PowerShell Server Alternatives

PowerShell Server is described as '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' and is an app in the file management category. There are nine alternatives to PowerShell Server for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, iPhone, BSD and Cygwin apps. The best PowerShell Server alternative is OpenSSH, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PowerShell Server are Bitvise SSH Server (WinSSHD), Syncplify Server!, MobaSSH and FreeSSHd.

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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.

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PowerShell Server alternatives page was last updated Sep 24, 2020
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  1. 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

    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 PowerShell Server

     

    • OpenSSH is the most popular Windows, Mac, iPhone & Linux alternative to PowerShell Server.

    • OpenSSH is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to PowerShell Server.

    • OpenSSH is Free and Open SourcePowerShell Server is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Bitvise SSH Server (WinSSHD) icon

    Bitvise SSH Server (WinSSHD)

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    WinSSHD is our SSH server for all Windows NT-series operating systems. Supported platforms include Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 2008, and 7. Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows are supported. Even Windows NT4 is still supported by WinSSHD 4.

    18 Bitvise SSH Server (WinSSHD) alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Bitvise SSH Server (WinSSHD) screenshot 1

    Bitvise SSH Server (WinSSHD) Features

    1.  Support for SFTP

    Bitvise SSH Server (WinSSHD) VS PowerShell Server

     
  4. Syncplify Server! icon

    Syncplify Server!

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    Syncplify Server! is an FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and HTTPS server for Windows and Linux by Syncplify, Inc.

    32 Syncplify Server! alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Syncplify Server! screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Support for SFTP
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  SSL

    Syncplify Server! VS PowerShell Server

     

    • Syncplify Server! is the most popular commercial alternative to PowerShell Server.

    • Syncplify Server! is Paid and ProprietaryPowerShell Server is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Syncplify Server! is LightweightPowerShell Server is not according to our users
  5. 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.

    15 MobaSSH alternatives

    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 PowerShell Server

     

  6. 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 PowerShell Server

     

  7. OpenSSH for Windows

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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 services on the Windows platform.

    22 OpenSSH for Windows alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

    The project seems to be no longer updated. Last version, 5.3 rev2, released in February 2010 can be still downloaded from SourceForge

    OpenSSH for Windows Features

    1.  SSH
    2.  Secure Copy (SCP)

    OpenSSH for Windows VS PowerShell Server

     
  9. Buru SFTP Server for Windows icon

    Buru SFTP Server for Windows

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    Lightweight SFTP / SCP / SSH Server for Windows.

    13 Buru SFTP Server for Windows alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Buru SFTP Server for Windows screenshot 1

    Buru SFTP Server for Windows Features

    1.  Support for SFTP
    2.  SSH

    Buru SFTP Server for Windows VS PowerShell Server

     
  10. SilverSHielD icon

    SilverSHielD

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    SilverSHielD is a free, feature-rich, award-winning SSH (SSH2) and SFTP server for Windows. Below you can read some of its features:

    8 SilverSHielD alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    SilverSHielD screenshot 1

    SilverSHielD Features

    1.  SSH
    2.  Support for SFTP

    SilverSHielD VS PowerShell Server

     
  11. 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.

    13 SFTP/SCP Server alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    SFTP/SCP Server Features

    1.  Secure Copy (SCP)
    2.  Support for SFTP

    SFTP/SCP Server VS PowerShell Server

     
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