termalCompare · Termalin vs MobaXterm
A MobaXterm alternative that isn't stuck on Windows.
Termalin is a fast, modern SSH client for Windows, macOS and Linux — tabbed terminal, SFTP browser with a built-in editor, one-unlock keys, and end-to-end encrypted sync so your hosts follow you between machines. Plus an MCP server for your AI agents. Free tier — plus a 14-day Pro trial.
Free tier · 14-day Pro trial · Windows, macOS & Linux
Termalin vs MobaXterm at a glance
| Termalin | MobaXterm | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free tier (full desktop app) · Pro $8/mo billed yearly · 14-day free trial · one-time lifetime deal during beta | $69 perpetual license (Professional) |
| Platforms | Windows · macOS · Linux — plus a browser cabinet for any device | Windows only |
| Encrypted cloud sync | ✓End-to-end — hosts, keys and history follow you; the server stores only encrypted blobs | —no cloud sync |
| MCP server for AI agents | ✓In the app, plus a hosted endpoint with API keys | — |
| Bundled X server & Unix tools | —focused on SSH, SFTP, FTP, Telnet, Serial and S3 | ✓X server and many bundled tools |
| Interface | Modern tabbed UI with a Rust core — light on RAM | Long-standing UI that shows its age |
MobaXterm pricing and features from its public pages as of August 2026 — check their site for the latest.
01 / cross-platform
One client on every desk — and in the browser.
MobaXterm is Windows-only. Termalin is one client for Windows, macOS and Linux — the same tabs, files, keys and history on each — plus a browser cabinet at termal.in/account for a real terminal from a laptop, phone or tablet, no install. Switch your laptop, keep your setup.
- ▸Native builds for all three desktop platforms, with signed auto-updates.
- ▸The browser cabinet covers everything else — terminal, SFTP/FTP/S3 file browsers and recordings from any device.
- ▸Private servers stay reachable through the keyless Termalin Connector — no inbound port to open, no key handed to the browser.
02 / your setup, everywhere
Sync that MobaXterm never had — encrypted end-to-end.
With MobaXterm, your sessions live on one Windows machine — there's no cloud sync. Termalin syncs hosts, keys and per-host command history across your devices, encrypted on your device before upload: the server stores ciphertext it can't read, and the master password can't be reset by design. Read the security model →
- ▸End-to-end encrypted vault — hostnames, keys and passwords never leave your device in the clear.
- ▸Never lose a host. A 30-day recycle bin plus a versioned vault, so an accidental delete or overwrite can be rolled back.
- ▸Fully offline-capable — the Free tier is local-only and the app works without a connection or a subscription.
03 / the part no one else has
An SSH client your AI agents can use too.
Termalin ships a real MCP server over the hosts you choose. Your agent lists them and works through Termalin — opening its own sessions or stepping into yours — while a key custodian signs on its behalf, so the agent never holds a key. Every agent session mirrors to your screen. Nothing like it exists in MobaXterm.
04 / switching — honestly
Moving over, and what MobaXterm still does that we don't.
Termalin imports your hosts straight from MobaXterm — bookmarks, folders and all, in one click on Windows — plus an ~/.ssh/config, a CSV, or PuTTY (saved sessions or a .reg export). Export back any time: no lock-in, either direction. The honest trade-off: MobaXterm bundles an X server and a drawer full of Unix tools, and Termalin deliberately doesn't try to be that toolbox. If X11 GUI apps are part of your daily work, MobaXterm may still earn a place next to Termalin.
Questions
Does Termalin run on macOS and Linux?
Yes — Termalin ships native builds for Windows, macOS and Linux, and there's a browser cabinet at termal.in/account that works on any device, phones included. MobaXterm is Windows-only. Download →
How does Termalin's price compare to MobaXterm's $69 license?
Termalin's Free tier is the whole desktop app, local-only, with no host limits. Pro — the encrypted cloud — is $8/mo billed yearly. If you prefer paying once, there's a one-time lifetime Pro deal during the beta. Every new account starts with a 14-day Pro trial — no card required. See pricing →
Does Termalin include an X server?
No. MobaXterm bundles an X server and many Unix tools; Termalin deliberately doesn't try to be that toolbox. It focuses on being a fast client for SSH, SFTP, FTP, Telnet, Serial and S3 — if X11 GUI apps are part of your daily work, MobaXterm may still earn a place next to it.
Can Termalin sync my hosts across machines?
Yes — hosts, keys and command history sync across your devices, end-to-end encrypted. The vault is encrypted on your device before upload, so the server stores only encrypted blobs. MobaXterm has no cloud sync. More on security →
Can I import my existing sessions?
Yes — Termalin reads your MobaXterm bookmarks directly, folders and all, in one click on Windows. It also imports from an ~/.ssh/config, a CSV, or PuTTY (saved sessions or a .reg export). Export back to an SSH config or CSV any time.
Try the MobaXterm alternative — free.
The Free tier is the full desktop app — no host limits, on Windows, macOS and Linux. New accounts get Pro free for 14 days.
Free tier · 14-day Pro trial · all features · pricing
MobaXterm is a trademark of its respective owner (Mobatek). Termalin is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Mobatek. Comparison based on publicly available information as of August 2026.