OpenSSH for Windows Alternatives

OpenSSH for Windows is described as 'Minimal installation of the Cygwin port of OpenSSH and related utilities to provide SSH and SCP services on the Windows platform' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to OpenSSH for Windows for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and BSD apps. The best OpenSSH for Windows alternative is PuTTY, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OpenSSH for Windows are OpenSSH, MobaXterm, JuiceSSH and Royal TSX.

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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...

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OpenSSH for Windows alternatives page was last updated Mar 11, 2025
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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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
    PuTTY screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Configurable

    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 VS OpenSSH for Windows

     

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

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

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

    61 OpenSSH alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

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

    OpenSSH Features

    1.  SSH
    2.  Support for SFTP
    3.  Cross-Platform
    4.  Jailbreak required
    5.  Bundled with macOS

    OpenSSH VS OpenSSH for Windows

     

    • OpenSSH is the most popular Mac & iPhone alternative to OpenSSH for Windows.

    • OpenSSH is Free and Open SourceOpenSSH for Windows is also Free and Open Source
  4. MobaXterm icon

    MobaXterm

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    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.

    111 MobaXterm alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MobaXterm tabbed terminal

    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 VS OpenSSH for Windows

     
  5. JuiceSSH icon

    JuiceSSH

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

    104 JuiceSSH alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • mosh
    • OpenSSH
    JuiceSSH screenshot 1
    JuiceSSH screenshot 2

    JuiceSSH Features

    1.  Host management
    2.  SSH
    3.  Telnet client
    4.  SSH Tunnel

    JuiceSSH VS OpenSSH for Windows

     

    • JuiceSSH is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to OpenSSH for Windows.

    • JuiceSSH is Free and ProprietaryOpenSSH for Windows is Free and Open Source
  6. Royal TSX icon

    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.

    128 Royal TSX alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    RDP Connections

    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 VS OpenSSH for Windows

     

    • Royal TSX is the most popular iPad alternative to OpenSSH for Windows.

    • Royal TSX is Freemium and ProprietaryOpenSSH for Windows is Free and Open Source
  7. Termix icon

    Termix

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

    54 Termix alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Termix screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Customizable

    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 VS OpenSSH for Windows

     
  9. Dropbear SSH Server and Client icon

    Dropbear SSH Server and Client

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    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...

    6 Dropbear SSH Server and Client alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin

    Dropbear SSH Server and Client Features

    1.  SSH

    Dropbear SSH Server and Client VS OpenSSH for Windows

     
  10. Shellngn icon

    Shellngn

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    Shellngn is a cloud based SSH client with SFTP and Telnet support. Manage your servers anywhere you are, with a professional and feature-rich SSH and SFTP Client.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Shellngn screenshot 1

    Shellngn Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Telnet client
    3.  Support for SFTP
    4.  SSH

    Shellngn VS OpenSSH for Windows

     

    • Shellngn is the most popular Web-based alternative to OpenSSH for Windows.

    • Shellngn is Freemium and ProprietaryOpenSSH for Windows is Free and Open Source

  11. Win32-OpenSSH

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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Win32-OpenSSH Features

    1.  SSH

    Win32-OpenSSH VS OpenSSH for Windows

     
  12. ShellCraft icon

    ShellCraft

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    With convenient and powerful user interface, ShellCraft significantly improve your efficiency. ShellCraft implements the standard SSH/Telnet protocol, it can simply connect to various servers. The session management function make you managing sessions easily, connecting to...

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    ShellCraft screenshot 1

    ShellCraft Features

    1.  Telnet client
    2.  SSH

    ShellCraft VS OpenSSH for Windows

     

    • ShellCraft is the most popular commercial alternative to OpenSSH for Windows.

    • ShellCraft is Paid and ProprietaryOpenSSH for Windows is Free and Open Source

  13. 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.

    16 FreeSSHd alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • HR flagCroatia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    FreeSSHd screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Hasn't been updated since Jan 23, 2013.

    FreeSSHd Features

    1.  SSH
    2.  Support for SFTP

    FreeSSHd VS OpenSSH for Windows

     
  14. 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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MobaSSH screenshot 1

    MobaSSH Features

    1.  SSH Tunnel
    2.  SSH
    3.  Remote monitoring

    MobaSSH VS OpenSSH for Windows

     
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