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PuTTY
Free • Open Source
Terminal Emulator
SSH Client
Windows
Linux
BSD
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ReactOS
105 alternatives to PuTTY
PuTTY is a free and open-source terminal emulator, serial console and network file transfer application. It supports several network protocols, including SCP, SSH, Telnet, rlogin, and raw socket connection. It can also connect to a serial port.
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PuTTY Features
1. LightweightPuTTY consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
SSH
Built-in SSH client
Telnet client
Host management
Graphical User Interface
Serial terminal
Support for SFTP
Lightweight
Logging
Session Management
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Tabby Terminal
Free • Open Source
Terminal Emulator
SSH Client
Mac
Windows
Linux
84 alternatives to Tabby Terminal
Tabby is an infinitely customizable cross-platform terminal app for local shells, serial, SSH and Telnet connections.
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Tabby Terminal Features
1. Command line interfaceTabby Terminal either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
2. PortableTabby Terminal can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. LightweightTabby Terminal consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
4. Support for scriptingTabby Terminal supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
SSH
Command line interface
Support for SFTP
Multiple Servers
Electron based
Customizable
Serial-port
Portable
Lightweight
Support for scripting
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OpenSSH
Free • Open Source
SSH Client
Mac
Windows
Linux
iPhone
BSD
Cygwin
Haiku
59 alternatives to OpenSSH
OpenSSH is a free version of the SSH connectivity tools that technical users rely on. OpenSSH encrypts all traffic (including passwords) to effectively eliminate eavesdropping, connection hijacking, and other attacks.
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OpenSSH Features
SSH
Support for SFTP
Cross-Platform
Jailbreak required
Bundled with macOS
Add a screenshot
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MobaXterm
Freemium • Proprietary
Terminal Emulator
SSH Client
Windows
98 alternatives to MobaXterm
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.
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MobaXterm Features
1. PortableMobaXterm can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsMobaXterm can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
3. Windows Explorer ExtensionMobaXterm can extend Windows Explorer in various ways, for example add context menu options, etc..
Support for SFTP
SSH
X server
Tabbed interface
Embedded Xserver
RDP Functionality
Portable
Multiple Terminal
Support for Multiple protocols
Built-in SSH client
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KiTTY
Free • Open Source
Terminal Emulator
SSH Client
Windows
81 alternatives to KiTTY
KiTTY is an opensource terminal emulator, forked from PuTTY , that adds many extra features to the original software.
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KiTTY Features
1. PortableKiTTY can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
SSH
Portable
Session Management
Auto-login
Ssh tunnel
VPS
Multiple Browser Tabs
Built-in editor
Auto-saving
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
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ConnectBot
Free • Open Source
SSH Client
Android
34 alternatives to ConnectBot
ConnectBot is a Secure Shell client for the Android platform. Its ultimate goal is to create a secure connection through which you can use a shell on a remote machine and transfer files back and forth to your phone.
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ConnectBot Features
SSH
Telnet client
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JuiceSSH
Free • Proprietary
Terminal Emulator
SSH Client
Android
Android Tablet
mosh
OpenSSH
Dropbear SSH Server and Client
96 alternatives to JuiceSSH
The all in one terminal client for Android including SSH, Local Shell, Mosh and Telnet support.
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JuiceSSH Features
Host management
SSH
Telnet client
Ssh tunnel
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Mosh
Free • Open Source
SSH Client
Shell
Mac
Linux
8 alternatives to Mosh
Mosh (mobile shell), the mobile SSH replacement. Remote terminal application that allows roaming, supports intermittent connectivity, and provides intelligent local echo and line editing of user keystrokes.
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Mosh Features
1. Command line interfaceMosh either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
Command line interface
SSH
GNU/linux-libre
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Termius
Freemium • Proprietary
Terminal Emulator
SSH Client
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
iPad
41 alternatives to Termius
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.
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Termius Features
1. User Session RecordingTermius can record user sessions to gain a real understanding of how users interact with a website.
2. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
Support for SFTP
Mosh client
Keychain
Port Forwarding
Unix-like
SSH
Security focused
FTP Server Migration
Server Monitoring
User Session Recording
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Bitvise SSH Client
Free Personal • Proprietary
SSH Client
Windows
54 alternatives to Bitvise SSH Client
SSH client for file transfer, terminal and tunneling.
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Bitvise SSH Client Features
1. PortableBitvise SSH Client can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Support for SFTP
Port Forwarding
SSH
Terminal-based
Portable
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Blink Shell
Paid • Open Source
Terminal Emulator
SSH Client
iPhone
iPad
78 alternatives to Blink Shell
Blink Shell is the professional, desktop-grade terminal emulator for iOS. It's a full-featured and highly configurable open-source terminal that can be compiled from the source at GitHub or purchased as a pre-compiled app from the App Store to support the developers.
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Blink Shell Features
SSH
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Chrome Secure Shell
Free • Proprietary
Terminal Emulator
SSH Client
Mac
Windows
Linux
Chrome OS
Google Chrome
60 alternatives to Chrome Secure Shell
Secure Shell is an xterm-compatible terminal emulator and stand-alone ssh client for Chrome. It uses Native-Client to connect directly to ssh servers without the need for external proxies.
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Chrome Secure Shell Features
Integrates with Putty configuration
SSH
Secure Copy (SCP)
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Superputty
Free • Open Source
Terminal Emulator
SSH Client
Windows
26 alternatives to Superputty
SuperPutty is a Windows GUI Application that allows the PuTTY SSH Client to be opened in Tabs. Additionally there is support for SCP to transfer files.
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Superputty Features
SSH
C-sharp
Secure Copy (SCP)
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Solar-PuTTY
Free • Proprietary
SSH Client
Windows
12 alternatives to Solar-PuTTY
Solar presents the omniscient PuTTY SSH and Telnet client with extended interface enriched by a simple graphical SFTP explorer, all coming packed in a single exe file, which can be used without admin rights.
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Solar-PuTTY Features
Support for SFTP
SSH
Discontinued
The last update was in 2019.
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Xshell
Free Personal • Proprietary
Terminal Emulator
SSH Client
Windows
42 alternatives to Xshell
Xshell is a powerful SSH1, SSH2, SFTP, TELNET, RLOGIN and SERIAL terminal emulator for Windows platforms. It allows users to gain access to Unix/Linux hosts easily and securely on a Windows workstation.
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Xshell Features
1. Command line interfaceXshell either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
Tabbed interface
Session Management
SSH
Split-screen view
Support for SFTP
Command line interface
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PuTTY Features

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Tabby Terminal Features

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OpenSSH Features

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MobaXterm Features

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KiTTY Features

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ConnectBot Features

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JuiceSSH Features

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Mosh Features

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Termius Features

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Bitvise SSH Client Features

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Blink Shell Features

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Chrome Secure Shell Features

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Superputty Features

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Solar-PuTTY Features

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Xshell Features

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