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Tabby

Tabby is a free and open-source terminal emulator, SSH and serial client that provides a modern and highly customizable experience.

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Our verdict

Who it's for

A modern, highly configurable terminal emulator for cross-platform use.

Who should look elsewhere

Resource usage

Pros

  • +Modern terminal
  • +Good features
  • +Cross-platform
  • +Active development
  • +Open source

Cons

  • −Resource usage
  • −Learning curve
  • −Feature bloat
  • −Better alternatives exist
  • −Configuration needed

Key features

  • ✓Modern terminal
  • ✓Split panes
  • ✓Plugin system
  • ✓SSH management
  • ✓Serial port support
  • ✓Cross-platform

Pricing

PlanPriceBillingNotes
Tabby$0monthSSH/Telnet/Serial; Cross-platform; Highly configurable

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