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Tera Term 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
Tera Term brings serial, Telnet and SSH connections together with terminal emulation, file transfer and macros. Users should note its Windows platform and take care with TeraTerm Menu settings that may store credentials.
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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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| Tera Term | 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 | Tera Term | Not published |
| Website | teratermproject.github.io | windterm.io |
| On ssh clients | #22 of 33 | #18 of 33 |
Tera Term: what it does well
- Free software with commercial use permitted
- Supports serial and TCP/IP connections
- Includes a macro language for automation
- Supports multiple file-transfer protocols
What to know first
- Available for Windows only
- Does not validate DNSSEC for SSHFP records
- TeraTerm Menu settings may contain credentials
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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