Dropbear SSH Server and Client Alternatives

Dropbear SSH Server and Client is described as 'Dropbear is a relatively small SSH 2 server and client. It runs on a variety of POSIX-based platforms. Features: A small memory footprint suitable for memory-constrained environments - Dropbear can compile to a 110kB statically linked binary with uClibc on x86 (only minimal' and is an app in the network & admin category. There are six alternatives to Dropbear SSH Server and Client for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, BSD, Cygwin and Haiku apps. The best Dropbear SSH Server and Client alternative is OpenSSH, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Dropbear SSH Server and Client are FreeSSHd, MobaSSH, OpenSSH for Windows and xs.

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  1. OpenSSH icon

    OpenSSH

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    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.

    60 OpenSSH alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • Haiku
     

    • OpenSSH is the most popular Windows, Mac, iPhone & Linux alternative to Dropbear SSH Server and Client.

    • OpenSSH is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Dropbear SSH Server and Client.

    • OpenSSH is Free and Open SourceDropbear SSH Server and Client is also Free and Open Source

  2. FreeSSHd

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    freeSSHd, like it's name says, is a free implementation of an SSH server. It provides strong encryption and authentication over insecure networks like Internet. Users can open remote console or even access their remote files thanks to buit-in SFTP server.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. MobaSSH icon

    MobaSSH

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    MobaSSH allows you to run commands and transfer files on a remote Windows PC from any operating system (GNU/Linux, Unix, HP-UX, AIX, Windows, etc.) through a fully secured and encrypted network connection.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. OpenSSH for Windows

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    OpenSSH for Windows is a minimal installation of the Cygwin port of OpenSSH and related utilities to provide SSH and SCP services on the Windows platform.

    23 OpenSSH for Windows alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. xs icon

    xs

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    Simple alternative to ssh (<5% SLOCC) written from scratch in Go, with support for PQC KEMs (Post-Quantum Cryptography Key-Encapsulation Mechanisms).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • FreeBSD
    • Termux
     

    • xs is the most popular Android alternative to Dropbear SSH Server and Client.

    • xs is Free and Open SourceDropbear SSH Server and Client is also Free and Open Source
    • xs is LightweightDropbear SSH Server and Client is not according to our users
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    NetCrypt

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    NetCrypt is a small Open Source command line file-transfer utility providing authentication, confidentiality and integrity validation while still maintaining top-notch performance and transfer speed between machines.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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