Tech riderRev. 27 Sept 2026
- 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Supported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux
3 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: tabby.sh
Overview
Tabby is ranked #4 of 40 in terminal emulators on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.
Tabby plans and pricing
All plansFree FOSS Free tabby.sh · 27 Sept 2026
Compared on terminal emulators
Facts
- Split panes
- Yestabby.sh · 20 Sept 2026
- Session sync
- Yestabby.sh · 20 Sept 2026
- GPU acceleration
- Yestabby.sh · 20 Sept 2026
- Scripting API
- Yestabby.sh · 20 Sept 2026
- SSH support
- Yestabby.sh · 20 Sept 2026
- Pricing model
- Free and open-source software.tabby.sh · 27 Sept 2026
- Free tier
- The app is available as a forever-free FOSS product.tabby.sh · 27 Sept 2026
- Connection types
- Supports local shells, serial, SSH, and Telnet connections.tabby.sh · 27 Sept 2026
- SSH client
- Includes an integrated SSH2 client with a connection manager.tabby.sh · 27 Sept 2026
- Serial terminal
- Includes an integrated serial terminal with connection profiles and input modes.tabby.sh · 27 Sept 2026
- File transfer
- Supports SFTP and Zmodem transfers to and from SSH sessions.tabby.sh · 27 Sept 2026
- Shell support
- Supports PowerShell, PS Core, WSL, Git-Bash, Cygwin, Cmder, and CMD.tabby.sh · 27 Sept 2026
- Tab persistence
- Remembers open tabs and split panes after leaving the app.tabby.sh · 27 Sept 2026
- Encrypted storage
- Provides an encrypted container for SSH secrets and configuration.tabby.sh · 27 Sept 2026
- SSH features
- Includes X11 and port forwarding, jump hosts, and agent forwarding.tabby.sh · 27 Sept 2026
- Password manager
- Offers an optional built-in password manager with a master passphrase.tabby.sh · 27 Sept 2026
- Customization options
- Supports CSS themes, color schemes, configurable shortcuts, and plugins.tabby.sh · 27 Sept 2026
- Pane layout
- Supports multiple nested panes and simultaneous multi-pane input.tabby.sh · 27 Sept 2026
- Windows features
- Provides shell support, tab completion, Explorer integration, and portable mode.tabby.sh · 27 Sept 2026
- Telnet client
- Includes a Telnet client.tabby.sh · 27 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- Includes WinSCP integration and shell profiles.tabby.sh · 27 Sept 2026
- Support model
- The page provides a download and GitHub link, but states no dedicated support terms.tabby.sh · 27 Sept 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Terminal Emulators in 2026#4 of 40
- Best SSH Clients in 2026#6 of 35
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Sources
- tabby.sh· checked 20 Sept 2026