MobaXterm
8.1#2 in terminal appsFrom $69 a yearFree planWindows
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What both publish
| Fact | MobaXterm | Remota |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Toulouse, France | Porto, Portugal |
| Maker | Mobatek is a Toulouse, France software company serving worldwide customers since 2008. | The project says it is made in Italy by Privum Cloud; Privum Cloud's site lists Porto, Portugal. |
| Protocols | It supports remote sessions including SSH, Telnet, Rlogin, RDP, VNC, XDMCP, FTP, SFTP, Mosh, and Serial. | The README lists SSH and RDP with NLA/CredSSP as available in tabs and says VNC and Telnet are on the way. |
| Purpose | MobaXterm combines remote computing tools and Unix commands in a Windows application for programmers, webmasters, IT administrators, and others handling remote jobs. | Remota is an open-source remote connection manager for Linux that brings remote sessions across multiple protocols into one app. |
MobaXterm plans
- Home EditionFree
- Professional Edition$69 a year
Remota 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 Remota if…
Remota suits Linux users who manage several remote machines, including developers, sysadmins, homelabbers, IT teams, and students. It also fits self-hosted setups needing NAT access.