MobaXterm
8.1#2 in terminal appsFrom $69 a yearFree planWindows
VisitMobaXterm vs Sakura
What both publish
| Fact | MobaXterm | Sakura |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | MobaXterm is proprietary freeware/commercial software; Mobatek retains ownership and third-party components have separate licenses. | Launchpad lists the project license as GNU GPL v2. |
| Maker | Mobatek is a Toulouse, France software company serving worldwide customers since 2008. | The maker's homepage identifies David Gómez as its owner and says he works as a translator rather than a programmer these days. |
| Purpose | MobaXterm combines remote computing tools and Unix commands in a Windows application for programmers, webmasters, IT administrators, and others handling remote jobs. | Sakura is a GTK and libvte terminal emulator with few dependencies, designed to provide a terminal without requiring a full GNOME desktop. |
MobaXterm plans
- Home EditionFree
- Professional Edition$69 a year
Sakura plans
No prices published.
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 Sakura if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.