PAC Manager AlternativesTop Terminal Emulators & SSH Clients like PAC Manager

PAC Manager is described as 'PAC is a Perl/GTK Gnome replacement for SecureCRT/Putty/etc... It provides a GUI to configure SSH/Telnet connections: users, passwords, EXPECT regular expressions, macros, etc' and is a terminal emulator in the network & admin category. There are more than 50 alternatives to PAC Manager for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best PAC Manager alternative is PuTTY, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PAC Manager are WinSCP , OpenSSH, Termux and Windows Terminal.

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PAC is a Perl/GTK Gnome replacement for SecureCRT/Putty/etc... It provides a GUI to configure SSH/Telnet connections: users, passwords, EXPECT regular expressions, macros, etc.

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PAC Manager alternatives page was last updated Dec 8, 2022
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  1. PuTTY icon

    PuTTY

     1429 likes
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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.

    112 PuTTY alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    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 PAC Manager

     
    Comments about PuTTY as an Alternative to PAC Manager
    Most Recent Comment
    dandv
    Negative •Oct 11, 2017
    8

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

    Guest
    Negative •Dec 9, 2015
    7

    PAC supports the grouping of connections. For example, Groupname of AIX has all of my AIX hosts, etc

    Guest
    Negative •Aug 23, 2015
    -2

    Cannot save connections -> no connection manager

    PAC Manager Icon
    PuTTY icon

    • 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 SourcePAC Manager is also Free and Open Source
    • PuTTY is LightweightPAC Manager is not according to our users
  2. WinSCP icon

    WinSCP

     826 likes
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    This powerful, open-source file transfer application supports Windows users with SFTP, FTP, SCP, and WebDAV protocols. It offers different GUI styles and tools for file synchronization and editing. Advanced users can automate and use key authentication with SSH, making it suitable for professionals.

    74 WinSCP alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Wine
    WinSCP screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for SFTP
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Secure Copy (SCP)
    4.  SSH
    5.  File Sync
    6.  Integrated FTP client
    7.  Folder Comparison
    8.  Portable
    9.  Import sites from FileZilla
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Cloud Sync
    12.  No Tracking

    WinSCP VS PAC Manager

     
  4. OpenSSH icon

    OpenSSH

     376 likes
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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

    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 PAC Manager

     
    Comments about OpenSSH as an Alternative to PAC Manager
    dandv
    Negative •Oct 11, 2017
    5

    OpenSSH only handles one session at a time

    Guest
    Negative •Jul 10, 2015
    11

    PAC manages multiple ssh sessions while openssh handles one at a time.

    PAC Manager Icon
    OpenSSH icon

    • This alternative is disputed. OpenSSH is a legitimate PAC Manager alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • OpenSSH is the most popular Mac & iPhone alternative to PAC Manager.

    • OpenSSH is Free and Open SourcePAC Manager is also Free and Open Source
  5. Termux icon

    Termux

     102 likes
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    Experience a powerful Unix terminal on Android without the need for rooting. Customize with packages via Apt, run command-line tools, SSH, and program in C, Python, and more. Enjoy a full Unix environment with bash, zsh, mouse support, and external display compatibility.

    97 Termux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • zsh
    • GNU Bourne Again SHell
    htop running natively

    Termux Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Integrated into iOS
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required

    Termux VS PAC Manager

     

    • Termux is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to PAC Manager.

    • Termux is Free and Open SourcePAC Manager is also Free and Open Source
  6. Windows Terminal icon

    Windows Terminal

     81 likes
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    Windows Terminal is a new, modern, feature-rich, productive terminal application for command-line users. It includes many of the features most frequently requested by the Windows command-line community including support for tabs, rich text, globalization, configurability...

    98 Windows Terminal alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    White and dark theme showcase

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Tabbed interface
    2.  Multiple shells
    3.  WSL integreation
    4.  Background transparency
    5.  Configured in JSON
    6.  Command line interface
    7.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    8.  Multiple window layouts
    9.  Multi-tabs
    10.  Support for scripting
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Ad-free

    Windows Terminal VS PAC Manager

     
  7. mRemoteNG icon

    mRemoteNG

     221 likes
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    Manage remote connections efficiently with this open-source tool, featuring a tabbed interface supporting RDP, VNC, SSH, Telnet, HTTP, and more protocols, without any ads.

    81 mRemoteNG alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Config Connections

    Top mRemoteNG Features

    1.  RDP
    2.  SSH
    3.  RDP Functionality
    4.  Tabbed interface
    5.  Tree view
    6.  Support for Multiple protocols
    7.  Built-in SSH client
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Connect via RDP
    10.  Secure Copy (SCP)
    11.  Supports SSL Certificates
    12.  VNC Support

    mRemoteNG VS PAC Manager

     
  9. 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.

    110 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 PAC Manager

     
  10. KiTTY icon

    KiTTY

     186 likes
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    KiTTY is an opensource terminal emulator, forked from PuTTY , that adds many extra features to the original software.

    91 KiTTY alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    transparency settings

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  SSH
    2.  Session Management
    3.  Portable
    4.  SSH Tunnel
    5.  Auto-login
    6.  Multiple Browser Tabs
    7.  Command line interface
    8.  VPS
    9.  Auto-saving
    10.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    11.  Built-in editor

    KiTTY VS PAC Manager

     
  11. Asbru Connection Manager icon

    Asbru Connection Manager

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    Ásbrú Connection Manager is a user interface that helps organizing remote terminal sessions and automating repetitive tasks.

    15 Asbru Connection Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Asbru Connection Manager screenshot 1

    Asbru Connection Manager Features

    1.  SSH
    2.  Tabbed interface
    3.  Debian package
    4.  Remote shell
    5.  SSH Tunnel

    Asbru Connection Manager VS PAC Manager

     
    Comments about Asbru Connection Manager as an Alternative to PAC Manager
    alanknowles
    Positive •Apr 22, 2018
    7

    It's taken over development for PAC.

    beliys
    Positive •Jan 2, 2018
    0

    This is more active fork PAC

    PAC Manager Icon
    Asbru Connection Manager icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Asbru Connection Manager is a great PAC Manager alternative.

    • Asbru Connection Manager is Free and Open SourcePAC Manager is also Free and Open Source
  12. ConnectBot icon

    ConnectBot

     101 likes
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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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    ConnectBot screenshot 1

    ConnectBot Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  SSH
    4.  Telnet client

    ConnectBot VS PAC Manager

     
  13. Termius icon

    Termius

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    Termius is more than a mere SSH client – it’s a complete command-line solution that’s redefining remote access for sysadmins and network engineers. Securely access Linux or IoT devices and quickly fix issues from the comfort of your couch via laptop or phone.

    54 Termius alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    Termius screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Support for SFTP
    2.  Mosh client
    3.  Keychain
    4.  Port Forwarding
    5.  Unix-like
    6.  SSH
    7.  User Session Recording
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  FTP Server Migration
    10.  Server Monitoring
    11.  Secure Copy (SCP)

    Termius VS PAC Manager

     

    • Termius is the most popular iPad alternative to PAC Manager.

    • Termius is Freemium and ProprietaryPAC Manager is Free and Open Source
  14. WindTerm icon

    WindTerm

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

    56 WindTerm alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    WindTerm screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for SFTP
    2.  SSH
    3.  Portable
    4.  X server
    5.  Syntax Highlighting
    6.  Command palette
    7.  Cross-Platform
    8.  Outliner

    WindTerm VS PAC Manager

     
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