ExtraPuTTY AlternativesTerminal Emulators & SSH Clients like ExtraPuTTY

ExtraPuTTY is described as 'Fork from 0.65 version of PuTTY and has all the features from the original while adding new ones as described below:' and is a terminal emulator in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to ExtraPuTTY for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best ExtraPuTTY alternative is PuTTY, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ExtraPuTTY are Windows Terminal, MobaXterm, KiTTY and Remote Desktop Manager.

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ExtraPuTTY is a fork from 0.65 version of PuTTY and has all the features from the original while adding new ones as described below:

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ExtraPuTTY alternatives page was last updated Mar 11, 2025
  1. PuTTY icon
     1424 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.

    109 PuTTY alternatives
    PuTTY screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  SSH
    2.  Built-in SSH client
    3.  Telnet client
    4.  Host management
    5.  Graphical User Interface
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Serial terminal
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Support for SFTP
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Command line interface
    12.  Portable
    PuTTY iconExtraPuTTY Icon

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    • PuTTY is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to ExtraPuTTY.

    • PuTTY is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ExtraPuTTY.

    • PuTTY is Free and Open SourceExtraPuTTY is also Free and Open Source
    • PuTTY is LightweightExtraPuTTY is not according to our users
  2. Windows Terminal icon
     80 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...

    97 Windows Terminal alternatives
    White and dark theme showcase

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Tabbed interface
    2.  Multiple shells
    3.  WSL integreation
    4.  Background transparency
    5.  Configured in JSON
    6.  Command line interface
    7.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    8.  Multiple window layouts
    9.  Multi-tabs
    10.  Support for scripting
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Ad-free
    Windows Terminal iconExtraPuTTY Icon

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  3. MobaXterm icon
     218 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.

    108 MobaXterm alternatives
    MobaXterm tabbed terminal

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Top MobaXterm Features

    1.  X server
    2.  Support for SFTP
    3.  SSH
    4.  Tabbed interface
    5.  Embedded Xserver
    6.  Portable
    7.  RDP Functionality
    8.  Multiple Terminal
    9.  Support for Multiple protocols
    10.  Built-in File Manager
    11. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    12.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    MobaXterm iconExtraPuTTY Icon

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  4. KiTTY icon
     184 likes

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

    89 KiTTY alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  SSH
    2.  Session Management
    3.  Portable
    4.  SSH Tunnel
    5.  Auto-login
    6.  Multiple Browser Tabs
    7.  Command line interface
    8.  VPS
    9.  Auto-saving
    10.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    11.  Built-in editor
    KiTTY iconExtraPuTTY Icon

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  5. Remote Desktop Manager icon
     81 likes

    Remote Desktop Manager lets you centralize all your remote connections, passwords and credentials into a unique platform that can be securely shared between users. Drive security, speed and productivity through your organization while reducing risks for your IT department.

    55 Remote Desktop Manager alternatives
    Easily Manage All Your Remote Connections

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Remote Desktop Manager Features

    1.  Tabbed interface
    2.  Automatic Connection
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Role-based security access
    6.  VNC Support
    7.  SSH
    8.  RDP
    9.  Centralized credentials
    10. Microsoft Active Directory icon  Active Directory integration
    Remote Desktop Manager iconExtraPuTTY Icon

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    • Remote Desktop Manager is the most popular Android, Mac, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to ExtraPuTTY.

    • Remote Desktop Manager is Freemium and ProprietaryExtraPuTTY is Free and Open Source
  6. JuiceSSH icon
     32 likes

    The all in one terminal client for Android including SSH, Local Shell, Mosh and Telnet support.

    103 JuiceSSH alternatives
    JuiceSSH screenshot 1
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • mosh
    • OpenSSH

    JuiceSSH Features

    1.  Host management
    2.  SSH
    3.  Telnet client
    4.  SSH Tunnel
    JuiceSSH iconExtraPuTTY Icon

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  7. Royal TSX icon
     40 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.

    127 Royal TSX alternatives
    RDP Connections

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Royal TSX Features

    1.  SSH
    2.  RDP
    3.  Tabbed interface
    4.  Multiple Account support
    5.  Password Sharing
    6.  Clientless Remote Connection
    7.  Explorer-like
    Royal TSX iconExtraPuTTY Icon

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  8. MTPuTTY (Multi-Tabbed PuTTY) icon
     27 likes

    MTPuTTY (Multi-Tabbed PuTTY) is a small free utility enabling you to wrap unlimited number of PuTTY applications in one tabbed GUI interface. You are still continue using your favorite SSH client, but you are no longer messing around with PuTTY...

    20 MTPuTTY (Multi-Tabbed PuTTY) alternatives
    MTPuTTY (Multi-Tabbed PuTTY) screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    MTPuTTY (Multi-Tabbed PuTTY) Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Portable
    3.  Tabbed interface
    4.  SSH
    MTPuTTY (Multi-Tabbed PuTTY) iconExtraPuTTY Icon

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  9. Termix icon
     1 like

    A modern SSH client and terminal offering an unrivaled SSH and SFTP experience that enhances your productivity without compromising your privacy.

    51 Termix alternatives
    Termix screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  SSH
    6.  Split-screen view
    7.  Support for SFTP
    8.  Built-in code editor
    9.  Serverless
    10.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    11.  Sync with iCloud
    12.  Built-in File Manager
    Termix iconExtraPuTTY Icon

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  10. ConsoleZ icon
     27 likes

    console - This is a modified version of Console 2 for a better experience under Windows Vista/7/8 and a better visual rendering.

    74 ConsoleZ alternatives
    ConsoleZ screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    ConsoleZ Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Tabbed interface
    ConsoleZ iconExtraPuTTY Icon

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  11. Chrome Secure Shell icon
     26 likes

    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.

    65 Chrome Secure Shell alternatives
    Chrome Secure Shell screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome

    Chrome Secure Shell Features

    1.  Integrates with Putty configuration
    2.  SSH
    3.  Secure Copy (SCP)
    Chrome Secure Shell iconExtraPuTTY Icon

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  12. FireSSH icon
     16 likes

    FireSSH is a free, cross-platform SSH terminal client for Mozilla Firefox. Written entirely in Javascript!

    65 FireSSH alternatives
    FireSSH screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Waterfox
    • Pale Moon
    • Firefox

    FireSSH Features

    1.  Legacy Firefox Addon
    2.  SSH
    3.  Browser-based
    Discontinued

    The extension is not working on Firefox 57 and later. The developer ended support and development of FireSSH. The extension still works on XUL-based Firefox forks like Waterfox icon Waterfox and Pale Moon icon Pale Moon

    FireSSH iconExtraPuTTY Icon

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