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Tabby

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What it is

Tabby is a free, open-source terminal application for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It connects to local shells, serial devices, SSH servers, and Telnet hosts. Its integrated SSH2 client has a connection manager, while the serial terminal provides connection profiles and input modes. SSH sessions support SFTP and Zmodem transfers, X11 and port forwarding, jump hosts, and agent forwarding.

Tabby can restore open tabs and split panes after the app is closed, with nested pane layouts and simultaneous input across panes. SSH secrets and configuration can be stored in an encrypted container; an optional password manager uses a master passphrase. Supported shells include PowerShell, PS Core, WSL, Git-Bash, Cygwin, Cmder, and CMD. Customization includes CSS themes, color schemes, shortcuts, and plugins. The listed capabilities also include GPU acceleration, scripting, and session sync. Tabby provides download and GitHub links, but no dedicated support terms are stated.

For and against

For

  • Free and open-source
  • Supports local shells, SSH, serial, and Telnet
  • Remembers tabs and split panes
  • Encrypted container for SSH secrets
  • Offers themes, shortcuts, and plugins

Against

  • No dedicated support terms are stated

The verdict

Tabby brings multiple connection types, file transfers, and pane layouts into a free terminal app. Its page does not state dedicated support terms.

Who it suits

Tabby may suit people who work across local shells, SSH, serial, or Telnet connections and want split-pane terminal sessions. It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Plans and prices

Free FOSS

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On the record

Customization options
Supports CSS themes, color schemes, configurable shortcuts, and plugins.tabby.sh · read 27 Sep 2026
File transfer
Supports SFTP and Zmodem transfers to and from SSH sessions.tabby.sh · read 27 Sep 2026
Free tier
The app is available as a forever-free FOSS product.tabby.sh · read 27 Sep 2026
GPU acceleration
Yestabby.sh · read 20 Sep 2026
Integrations
Includes WinSCP integration and shell profiles.tabby.sh · read 27 Sep 2026
Pane layout
Supports multiple nested panes and simultaneous multi-pane input.tabby.sh · read 27 Sep 2026
Password manager
Offers an optional built-in password manager with a master passphrase.tabby.sh · read 27 Sep 2026
Pricing model
Free and open-source software.tabby.sh · read 27 Sep 2026
Scripting API
Yestabby.sh · read 20 Sep 2026
Encrypted storage
Provides an encrypted container for SSH secrets and configuration.tabby.sh · read 27 Sep 2026
Serial terminal
Includes an integrated serial terminal with connection profiles and input modes.tabby.sh · read 27 Sep 2026
Session sync
Yestabby.sh · read 20 Sep 2026
Shell support
Supports PowerShell, PS Core, WSL, Git-Bash, Cygwin, Cmder, and CMD.tabby.sh · read 27 Sep 2026
Split panes
Yestabby.sh · read 20 Sep 2026
SSH client
Includes an integrated SSH2 client with a connection manager.tabby.sh · read 27 Sep 2026
SSH features
Includes X11 and port forwarding, jump hosts, and agent forwarding.tabby.sh · read 27 Sep 2026
SSH support
Yestabby.sh · read 20 Sep 2026
Supported platforms
Windows, Mac, and Linux.tabby.sh · read 27 Sep 2026

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