ZOC
by ZOC
What ZOC is
ZOC is a professional terminal emulator and SSH client for Windows and macOS, designed for system administrators, network engineers, and IT professionals. It connects to character-based hosts through SSH, Telnet, serial, and other methods, with tabbed sessions and an overview showing session thumbnails. Automation includes REXX scripting, automatic logins, macros, and automatic replies. File transfers support SCP, FTP, SFTP, FTPS, Xmodem, Ymodem, Zmodem, and Kermit. Emulations include xterm, VT terminal types, TN3270, TN5250, Wyse, and QNX. SSH options include key authentication, smart-card and FIDO2 tokens, port forwarding, and proxy or jump-server connections. ZOC also supports DDE on Windows, AppleScript on macOS, and HLLAPI with TN3270 and TN5250. A free trial download is available. The ZOC9 License is listed at $79.99 a month as a perpetual license with support and v9.xx updates.
Who it suits
ZOC suits IT professionals who manage terminal, SSH, serial, or legacy host connections. Administrators needing scripting, file transfer, and hardware-token authentication may use its listed tools.
What it does well
- Supports Windows and macOS
- Broad terminal emulation selection
- Multiple file-transfer protocols
- REXX scripting and login automation
- SSH hardware-token support
What to know first
- No free plan
- Listed license is $79.99 a month
- Cannot run on multiple computers simultaneously
- Primarily targets technical users
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| ZOC9 site license | One-time purchase · 250–500 users in one legal entity or organization · includes support and all v9.xx updates · contact for 500+ users | $12,980, paid once |
| Upgrade to ZOC9 from v8.xx | One-time purchase · Covers ZOC9 and all v9.xx updates | $29.99, paid once |
| Upgrade to ZOC9 from v7.xx or older | One-time purchase · Covers ZOC9 and all v9.xx updates | $49.99, paid once |
| ZOC9 license | One-time purchase · Perpetual license · includes ZOC v9.xx updates · support included | $79.99, paid once |
As emtec.com lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
ZOC provides extensive terminal, SSH, emulation, automation, and transfer options for professional users. Its paid licensing and technical focus make it less suited to occasional general-purpose connections.
Facts from ZOC's own pages
- Administration
- The maker says ZOC can be preconfigured or functionally restricted and supports LAN installation with shared installations. · emtec.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Automation
- ZOC supports REXX scripting, automatic login procedures, automatic macros, and automatic replies. · emtec.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Connections
- It connects to character-based hosts using SSH, Telnet, serial, and other communication methods. · emtec.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Emulations
- The emulator supports xterm, VT terminal types, TN3270, TN5250, Wyse, QNX, and other emulations. · emtec.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- The maker says ZOC supports SSH encryption methods including ED25519 SHA256, SHA2, and AES-256ctr. · emtec.com, 7 Oct 2026
- File transfer
- Supported file transfer methods include SCP, FTP, SFTP, FTPS, Xmodem, Ymodem, Zmodem, and Kermit. · emtec.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- No · emtec.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Nürnberg, Germany · emtec.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- ZOC supports DDE on Windows and AppleScript on macOS, and provides HLLAPI with TN3270 and TN5250 emulations. · emtec.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes ZOC as built for system administrators, network engineers, and IT professionals. · emtec.com, 7 Oct 2026
- License limit
- An individual licensee may install ZOC on multiple computers provided it is not running on multiple computers at the same time. · emtec.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- ZOC is a professional terminal emulator and SSH client for Windows and macOS. · emtec.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Scripting API
- Yes · emtec.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Security
- SSH features include public and private key authentication, smart-card and FIDO2 hardware token support, port forwarding, and proxy or jump-server connections. · emtec.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Sessions
- The interface includes tabbed sessions with an overview screen showing thumbnails of open sessions. · emtec.com, 7 Oct 2026
- SSH support
- Yes · emtec.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Support
- The maker says support is included with a ZOC license and provides a support request form for questions or problems. · emtec.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windows,macOS · emtec.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Trial
- The features page links to a free trial download. · emtec.com, 7 Oct 2026
Where ZOC stands on Freedom251
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