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Serial vs Xshell: catalog facts
Serial	Xshell
Paid Costs $39.99 with a free trial and upgrade pricing for earlier owners.	Paid Commercial software sold by NetSarang.
macOS	Windows
Built-in support for most serial adapters without installing drivers Hex view and hex send panel for binary device protocols	Session manager with shared authentication profiles Triggers, quick commands and script recording
macOS only Paid licence after the trial	Windows only Commercial licence required
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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