OpenSSH AlternativesTop SSH Clients and other similar apps like OpenSSH

OpenSSH is described as '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' and is a very popular SSH Client in the network & admin category. There are more than 50 alternatives to OpenSSH for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best OpenSSH alternative is PuTTY, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OpenSSH are KiTTY, ConnectBot, WindTerm and Xshell.

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  1. PuTTY icon

    PuTTY

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    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.

    114 PuTTY alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
    • Flathub
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    Comments about PuTTY as an Alternative to OpenSSH
    Harty1978
    Positive
    0

    A good way to do it on Windows until OpenSSH for Windows catches up

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    • Most users think PuTTY is a great OpenSSH alternative.

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

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

    • PuTTY is Free and Open SourceOpenSSH is also Free and Open Source
    • PuTTY is LightweightOpenSSH is not according to our users
  2. KiTTY icon

    KiTTY

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    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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  4. ConnectBot icon

    ConnectBot

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    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.

    43 ConnectBot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Comments about ConnectBot as an Alternative to OpenSSH
    Brad Morrisón
    Negative
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    Android only. Very basic features.

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    • Most users think ConnectBot is a great OpenSSH alternative.

    • ConnectBot is the most popular Android alternative to OpenSSH.

    • ConnectBot is Free and Open SourceOpenSSH is also Free and Open Source
  5. WindTerm icon

    WindTerm

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    A professional SSH/Telnet/Serial/Shell/Sftp client for DevOps.

    63 WindTerm alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • WindTerm is the most popular Mac alternative to OpenSSH.

    • WindTerm is Free and Open SourceOpenSSH is also Free and Open Source
    • WindTerm is LightweightOpenSSH is not according to our users
  6. Xshell icon

    Xshell

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    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.

    53 Xshell alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. SecureCRT icon

    SecureCRT

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    SecureCRT combines rock-solid terminal emulation with the strong encryption, data integrity, and authentication options of the Secure Shell protocol. SecureCRT provides secure remote access, file transfer, and data tunneling for everyone in your organization.

    60 SecureCRT alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     

    • SecureCRT is the most popular commercial alternative to OpenSSH.

    • SecureCRT is Paid and ProprietaryOpenSSH is Free and Open Source
  9. Mosh icon

    Mosh

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
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  10. JuiceSSH icon

    JuiceSSH

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

    107 JuiceSSH alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • mosh
    • OpenSSH
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    • JuiceSSH is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to OpenSSH.

    • JuiceSSH is Free and ProprietaryOpenSSH is Free and Open Source
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    Royal TSX

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    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
     

    • Royal TSX is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to OpenSSH.

    • Royal TSX is Freemium and ProprietaryOpenSSH is Free and Open Source
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    ZOC

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    ZOC is a powerful and well-established terminal emulator and telnet client, well known for its outstanding user interface with tabbed multi session support.

    72 ZOC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Comments about ZOC as an Alternative to OpenSSH
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Based on openssh. Makes it available on Windows.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks ZOC is a great OpenSSH alternative.

    • ZOC is Paid and ProprietaryOpenSSH is Free and Open Source
    • ZOC is LightweightOpenSSH is not according to our users
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