AbsoluteTelnet vs Tera Term
AbsoluteTelnet
celestialsoftware.netTera Term
teratermproject.github.ioSide by side
| Figure | AbsoluteTelnet | Tera Term |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · SSH Clients | 8.1 (#8) | 7.6 (#23) |
| Automation | The product supports VBScript login and user-initiated scripts, with an AbsoluteTelnet-specific scripting API. | Tera Term supports automated operation through its macro language. |
| Connections | The scripting API documents Telnet, SSH, serial, and TAPI connection types. | It supports serial port and TCP/IP connections, including Telnet, SSH1, and SSH2. |
| Support | Both license descriptions include free email and web support, and the maker directs users to its forums for help. | The project directs users to GitHub issues to report bugs or request changes and features. |
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AbsoluteTelnet
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Tera Term
Tera Term has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.