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At a Glance
MobaXTerm
MobaXTerm
Star Rating
(108)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about MobaXTerm
PuTTY
PuTTY
Star Rating
(349)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PuTTY
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that PuTTY excels in its command-line interface, receiving a score of 9.0, while MobaXTerm follows closely with a score of 9.4, indicating that both products provide robust command-line functionalities, but MobaXTerm offers a slightly more user-friendly experience.
  • Reviewers mention that MobaXTerm shines in customization options, scoring 8.9 compared to PuTTY's 7.8. Users appreciate MobaXTerm's ability to tailor the interface to their preferences, enhancing usability for daily tasks.
  • G2 users highlight that PuTTY has a strong performance in Linux support with a score of 9.0, while MobaXTerm scores lower at 8.2. This makes PuTTY a preferred choice for users primarily working in Linux environments.
  • Users on G2 report that MobaXTerm offers superior session recording capabilities, scoring 9.0 compared to PuTTY's 8.2. This feature is particularly beneficial for users who need to review past sessions for troubleshooting or training purposes.
  • Reviewers say that both products perform well in resource usage, with both scoring 8.6. However, users mention that PuTTY is often seen as lighter and more efficient, making it a better option for users with limited system resources.
  • Users report that MobaXTerm's logging features are highly rated at 9.0, while PuTTY scores 8.5. This indicates that MobaXTerm provides more comprehensive logging options, which can be crucial for users needing detailed session records.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
MobaXTerm
No pricing available
PuTTY
No pricing available
Free Trial
MobaXTerm
No trial information available
PuTTY
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.5
83
8.9
323
Ease of Use
9.3
84
8.9
323
Ease of Setup
9.2
22
9.3
85
Ease of Admin
9.6
15
9.2
81
Quality of Support
8.3
61
8.0
234
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
14
8.9
62
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
79
7.8
317
Features by Category
7.9
58
8.3
182
Performance
8.4
35
8.1
128
8.6
40
8.6
154
8.6
41
8.3
159
Operating System
8.2
39
9.0
142
8.9
44
9.0
153
6.8
26
8.2
99
7.9
13
8.6
23
User Interface
9.1
42
8.4
158
8.9
40
7.8
148
9.0
40
8.5
153
9.4
43
9.0
156
Licensing
7.2
13
7.8
22
6.7
11
7.6
21
7.5
12
7.8
24
7.1
12
7.4
22
Security
6.9
13
8.1
24
7.3
13
8.8
23
7.4
13
8.8
26
7.3
13
7.6
22
Functionality
6.8
12
7.7
21
7.1
12
8.5
22
8.3
68
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
50
Not enough data
8.3
46
Not enough data
8.3
41
Not enough data
8.1
42
Not enough data
8.6
45
Not enough data
8.2
42
Not enough data
8.8
51
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
50
Not enough data
6.9
36
Not enough data
8.0
41
Not enough data
8.9
47
Not enough data
Security
8.3
31
Not enough data
8.5
35
Not enough data
8.7
32
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
MobaXTerm
MobaXTerm
PuTTY
PuTTY
MobaXTerm and PuTTY are categorized as Terminal Emulator
Unique Categories
MobaXTerm
MobaXTerm is categorized as Remote Desktop
PuTTY
PuTTY has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
MobaXTerm
MobaXTerm
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
30.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
44.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
25.3%
PuTTY
PuTTY
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
26.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
27.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
45.8%
Reviewers' Industry
MobaXTerm
MobaXTerm
Information Technology and Services
31.3%
Computer Software
21.2%
Telecommunications
5.1%
Research
4.0%
Financial Services
4.0%
Other
34.3%
PuTTY
PuTTY
Information Technology and Services
33.3%
Computer Software
15.0%
Telecommunications
6.5%
Computer Networking
4.1%
Computer & Network Security
4.1%
Other
36.9%
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Discussions
MobaXTerm
MobaXTerm Discussions
Is MobaXterm free?
2 Comments
ARJUN V.
AV
Limited to certain SSH connections.Read more
Why MobaXterm is better than PuTTY?
2 Comments
ES
Tabbed terminals - enter same command to all at once (Multi-Execution) Simultaneous viewing of 2 or 4 terminals into vertical/horizontal split X...Read more
What is MobaXterm used for?
1 Comment
ARJUN V.
AV
It is a software used to take remote connections with devices. Read more
PuTTY
PuTTY Discussions
how can i save password for the session in putty
5 Comments
Mandar P.
MP
Yes you can save with or without passwordRead more
I am wondering about using putty for a few purposes, can you help?
1 Comment
Taher A.
TA
PuTTY is primarily designed as an SSH client and terminal emulator, so it may not be the ideal tool for your specific requirements with the TS7200 and ESP-32...Read more
Kindly help me in understanding SSH port Forwarding which is in Putty as Tunnel
1 Comment
Taher A.
TA
Certainly! I'll guide you through the process of configuring each type of port forwarding in PuTTY with examples for better understanding. Let's start with...Read more