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
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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.

    115 PuTTY alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
    • Flathub
     
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    PuTTY vs OpenSSH Comments
    Harty1978
    Positive
    0

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

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

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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    ConnectBot vs OpenSSH Comments
    Brad Morrisón
    Negative
    0

    Android only. Very basic features.

    • ConnectBot is Free and Open SourceOpenSSH is also Free and Open Source
  3. Xshell icon
     42 likes

    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.

    56 Xshell alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. SecureCRT icon
     34 likes

    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.

    61 SecureCRT alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. Mosh icon
     35 likes

    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.

    10 Mosh alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  6. Royal TSX icon
     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.

    133 Royal TSX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  7. aShell icon
     4 likes

    aShell is a local ADB shell for Shizuku powered android devices.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  8. Graphical SFTP client and terminal emulator with helpful utilities.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  9. ZOC icon
     70 likes

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

    74 ZOC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    ZOC vs OpenSSH Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Based on openssh. Makes it available on Windows.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • ZOC is Paid and ProprietaryOpenSSH is Free and Open Source
    • ZOC is LightweightOpenSSH is not according to our users
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