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MobaSSH vs OpenSSH
Both stand on ssh server software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
Visit MobaSSH Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
OpenSSH provides a broad set of tools for encrypted remote access, file transfer, and forwarding. Its compatibility limits reflect the project’s practice of disabling options with known weaknesses.
Visit OpenSSHThe facts
| MobaSSH | OpenSSH | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Professional Edition: $69, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | mobassh.mobatek.net | openssh.org |
| On ssh server software | #14 of 34 | #10 of 34 |
MobaSSH: what it does well
OpenSSH: what it does well
- Includes tools for login, file transfer, and key management
- Supports SSH 2, SFTP, and SCP
- Encryption starts before authentication
- Offers port forwarding and X11 forwarding
- Commercial use is permitted
What to know first
- Interoperability is not guaranteed
- Older protocols and options with known weaknesses are disabled
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