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FM Terminals or MobaXterm?
Both open RDP, SSH, SFTP and VNC in tabs. The difference is the focus: MobaXterm is a complete toolbox for the terminal; FM Terminals organizes the connections of many clients and environments, with a password vault and teamwork.
Free for 30 days with everything unlocked · Windows 10 and 11
Choose FM Terminals if…
- you serve several clients and need to keep Production, Staging and Development apart;
- your team needs the same connections, each person with their own user and their own passwords;
- you also work with SQL Server (queries, data editing, table design) in the same program;
- you want to reach internal servers through an SSH jump host without building tunnels by hand;
- you want the program and its help in your language: 13 complete translations (including Brazilian and European Portuguese);
- you prefer automatic updates through the Microsoft Store and a low yearly subscription.
MobaXterm may be better if…
- you need an X11 server to open graphical Linux applications;
- you rely on the built-in Unix tools (bash, grep, etc. on Windows) or serial (COM) sessions;
- you want a single portable .exe to carry on a USB stick;
- you work alone and organization by client/environment is not a priority.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | FM Terminals | MobaXterm |
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| RDP, SSH, SFTP, Telnet, VNC in tabs | ✓ | ✓ |
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| FTP | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Web consoles (firewalls, hypervisors) in tabs | ✓ | — |
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| Organization by client and environment (Production / QA / Dev) with colors and a confirmation when opening production | ✓ | — |
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| Encrypted password vault with master password | ✓ AES-256; protected by Windows or by a password | ✓ master password |
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| Default login per client inherited by its connections | ✓ | — |
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| Teams: connections shared through SQL Server, users, groups and personal passwords (end-to-end encryption) | ✓ | — |
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| Built-in SQL Server client (queries, grid editing, table design, Excel import, procedure revisions) | ✓ | — |
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| Jump host / SSH tunnel | ✓ | ✓ SSH gateway and tunnel manager |
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| Tab sets (open several connections at once) | ✓ | — |
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| Side-by-side SFTP (computer × server) with folder sync | ✓ | ✓ graphical SFTP browser |
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| Import from mRemoteNG, RDCMan, Terminals, .rdp and spreadsheets | ✓ | — |
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| X11 server | — | ✓ |
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| Built-in Unix tools and serial sessions | — | ✓ |
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| Run the same commands on several sessions at once (multi-exec) | — | ✓ |
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| Portable version (no install) | — (installed through the Microsoft Store) | ✓ |
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| Automatic updates | ✓ through the Microsoft Store | — |
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| Interface languages (and F1 help) | ✓ 13 languages | — |
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| Support in Portuguese | ✓ support@brsea.com.br | — |
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| Free plan | 30 days with everything unlocked; then up to 3 connections, no time limit | Free Home edition: up to 12 sessions, 2 SSH tunnels and 4 macros |
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| Full-version price | US$ 19.99 per year, on the Microsoft Store | Professional edition: US$ 69 (49 €) per user, lifetime right to use with 12 months of updates |
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“—” means the feature does not exist or we could not confirm it on the official MobaXterm pages (Features and Download). MobaXterm prices and limits are as shown on the official site in October 2026 and may change.
Migrating from MobaXterm
There is no direct import of MobaXterm sessions yet. To get started quickly: export your server list to a spreadsheet (name, address, protocol, user) and use Tools → Import → Spreadsheet; or create a client with the default login and paste the servers — they all inherit the login.
In your language
- Português (Brasil)
- Português (Portugal)
- English
- Español
- Français
- Deutsch
- Italiano
- Nederlands
- Dansk
- Norsk
- Polski
- Русский
- 中文 (简体)
Complete interface and help in 13 languages. FM Terminals opens in the Windows language and it can be changed in Settings.
Frequently asked questions
Which languages does it support?
13: Português (Brasil), Português (Portugal), English, Español, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Nederlands, Dansk, Norsk, Polski, Русский and 中文 (简体). The interface and help (F1) are translated.
Can I use both?
Yes. Many people use MobaXterm for X11/Unix and FM Terminals to organize clients and the team's passwords.
Does FM Terminals have an X11 server?
No. The focus is RDP, SSH, SFTP, VNC, Web and SQL Server organized by client.
Where are my passwords stored?
Encrypted in your data file (on your PC or in your cloud) or on your company's SQL Server. Nothing goes to BRSEA servers.
How much does it cost?
Free for 30 days with everything unlocked; then up to 3 connections free, or US$ 19.99/year for unlimited connections.
MobaXterm is a registered trademark of its respective owners. Comparison made in October 2026 based on public information.
