MobaXterm
8.1#2 in terminal appsFrom $69 a yearFree planWindows
VisitMobaXterm vs Ptyxis
What both publish
| Fact | MobaXterm | Ptyxis |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Toulouse, France | Portland, Oregon |
| License | MobaXterm is proprietary freeware/commercial software; Mobatek retains ownership and third-party components have separate licenses. | Ptyxis is open source software licensed under GNU GPL version 3 or newer. |
| Maker | Mobatek is a Toulouse, France software company serving worldwide customers since 2008. | The maker is Christian Hergert; the site says it is grown in Portland, Oregon. |
| Purpose | MobaXterm combines remote computing tools and Unix commands in a Windows application for programmers, webmasters, IT administrators, and others handling remote jobs. | Ptyxis is a container-oriented terminal for GNOME. |
MobaXterm plans
- Home EditionFree
- Professional Edition$69 a year
Ptyxis plans
- FreeFree
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.
Pick Ptyxis if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.