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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (53.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
MobaXTerm
Star Rating
(108)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about MobaXTermRemote Desktop Service
Star Rating
(13)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Remote Desktop ServiceSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that MobaXTerm excels in ease of use with a score of 9.3, while Remote Desktop Service has a slightly lower score of 8.5. Reviewers mention that MobaXTerm's user-friendly interface and intuitive design make it easier for new users to navigate.
- Reviewers say that MobaXTerm offers superior session recording capabilities, scoring 8.2 compared to Remote Desktop Service's 5.8. Users appreciate MobaXTerm's ability to record sessions for later review, which is particularly useful for training and compliance purposes.
- G2 users highlight MobaXTerm's robust file sharing features, scoring 8.8, while Remote Desktop Service scores 7.4. Users mention that MobaXTerm allows for seamless file transfers between local and remote systems, enhancing productivity.
- Users on G2 report that Remote Desktop Service has better remote device control capabilities, scoring 9.5 compared to MobaXTerm's 8.9. Reviewers mention that Remote Desktop Service provides more comprehensive control over remote devices, making it a preferred choice for IT administrators.
- Reviewers mention that MobaXTerm shines in cross-platform access with a score of 7.9, while Remote Desktop Service only scores 5.5. Users appreciate MobaXTerm's ability to connect to various operating systems, making it versatile for diverse environments.
- Users say that MobaXTerm's command-line interface is highly rated at 9.4, compared to Remote Desktop Service's lower ratings in this area. Reviewers mention that MobaXTerm's command-line tools are powerful and essential for advanced users who require scripting and automation capabilities.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
MobaXTerm
No pricing availableRemote Desktop Service
No pricing availableFree Trial
MobaXTerm
No trial information availableRemote Desktop Service
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.5
83
8.8
11
Ease of Use
9.3
84
8.5
11
Ease of Setup
9.2
22
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.6
15
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.3
61
8.6
7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
14
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
79
5.8
11
Features by Category
Performance
8.4
35
Not enough data
8.6
40
Not enough data
8.6
41
Not enough data
Operating System
8.2
39
Not enough data
8.9
44
Not enough data
6.8
26
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
User Interface
9.1
42
Not enough data
8.9
40
Not enough data
9.0
40
Not enough data
9.4
43
Not enough data
Licensing
7.2
13
Not enough data
6.7
11
Not enough data
7.5
12
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
Security
6.9
13
Not enough data
7.3
13
Not enough data
7.4
13
Not enough data
7.3
13
Not enough data
Functionality
6.8
12
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
50
9.2
8
8.3
46
9.2
6
8.3
41
7.3
5
8.1
42
5.8
6
8.6
45
7.4
7
8.2
42
8.0
5
8.8
51
7.4
9
Platform
7.8
50
5.5
7
6.9
36
7.8
6
8.0
41
9.0
8
8.9
47
9.5
7
Security
8.3
31
6.9
6
8.5
35
8.6
7
8.7
32
8.6
7
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
MobaXTerm and Remote Desktop Service are categorized as Remote Desktop
Unique Categories
MobaXTerm is categorized as Terminal Emulator
Remote Desktop Service has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
MobaXTerm
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Remote Desktop Service
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
31.3%
Computer Software
21.2%
Telecommunications
5.1%
Research
4.0%
Financial Services
4.0%
Other
34.3%
Computer Software
23.1%
Telecommunications
7.7%
Staffing and Recruiting
7.7%
Retail
7.7%
Professional Training & Coaching
7.7%
Other
46.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is MobaXterm free?
2 Comments
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
AV
It is a software used to take remote connections with devices. Read more
Remote Desktop Service has no discussions with answers
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