MobaXterm vs Xshell : Which is Better?

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MobaXterm

MobaXterm is a free X server for Windows with tabbed SSH terminal, telnet, RDP, VNC, Xdmcp, Mosh and X11-forwarding. Developed by Mobatek

License: Freemium

Apps available for Windows

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Xshell

Xshell is a powerful terminal emulator that supports SSH, SFTP, TELNET, RLOGIN and SERIAL.

License: Free Personal

Categories: Network & Admin

Apps available for Windows

MobaXterm VS Xshell Feature comparision

Feature MobaXterm Xshell
Windows Explorer integration
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Autoimport of Putty sessions
Tabbed interface
Built-in SSH client
Customizable
Embedded Xserver
Support for FTP
Integrates with Putty configuration
Support for Multiple protocols
Multi-Session
Multiple Terminal
Portable
RDP Functionality
RDP sessions in a tab
Secure Copy (SCP)
Support for SFTP
Telnet client
Terminal emulator
User interface
Vnc protocol
X server
SSH
Auto-login
Scriptable
Host management
Encryption
File transfer
Ssh tunnel
Auto-saving
Port Forwarding
Group connections
Stability
Clientless Remote Connection
Explorer-like
Command line interface
Customizable interface per session
Macros
Session management
Split-screen view
Jailbreak required
Bundled with macOS
Configurable
Function Key Shortcuts
Support for Multiple Monitors
Plugins
GPU Support
Lightweight
No input delay
Background transparency
Command line
Active Directory integration
Centralized credentials
File management
Mosh client
Debian package
FLOSS
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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