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mRemoteNG vs WindTerm
Both stand on ssh clients. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
mRemoteNG brings many remote connection types into one free Windows application and offers file transfer and connection import/export tools. Note the documented limits around beta SQL storage, older SSH versions and newer proprietary VNC variants.
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Free plan LinuxMacWindows
WindTerm combines terminal connections, file-transfer protocols, and SSH forwarding options in a free desktop client. Note that the project describes its source as only partially open, and WindTerm.io is an independent documentation site.
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| mRemoteNG | WindTerm | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | mremoteng.org | windterm.io |
| On ssh clients | #14 of 33 | #18 of 33 |
mRemoteNG: what it does well
- Free and open source under GNU GPL v2
- Tabbed interface for remote connections
- Imports connections from files, Active Directory, or port scans
- SFTP and SCP file transfers use an encrypted tunnel
- Supports listed Windows desktop and server versions
What to know first
- SQL connection storage is early beta and not for production
- Older versions below 1.77.2 may have SSH problems
- Proprietary RFB versions 4.0 and newer are unlikely to be supported
WindTerm: what it does well
- Free for commercial and non-commercial use
- Includes SFTP and SCP clients
- Supports local, remote, and dynamic port forwarding
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux
What to know first
- Source code is only partially open
- Source is planned to be opened gradually
- WindTerm.io is not affiliated with the project
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