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At a Glance
MobaXTerm
MobaXTerm
Star Rating
(107)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Solar-PuTTY
Solar-PuTTY
Star Rating
(11)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Solar-PuTTY
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that MobaXTerm excels in its user interface, particularly with features like "Scrolling" and "Customization," scoring 9.1 and 8.9 respectively, while Solar-PuTTY lags behind with scores of 7.9 and 6.5. Reviewers mention that MobaXTerm's interface is more intuitive and visually appealing.
  • Reviewers mention that MobaXTerm's "Plugins" feature is rated at 8.4, significantly outperforming Solar-PuTTY's 6.3. Users say that the variety and functionality of plugins available in MobaXTerm enhance productivity and flexibility in workflows.
  • G2 users highlight MobaXTerm's superior "Latency" performance with a score of 8.6 compared to Solar-PuTTY's 7.7. Users report that MobaXTerm provides a more responsive experience, especially during remote sessions.
  • Users on G2 indicate that MobaXTerm's "Logging" capabilities are rated at 9.0, while Solar-PuTTY only scores 6.7. Reviewers mention that MobaXTerm's logging features allow for better tracking and auditing of sessions, which is crucial for security and compliance.
  • Reviewers mention that MobaXTerm's "Remote Device Control" feature scores an impressive 8.9, while Solar-PuTTY's performance in this area is less robust. Users say that MobaXTerm provides a more seamless experience for managing remote devices.
  • Users report that MobaXTerm's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.4, slightly lower than Solar-PuTTY's 8.8. However, reviewers mention that MobaXTerm's support is still highly responsive and effective, making it a reliable choice for users needing assistance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
MobaXTerm
No pricing available
Solar-PuTTY
No pricing available
Free Trial
MobaXTerm
No trial information available
Solar-PuTTY
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.5
82
8.2
11
Ease of Use
9.3
83
8.8
11
Ease of Setup
9.1
21
9.6
8
Ease of Admin
9.6
15
9.6
8
Quality of Support
8.4
60
8.8
11
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
14
9.2
8
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
78
10.0
10
Features by Category
7.9
527
6.6
127
Performance
8.4
35
6.3
8
8.6
40
7.6
7
8.6
41
7.7
8
Operating System
8.2
39
6.7
8
8.9
44
8.6
7
6.8
26
8.9
6
7.9
13
6.4
6
User Interface
9.1
42
7.9
8
8.9
40
6.5
8
9.0
40
6.7
8
9.4
43
7.9
8
Licensing
7.2
13
6.3
5
6.7
11
6.0
5
7.5
12
6.3
5
7.1
12
6.3
5
Security
6.9
13
Not enough data
7.3
13
6.0
5
7.4
13
4.7
5
7.3
13
4.3
5
Functionality
6.8
12
5.3
5
7.1
12
4.7
5
8.3
575
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
49
Not enough data
8.4
45
Not enough data
8.3
40
Not enough data
8.2
41
Not enough data
8.6
44
Not enough data
8.1
41
Not enough data
8.8
50
Not enough data
Platform
7.9
49
Not enough data
6.9
35
Not enough data
8.0
40
Not enough data
8.9
46
Not enough data
Security
8.4
30
Not enough data
8.6
34
Not enough data
8.7
31
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
MobaXTerm
MobaXTerm
Solar-PuTTY
Solar-PuTTY
MobaXTerm and Solar-PuTTY are categorized as Terminal Emulator
Unique Categories
MobaXTerm
MobaXTerm is categorized as Remote Desktop
Solar-PuTTY
Solar-PuTTY has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
MobaXTerm
MobaXTerm
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
30.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
43.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
25.5%
Solar-PuTTY
Solar-PuTTY
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
18.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
45.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
36.4%
Reviewers' Industry
MobaXTerm
MobaXTerm
Information Technology and Services
31.6%
Computer Software
20.4%
Telecommunications
5.1%
Research
4.1%
Financial Services
4.1%
Other
34.7%
Solar-PuTTY
Solar-PuTTY
Information Technology and Services
27.3%
Telecommunications
18.2%
Computer Networking
18.2%
Primary/Secondary Education
9.1%
E-Learning
9.1%
Other
18.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
MobaXTerm
MobaXTerm
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Erik D.
ED
Erik D.
Verified User in Research

It supports a lot of different protocols and has a lot of customizable parameters, so we are able to connect to a set of servers with very different features. Pretty easy to setup and quick to run, it is a solid piece of software.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
GI
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Sometimes, when it goes out, it doesn't detect the programs listed in a specific server. While I would use another application, it detects it perfectly fine.

Solar-PuTTY
Solar-PuTTY
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Mohammed T.
MT
Mohammed T.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security

An exceptionally user-friendly command-line terminal that amalgamates the finest attributes of both Putty and SuperPutty. This terminal not only boasts ease of use but also combines the robust functionalities of these renowned tools, providing users with a...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Arjan S.
AS
Arjan S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

The original Putty is more feature rich in the type of connections and detailed configuration types SCP/SFTP is not supported yet, using other tools for that

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Discussions
MobaXTerm
MobaXTerm Discussions
Is MobaXterm free?
2 comments
ARJUN V.
AV
The translation is: "Restricted to specific SSH connections."Read more
Why MobaXterm is better than PuTTY?
2 comments
ES
This text appears to be a list of features or functionalities related to a software tool or application. It includes capabilities such as executing the same...Read more
What is MobaXterm used for?
1 comment
ARJUN V.
AV
It is a software used to take remote connections with devices. Read more
Solar-PuTTY
Solar-PuTTY Discussions
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