect saved session passwords with a master password.checked 15 Oct 2026
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