open-source, free, software terminal emulator
Publisher’s description
What is Tera Term 5?
Tera Term 5 by TeraTerm Project is open-source Windows software. It is written in C.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.6.2, released on July 15, 2026. The version history goes back to October 19, 2023: 12 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4.4 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (TeraTermProject/teraterm) has 1,076 stars.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Tera Term 5 is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Tera Term 5 safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
CE18CE457AC45F2FFB57BF1854C3458CB4DC766A60DDE3793915DABCD181B901· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 12 versions ›12 versions over 3 years · about 4.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6.2Latest | July 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.6.1 | April 28, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.6.0 | February 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.5.2 | January 21, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.5.1 | November 17, 2025 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.5.0 | September 16, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.4.1 | August 3, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 5.4.0 | March 2, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id TeraTermProject.teraterm5 -eteraterm-5.6.2-x64.exe /SilentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- TeraTerm Project
- Licence
- 3-clause BSD license
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/TeraTermProject/teraterm
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 5.6.2
- Released
- July 15, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 19, 2023
- Versions listed
- 12
- Updates / year
- 4.4
- GitHub stars
- 1,076
- GitHub forks
- 126
- Website
- teratermproject.github.io
- winget ID
- TeraTermProject.teraterm5
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tera Term 5 free?
Yes. Tera Term 5 is open-source software under the 3-clause BSD license licence.
Is Tera Term 5 safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Tera Term 5 with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Tera Term 5 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Tera Term 5 run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Tera Term 5?
The versions page lists all 12 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 19, 2023.
