Layered two-dimensional MoSe2 has raised much interest in lithium/sodium ion batteries (LIBs/SIBs) due to its unique structure and high theoretical capacity. In this work, we have fabricated MoSe2@carbon cloth (MoSe2@CC) composites through an in situ hydrothermal approach followed by an annealing treatment. The as-synthesized MoSe2@CC composites are constructed by MoSe2 nanoflowers anchored on CC network, which can be directly used as binder-free anodes for LIBs and SIBs. As an anode for LIBs, the MoSe2@CC performs excellent rate capacity (1337, 1092, 952, 831 and 749 mAh g(-1) at current densities of 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 A g(-1)) and super long-life cycling stability (638 mAh g(-1) remains after 1200 cycles at 5 A g(-1)). As for SIBs, the MoSe2@CC electrode delivers a high initial discharge capacity of 839 mAh g(-1) and excellent long-life cycling stability, retaining 202 mAh g(-1) after 1000 cycles. Kinetics results indicate that the Li+ and Na+ storages in MoSe2@CC are both dominated by surface-based pseudocapacitive process, which greatly improves the rate performance of LIBs/SIBs. The CC provides a conductive network and an excellent utilization rate of the active material MoSe2 to improve the electrochemical performance. (C) 2019 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.