Core Tunnel AlternativesSSH Clients and other similar apps like Core Tunnel

Core Tunnel is described as 'The best way to manage your SSH tunnels, with OS X Keychain integration. You can manage multiple tunnels in parallel, supports password/keyboard/pubkey authentication methods, creates local/remote/dynamic port forwarding tunnels & more' and is a SSH Client in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Core Tunnel for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Core Tunnel alternative is PuTTY, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Core Tunnel are Windows Terminal, MobaXterm, KiTTY and Bitvise SSH Client.

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Core Tunnel alternatives page was last updated Mar 11, 2025
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  1. PuTTY icon

    PuTTY

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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.

    114 PuTTY alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    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 Core Tunnel

     

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

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

    • PuTTY is Free and Open SourceCore Tunnel is Freemium and Proprietary
    • PuTTY is LightweightCore Tunnel is not according to our users
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    Windows Terminal

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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...

    100 Windows Terminal alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    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 Core Tunnel

     
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    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.

    111 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 Core Tunnel

     
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    KiTTY

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

    93 KiTTY alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    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 Core Tunnel

     
  6. Bitvise SSH Client icon

    Bitvise SSH Client

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    SSH client for file transfer, terminal and tunneling.

    61 Bitvise SSH Client alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Bitvise SSH Client screenshot 1

    Bitvise SSH Client Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Support for SFTP
    3.  SSH
    4.  Port Forwarding
    5.  Terminal-based

    Bitvise SSH Client VS Core Tunnel

     
  7. JuiceSSH icon

    JuiceSSH

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    The all in one terminal client for Android including SSH, Local Shell, Mosh and Telnet support.

    104 JuiceSSH alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • mosh
    • OpenSSH
    JuiceSSH screenshot 1
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    JuiceSSH Features

    1.  Host management
    2.  SSH
    3.  Telnet client
    4.  SSH Tunnel

    JuiceSSH VS Core Tunnel

     

    • JuiceSSH is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Core Tunnel.

    • JuiceSSH is Free and ProprietaryCore Tunnel is Freemium and Proprietary
  9. Royal TSX icon

    Royal TSX

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    Royal TS provides easy and secure access to your remote systems

    Unlock the power to remotely manage your systems on multiple platforms!

    Royal TS is the perfect tool for server admins, system engineers, developers and IT focused information workers who constantly need to access.

    128 Royal TSX alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    RDP Connections

    Royal TSX Features

    1.  SSH
    2.  RDP
    3.  Tabbed interface
    4.  Multiple Account support
    5.  Password Sharing
    6.  Clientless Remote Connection
    7.  Explorer-like

    Royal TSX VS Core Tunnel

     

    • Royal TSX is the most popular Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to Core Tunnel.

    • Royal TSX is Freemium and ProprietaryCore Tunnel is also Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Termix icon

    Termix

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    A modern SSH client and terminal offering an unrivaled SSH and SFTP experience that enhances your productivity without compromising your privacy.

    54 Termix alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Termix screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  SSH
    6.  Split-screen view
    7.  Support for SFTP
    8.  Built-in code editor
    9.  Serverless
    10.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    11.  Sync with iCloud
    12.  Built-in File Manager

    Termix VS Core Tunnel

     
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    Shellngn

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    Shellngn is a cloud based SSH client with SFTP and Telnet support. Manage your servers anywhere you are, with a professional and feature-rich SSH and SFTP Client.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Shellngn screenshot 1

    Shellngn Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Telnet client
    3.  Support for SFTP
    4.  SSH

    Shellngn VS Core Tunnel

     

    • Shellngn is the most popular Web-based alternative to Core Tunnel.

    • Shellngn is Freemium and ProprietaryCore Tunnel is also Freemium and Proprietary
  12. PuTTY Tray icon

    PuTTY Tray

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    PuTTY Tray is an improved version of PuTTY. It features a number of addons to make it more useful and much more fun to use.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    PuTTY Tray screenshot 1

    PuTTY Tray Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  SSH
    3.  Transparency

    PuTTY Tray VS Core Tunnel

     
  13. Codinn SSH Proxy icon

    Codinn SSH Proxy

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    SSH Proxy can help you turn any remote SSH server into a SOCKS v5 proxy, intuitive and easy to use.

    28 Codinn SSH Proxy alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Codinn SSH Proxy screenshot 1

    Codinn SSH Proxy Features

    1.  SSH Tunnel
    2.  SSH

    Codinn SSH Proxy VS Core Tunnel

     

    • Codinn SSH Proxy is the most popular commercial alternative to Core Tunnel.

    • Codinn SSH Proxy is Paid and ProprietaryCore Tunnel is Freemium and Proprietary
  14. SSH Tunnel NG icon

    SSH Tunnel NG

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    A user-friendly, fast, reliable, and cross-platform SSH tunnel manager.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    SSH Tunnel NG screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  SSH
    3.  Multiplatform
    4.  SSH Tunnel

    SSH Tunnel NG VS Core Tunnel

     
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