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Head-to-head · SSH Clients

MobaXterm vs SecureCRT

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score MobaXterm #9 in SSH Clients 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit MobaXterm
SecureCRT #12 in SSH Clients 8.1/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit SecureCRT

MobaXterm leads on 1 check, SecureCRT on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMobaXterm · 8.4/10
  • Free planonly MobaXterm
  • Free trialonly SecureCRT
  • Most featuresMobaXterm · 3 of 3

MobaXterm scores higher on our rubric for ssh clients: 8.4 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #9 and #12.

MobaXterm offers free plan; SecureCRT doesn't. On session management, MobaXterm gives you Team where SecureCRT offers Workspaces.

MobaXterm is the better fit for windows users needing many remote protocols. SecureCRT is the better fit for professional users needing automation and security.

  • MobaXterm fits best

    Windows users needing many remote protocols

  • SecureCRT fits best

    Professional users needing automation and security

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Side by side

Feature MobaXterm 8.4/10 Visit ↗ SecureCRT 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 8.1
Ranking #9 in SSH Clients #12 in SSH Clients
Best for Windows users needing many remote protocols Professional users needing automation and security
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — $119/device one-time
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Docs Email, Docs
Compliance GDPR 2FA
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features MobaXterm 3/3 · SecureCRT 2/3
SFTP support ✓ ✓
Port forwarding ✓ ✓
Team session sharing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Supported protocols SSH, SFTP, SCP, FTP, FTPS, Telnet, Rlogin, RSH, RDP, VNC, XDMCP, Mosh, Serial SSH1, SSH2, Telnet, Telnet/TLS, serial, RDP, SFTP, SCP, FTPS, HTTPS, FTP, HTTP, Xmodem, Ymodem, Zmodem, Kermit, and TFTP
Supported platforms Windows Windows, macOS, Linux
Session management Team Workspaces
Our review
Pros
  • Supports SSH, SFTP, RDP, VNC, Mosh, serial and other protocols
  • Combines X11 forwarding, tunnels, file transfer and Unix commands
  • Offers multi-execution and shared session files for team workflows
  • Broad SSH, terminal emulation, forwarding, and SFTP capabilities
  • Automation with Python, VBScript, JScript, and PerlScript
  • Workspaces, tab groups, session managers, and saved snapshots
Cons
  • Windows-only platform support
  • Professional Edition costs $69 per user annually
  • Advanced limits and features require the Professional Edition
  • No free plan for ongoing use
  • $119 starting price is charged per device
  • The 3-year plan covers updates, not a perpetual subscription
Our verdict

For programmers, system administrators, developers and webmasters managing remote Unix/Linux and Windows systems, MobaXterm brings terminal access, remote desktops, file transfer and network utilities into one Windows application. Its…

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SecureCRT is a desktop SSH client and terminal emulator for computing professionals, system administrators, and organizations managing remote systems. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, combining SSH1 and SSH2 connections with support…

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  1. MobaXtermSSH Clients 8.4Free plan
  2. SecureCRTSSH Clients 8.130-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • MobaXterm — where it wins

    • Supports SSH, SFTP, RDP, VNC, Mosh, serial and other protocols
    • Combines X11 forwarding, tunnels, file transfer and Unix commands
    • Offers multi-execution and shared session files for team workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows-only platform support
    • Professional Edition costs $69 per user annually
    • Advanced limits and features require the Professional Edition

  • SecureCRT — where it wins

    • Broad SSH, terminal emulation, forwarding, and SFTP capabilities
    • Automation with Python, VBScript, JScript, and PerlScript
    • Workspaces, tab groups, session managers, and saved snapshots

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan for ongoing use
    • $119 starting price is charged per device
    • The 3-year plan covers updates, not a perpetual subscription
  • MobaXterm8.4/10 · Free plan

    A broad Windows SSH client with remote desktops, file transfer, tunneling and team session features.

    Visit MobaXtermFull verdict →
  • SecureCRT8.1/10 · 30-day trial

    A deep, automation-ready SSH client for professionals who can justify a per-device license.

    Visit SecureCRTFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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