OpenSSH Alternatives

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, Linux, Mac, 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. 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
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. Oysape icon

    Oysape

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    Oysape is a cutting-edge SSH client and terminal solution, tailor-made for DevOps and CI/CD workflows. It simplifies server management by allowing users to maintain a list of servers, and execute customizable Tasks on selected servers dynamically.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    Multiple ssh tabs
     
  4. Kpym icon

    Kpym

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    An SSH server for windows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. pTerm icon

    pTerm

     1 like

    pTerm provides an SSH, Telnet, and raw TCP client for your iPhone or iPod Touch! It is based on the popular desktop client PuTTY .

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  7. SSH Explorer icon

    SSH Explorer

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    SSH Explorer is a new generation SSH Client and Terminal Emulator that makes remote server management look like much more fun than it actually is :) Combined security and ease of use make it suitable for newbies and experts alike.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. Putty for Mac icon

    Putty for Mac

     2 likes

    Putty is one of the Best Terminal Emulators available today. It Supports different types of Network Protocols such as SSH, FTP, SCP, Telnet etc. In Windows it is used as SSH Client to connect to Your Linux server or for some other purpose.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Putty for Mac screenshot 1
     
  11. CrushFTP icon

    CrushFTP

     2 likes

    CrushFTP is a robust file transfer server that makes it easy to setup secure connections with your users.

    31 CrushFTP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  12. PowerShell Server icon

    PowerShell Server

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    Easily install and configure an SSH 2.0 server that gives you the ability to manage Windows remotely from any SSH client, add an SFTP Server to Windows, and secure local resources for remote access.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    PowerShell SSH Terminal Server
     
  13. SFTP/SCP Server icon

    SFTP/SCP Server

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    Free SFTP server for reliable and secure network file transfers. Securely push OS images and firmware and configuration updates, backup configuration files, and transfer files up to 4GB. Features: concurrent transfers, IP filters, service mode.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  14. xs icon

    xs

     1 like

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

    52 xs alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

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