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Tabby vs SecureCRT: catalog facts
TabbySecureCRT
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Paid

Commercial licence required after a free evaluation.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Local shells, SSH, Telnet and serial connections in one program
  • Encrypted container for SSH secrets and configuration
  • Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Regular-expression keyword highlighting
  • Electron, so start-up and memory use are well above a native terminal
  • The plugin ecosystem is small
  • Paid licence after the evaluation period
  • Closed source
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 September 23, 2026

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