electerm
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Visitelecterm vs MobaXterm
What both publish
| Fact | electerm | MobaXterm |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation | The GitHub wiki lists 50 documentation pages, including AI configuration, synchronization, batch operations, deep links and command-line usage. | The official manual contains extensive interface, protocol, settings, troubleshooting and FAQ sections. |
| File transfer | Zmodem and Trzsz transfers are supported and are compatible with tmux. | An SSH session can open a graphical SFTP browser for dragging and dropping files to and from a remote server. |
| License | electerm is free and open-source software released under the MIT License. | MobaXterm is proprietary freeware/commercial software; Mobatek retains ownership and third-party components have separate licenses. |
| Product purpose | electerm combines a terminal emulator, graphical SFTP file manager, and remote connection protocols in one application. | MobaXterm combines remote-access protocols, Unix commands and an X server in one Windows portable executable. |
| Protocols | The client supports SSH, SFTP, FTP, Telnet, serial port, RDP, VNC, and Spice sessions. | It supports remote sessions including SSH, Telnet, Rlogin, RDP, VNC, XDMCP, FTP, SFTP, Mosh, and Serial. |
electerm plans
- FreeFree
MobaXterm plans
- Home EditionFree
- Professional Edition$69 a year
Pick electerm if…
electerm may suit people who want terminal access, remote file management, and several connection protocols in one application. It also has mobile versions and a browser option, though the browser version has fewer features and a distinct credential-handling arrangement.
Pick MobaXterm if…
It suits Windows users who work with remote systems, including programmers, webmasters, and IT administrators. Teams can also use its session-sharing capabilities.