Free Bitvise SSH Client Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Bitvise SSH Client for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best free Windows alternative is PuTTY, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Bitvise SSH Client and many of them are free and available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Windows alternatives to Bitvise SSH Client are WinSCP , Tabby, Windows Terminal and MobaXterm.

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Bitvise SSH Client alternatives are mainly Terminal Emulators, but if you're looking for SSH Clients or FTP Clients you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Mac, Android Tablet and Mac + Free. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Bitvise SSH Client.
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  1. PuTTY icon

    PuTTY

     1450 likes

    Free and open-source terminal emulator for connecting to remote systems via SSH, Telnet, and SCP. Portable with no installation required, providing lightweight functionality. Ideal for secure connections with features like command line support and customizable settings. Works offline effortlessly.

    115 PuTTY alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
    • Flathub
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    • Most users think PuTTY is a great Bitvise SSH Client alternative.

    • PuTTY is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Bitvise SSH Client.

    • PuTTY is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Bitvise SSH Client.

    • PuTTY is Free and Open SourceBitvise SSH Client is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • PuTTY is LightweightBitvise SSH Client is not according to our users
  2. WinSCP icon

    WinSCP

     849 likes

    This powerful, open-source file transfer application supports Windows users with SFTP, FTP, SCP, and WebDAV protocols. It offers different GUI styles and tools for file synchronization and editing. Advanced users can automate and use key authentication with SSH, making it suitable for professionals.

    73 WinSCP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Wine
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    Comments about WinSCP as an Alternative to Bitvise SSH Client
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    WinSCP isn't for FTP not for Terminal Services

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think WinSCP is a great Bitvise SSH Client alternative, some don't.

    • WinSCP is Free and Open SourceBitvise SSH Client is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • WinSCP is Lightweight and Privacy focusedBitvise SSH Client is not according to our users
  4. Tabby icon

    Tabby

     118 likes

    Tabby is an infinitely customizable cross-platform terminal app for local shells, serial, SSH and Telnet connections.

    106 Tabby alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • Tabby is the most popular Mac alternative to Bitvise SSH Client.

    • Tabby is Free and Open SourceBitvise SSH Client is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Tabby is Customizable and LightweightBitvise SSH Client is not according to our users
  5. Windows Terminal icon

    Windows Terminal

     93 likes

    Windows Terminal is a new, modern, feature-rich, productive terminal application for command-line users. It includes many of the features most frequently requested by the Windows command-line community including support for tabs, rich text, globalization, configurability...

    103 Windows Terminal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. MobaXterm icon

    MobaXterm

     226 likes

    MobaXterm is an enhanced terminal app that brings the advanced features of a Unix-like command-line to Windows. It takes the power of Cygwin and wraps it in a sleek, visual interface that's super easy to use, lightweight and portable.

    115 MobaXterm alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    KiTTY

     189 likes

    KiTTY is an opensource terminal emulator, forked from PuTTY , that adds many extra features to the original software.

    99 KiTTY alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. Termius icon

    Termius

     36 likes

    Termius is more than a mere SSH client – it’s a complete command-line solution that’s redefining remote access for sysadmins and network engineers. Securely access Linux or IoT devices and quickly fix issues from the comfort of your couch via laptop or phone.

    57 Termius alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Flathub
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    • Termius is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Bitvise SSH Client.

    • Termius is Freemium and ProprietaryBitvise SSH Client is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Termius is Security-focusedBitvise SSH Client is not according to our users
  10. Termora icon

    Termora

     8 likes

    Termora is developed using Kotlin/JVM and partially implements the XTerm protocol (with ongoing improvements). Its ultimate vision is to achieve full platform support (including Android, iOS, and iPadOS) through Kotlin Multiplatform.

    58 Termora alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Homebrew
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  11. Hyper icon

    Hyper

     82 likes

    Hyper™ is a beautiful and extensible, cross-platform terminal built on open web standards. It provides an elegant command-line experience that is consistent across all supported platforms which includes macOS, Windows and various Linux distributions like Fedora and Debian.

    96 Hyper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron / Atom Shell
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    Remote Desktop Manager

     82 likes

    IT teams often juggle a patchwork of RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) apps, SSH (Secure Shell) clients, and scattered password vaults. Remote Desktop Manager (RDM) turns that sprawl into one searchable inventory—complete with Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile clients—so technicians...

    59 Remote Desktop Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  13. Royal TSX icon

    Royal TSX

     41 likes

    Royal TS provides easy and secure access to your remote systems

    Unlock the power to remotely manage your systems on multiple platforms!

    Royal TS is the perfect tool for server admins, system engineers, developers and IT focused information workers who constantly need to access.

    132 Royal TSX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    RDP Connections
     
  14. Tera Term icon

    Tera Term

     17 likes

    Tera Term (Pro) is a free software terminal emulator (communication program) for MS-Windows. It supports VT100 emulation, telnet connection, serial port connection, and so on.

    42 Tera Term alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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