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MobaXterm
MobaXterm combines a Windows X server with terminal connections over SSH, Telnet, RDP, VNC, Xdmcp, and Mosh.
About MobaXterm
MobaXterm is a Windows application that combines an embedded X server with tabbed terminal connections. It supports SSH, Telnet, RDP, VNC, Xdmcp and Mosh, and it also provides FTP, SFTP and rsh tools. It is intended for programmers, webmasters, IT administrators and other users who work with remote systems. It is distributed as a single portable executable that the source says works without setup.
When connecting over SSH, a graphical SFTP browser opens so remote files can be edited directly. Remote graphical programs can be displayed on the Windows desktop through the embedded X server, with X11 forwarding over SSH. The Home Edition can be downloaded and used for free. The source says that use inside a company should consider the paid Professional Edition, which adds features and the Customizer software. Pricing is listed as unknown in this entry.
Key features
- Embedded X server that displays remote Unix programs on Windows
- Tabbed SSH terminal based on PuTTY with macro support
- Session manager for SSH, RDP, VNC, Mosh and X11 connections
- Graphical SFTP browser that opens automatically when connecting over SSH
- Single portable executable that does not require admin rights
- Basic Cygwin Unix commands such as bash, grep, awk, sed and rsync
Best for: Windows users who connect to remote Unix or Linux servers and want SSH, X11 and related network tools in one application.
Good for
- Combines several remote access protocols and network tools in one application
- Portable version runs from a USB stick without admin rights
- Home Edition can be downloaded and used for free
Watch out for
- Unix command support is limited to basic Cygwin commands
- The source says company use should consider the Professional Edition for more features
- Described as a Windows application; the source does not describe other platforms
MobaXterm at a glance
- Website
- mobaxterm.mobatek.net
- Category
- Software & Utilities › System Utilities
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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MobaXterm FAQ
Is MobaXterm free to use?
The source says the Home Edition can be downloaded and used for free. It suggests that company use should consider the Professional Edition, which offers more features and the Customizer software.
Does MobaXterm need to be installed?
The source says it is packaged as a single executable that does not require admin rights and can be started from a USB stick. A portable version is available, as well as an installer version.
Which connection protocols does MobaXterm support?
The source lists SSH, Telnet, RDP, VNC, Xdmcp and Mosh. It also mentions FTP, SFTP, rsh and X11 forwarding.
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