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Tabby vs FinalShell: catalog facts
TabbyFinalShell
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Freemium

Free to use, with paid Advanced and Professional editions and cloud sync.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Local shells, SSH, Telnet and serial connections in one program
  • Encrypted container for SSH secrets and configuration
  • Builds for Windows, macOS (Intel and Apple silicon) and Linux
  • Command input box with autocompletion and history
  • Electron, so start-up and memory use are well above a native terminal
  • The plugin ecosystem is small
  • Website and documentation are in Chinese
  • Cloud sync and some features require a paid edition
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: MIT License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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