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Open-source alternatives to MobaXterm

MobaXterm is not described as open source on its own site. 17 of the 85 other remote desktop apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

MobaXterm has a free plan. Paid plans start at $69 per user, one-time, with 12 months of updates. All of them are free or have a free plan.

17 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to MobaXterm

  1. Tabby

    Configurable terminal with built-in SSH, Telnet and serial clients

    • Tabby is free. MobaXterm starts at $69 per user, one-time, with 12 months of updates.
    • Only Tabby lists a web app.
    • Only Tabby lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Tabby is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Tabby vs MobaXtermTabby pricing and details

  2. UltraVNC

    Free open-source VNC remote control for Windows computers

    • UltraVNC is free. MobaXterm starts at $69 per user, one-time, with 12 months of updates.
    • UltraVNC is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    UltraVNC pricing and details

  3. HopToDesk

    Free open-source remote desktop with a paid device dashboard

    • HopToDesk starts at $159 per year for up to 120 devices ($15 per month billed monthly). MobaXterm starts at $69 per user, one-time, with 12 months of updates.
    • Only HopToDesk lists a web app.
    • Only HopToDesk lists macOS, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • HopToDesk is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    HopToDesk pricing and details

  4. RustDesk

    Open-source remote desktop you can run on your own server

    • RustDesk starts at $11.88 per month, billed annually (Individual Server Pro, self-hosted). MobaXterm starts at $69 per user, one-time, with 12 months of updates.
    • Only RustDesk lists a web app.
    • Only RustDesk lists macOS, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • RustDesk is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    RustDesk pricing and details

  5. TightVNC

    Free VNC remote desktop for Windows, with paid Pro encryption

    • TightVNC starts at $12 per year per user license (Pro); $1 / month, billed once a year. MobaXterm starts at $69 per user, one-time, with 12 months of updates.
    • TightVNC is open source, according to its own site.
    • MobaXterm also covers file sharing.
    TightVNC pricing and details

  6. mRemoteNG

    Free tabbed connection manager for RDP, VNC and SSH on Windows

    • mRemoteNG is free. MobaXterm starts at $69 per user, one-time, with 12 months of updates.
    • mRemoteNG is open source, according to its own site.
    • MobaXterm also covers file sharing.
    mRemoteNG pricing and details

  7. Remmina

    Free Linux remote desktop client for RDP, VNC and SSH

    • Remmina is free. MobaXterm starts at $69 per user, one-time, with 12 months of updates.
    • Only Remmina lists a Linux app.
    • Only MobaXterm lists a Windows app.
    • Remmina is open source, according to its own site.
    Remmina pricing and details

  8. Apache Guacamole

    Open-source clientless remote desktop gateway

    • Apache Guacamole is free. MobaXterm starts at $69 per user, one-time, with 12 months of updates.
    • Only Apache Guacamole lists a web app.
    • Only MobaXterm lists a Windows app.
    • Apache Guacamole is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Apache Guacamole pricing and details

  9. MeshCentral

    Self-hosted open-source remote device management site

    • MeshCentral is free. MobaXterm starts at $69 per user, one-time, with 12 months of updates.
    • Only MeshCentral lists a web app.
    • Only MeshCentral lists Linux and macOS apps.
    • MeshCentral is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    MeshCentral pricing and details

  10. Moonlight

    Open-source client for streaming PC games to other devices

    • Moonlight is free. MobaXterm starts at $69 per user, one-time, with 12 months of updates.
    • Only Moonlight lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Moonlight is open source, according to its own site.
    • MobaXterm also covers file sharing.
    Moonlight pricing and details

  11. Sunshine

    Self-hosted game stream host for Moonlight clients

    • Sunshine is free. MobaXterm starts at $69 per user, one-time, with 12 months of updates.
    • Only Sunshine lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Sunshine is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • MobaXterm also covers file sharing.
    Sunshine pricing and details

  12. TigerVNC

    Free open-source VNC client and server for Linux, Windows and macOS

    • TigerVNC is free. MobaXterm starts at $69 per user, one-time, with 12 months of updates.
    • Only TigerVNC lists Linux and macOS apps.
    • TigerVNC is open source, according to its own site.
    • MobaXterm also covers file sharing.
    TigerVNC pricing and details

5 more that are open source

All 17 in one table

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to MobaXterm?

Yes. Tabby, UltraVNC, HopToDesk, RustDesk, TightVNC, mRemoteNG, Remmina, Apache Guacamole and 9 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is MobaXterm open source?

MobaXterm is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Nov 13, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to MobaXterm: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.