PsExec Alternatives

PsExec is described as 'Light-weight telnet-replacement that lets you execute processes on other systems, complete with full interactivity for console applications, without having to manually install client software' and is an app in the network & admin category. There are 2 alternatives to PsExec for Windows, Linux, BSD, PortableApps.com and ReactOS. The best PsExec alternative is PuTTY, which is both free and Open Source.

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PsExec alternatives are mainly Terminal Emulators but may also be SSH Clients. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of PsExec.
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PsExec is a light-weight telnet-replacement that lets you execute processes on other systems, complete with full interactivity for console applications, without having to manually install client software.

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PsExec alternatives page was last updated Mar 17, 2020
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    PuTTY

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    PuTTY is a free and open-source terminal emulator, serial console and network file transfer application. It supports several network protocols, including SCP, SSH, Telnet, rlogin, and raw socket connection. It can also connect to a serial port.

    110 PuTTY alternatives
    PuTTY screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
    Tunnels interface
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    Top PuTTY Features

    1.  SSH
    2.  Built-in SSH client
    3.  Telnet client
    4.  Host management
    5.  Graphical User Interface
    6.  Lightweight
    7.  Serial terminal
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Support for SFTP
    10.  Portable
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Logging
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    PuTTY VS PsExec

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

    • PuTTY is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to PsExec.

    • PuTTY is Free and Open SourcePsExec is also Free and Open Source
    • PuTTY is LightweightPsExec is not according to our users

  2. Run as System

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    Run as System is the useful tool for testing computer startup scripts, or if you need to figure out the behavior of a program when run as SYSTEM.

    5 Run as System alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Run as System VS PsExec

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