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.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- PortableApps.com
- ReactOS



Comments about PuTTY as an Alternative to PAC Manager
PAC supports the grouping of connections. For example, Groupname of AIX has all of my AIX hosts, etc
Cannot save connections -> no connection manager


This alternative is disputed. PuTTY is a legitimate PAC Manager alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
PuTTY is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to PAC Manager.
PuTTY is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to PAC Manager.
- PuTTY is Free and Open Source
- PuTTY is Lightweight



















































PuTTY doesn't handle multiple connections in a tabbed interface. PAC Manager does.