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x3270 vs pw3270: catalog facts
x3270	pw3270
Free The project says x3270 can be used for free.	Free Free software under the LGPL-3.0 license.
Windows, Linux, Command line	Windows, Linux
Supports TN3270E and encrypted SSL/TLS sessions. Includes IND$FILE transfer and non-English character sets.	Provides TN3270 terminal access Available for Linux and Windows
The project documentation says graphics are not yet supported.	Built for connecting to 3270 hosts
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: BSD-3-Clause	License: LGPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 7, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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