AbsoluteTelnet vs Core Shell
| AbsoluteTelnet | Core Shell | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | $2.50/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | iOS, macOS |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Supported protocols | SSH1, SSH2, Telnet, SFTP, XMODEM, YMODEM, ZMODEM | SSH/OpenSSH, SFTP, serial |
| Supported platforms | Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11 | macOS, iOS, iPadOS |
| SFTP support | Yes | Yes |
| Port forwarding | Yes | No |
| Session management | tabs | tabs |
Both are listed in Best SSH Clients. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Core Shell scores higher on our published basis.