SecureCRT AlternativesTerminal Emulators and other similar apps like SecureCRT

SecureCRT is described as 'Combines rock-solid terminal emulation with the strong encryption, data integrity, and authentication options of the Secure Shell protocol. SecureCRT provides secure remote access, file transfer, and data tunneling for everyone in your organization' and is a terminal emulator in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to SecureCRT for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best SecureCRT alternative is PuTTY, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SecureCRT are OpenSSH, Termux, mRemoteNG and MobaXterm.

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  1. PuTTY icon

    PuTTY

     1450 likes

    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.

    115 PuTTY alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
    • Flathub
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    Comments about PuTTY as an Alternative to SecureCRT
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Functionality is very limited in comparison. Is like saying an old 2G phone and a Samsung S25 are the same.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -2

    Putty is light weight and runs as a standard for all the platform, so no trouble switching the OS.

    few features are not there as provoking some other software as Citrix or some other web browsers. button for shortcuts are not there. basically the GUI features are missing but that would be the cost for lightweight i guess...

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think PuTTY is a great SecureCRT alternative, some don't.

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

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

    • PuTTY is Free and Open SourceSecureCRT is Paid and Proprietary
    • PuTTY is LightweightSecureCRT is not according to our users
  2. OpenSSH icon

    OpenSSH

     386 likes

    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.

    60 OpenSSH alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • Haiku
     

    • Most users think OpenSSH is a great SecureCRT alternative.

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

    • OpenSSH is Free and Open SourceSecureCRT is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Termux icon

    Termux

     115 likes

    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.

    102 Termux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • zsh
    • GNU Bourne Again SHell
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    • Termux is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to SecureCRT.

    • Termux is Free and Open SourceSecureCRT is Paid and Proprietary
  5. mRemoteNG icon

    mRemoteNG

     227 likes

    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.

    85 mRemoteNG alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about mRemoteNG as an Alternative to SecureCRT
    jagannathsubudhi
    Positive
    0

    More then Securecrt, I Love this apps

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    • Almost everyone thinks mRemoteNG is a great SecureCRT alternative.

    • mRemoteNG is Free and Open SourceSecureCRT is Paid and Proprietary
  6. MobaXterm icon

    MobaXterm

     226 likes

    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.

    115 MobaXterm alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about MobaXterm as an Alternative to SecureCRT
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Much better interface, supports multiple types of connections (specifically SSH and RDP) and the interface is much better and more modern

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Rich in features, easy to use for even noobies.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    jineshkaiprath
    Positive
    0

    I have tried all alternatives. Yes Putty stands out for simplicity and speed. But no advanced features. ZOC and Xshell are good but MobaXterm stands out. Its free with minor annoyance and no important features missing. It can be customised and is an all in one place for RDP , SSH ( which I use ) and others. So I regard this as the best alternative.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    MobaXterm icon

    • Almost everyone thinks MobaXterm is a great SecureCRT alternative.

    • MobaXterm is Freemium and ProprietarySecureCRT is Paid and Proprietary
    • MobaXterm is CustomizableSecureCRT is not according to our users
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    ReTerminal

     19 likes

    ReTerminal is a sleek, Material 3-inspired terminal emulator designed as a modern alternative to the legacy Jackpal Terminal. Built on Termux's robust TerminalView.

    57 ReTerminal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  9. KiTTY icon

    KiTTY

     189 likes

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

    99 KiTTY alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. ConnectBot icon

    ConnectBot

     102 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  12. Termius icon

    Termius

     36 likes

    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.

    57 Termius alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Flathub
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    Comments about Termius as an Alternative to SecureCRT
    Foworax J. Smith
    Negative
    0

    Lack of features (much less features). Very narrow use case. Slow.

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    • Termius is the most popular iPad alternative to SecureCRT.

    • Termius is Freemium and ProprietarySecureCRT is Paid and Proprietary
    • Termius is Security-focusedSecureCRT is not according to our users
  13. WezTerm icon

    WezTerm

     21 likes

    A GPU-accelerated cross-platform terminal emulator and multiplexer written by @wez and implemented in Rust

    101 WezTerm alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  14. Remote Desktop Manager icon

    Remote Desktop Manager

     82 likes

    IT teams often juggle a patchwork of RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) apps, SSH (Secure Shell) clients, and scattered password vaults. Remote Desktop Manager (RDM) turns that sprawl into one searchable inventory—complete with Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile clients—so technicians...

    59 Remote Desktop Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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