Bitvise SSH Client Alternatives for Linux

Bitvise SSH Client is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is PuTTY, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Bitvise SSH Client and 15 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Bitvise SSH Client are Tabby Terminal, Termius, Hyper and Termora.

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Bitvise SSH Client alternatives page was last updated Apr 25, 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.

    113 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 Bitvise SSH Client

     

    • Most users think PuTTY is a great Bitvise SSH Client alternative.

    • PuTTY is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Bitvise SSH Client.

    • PuTTY is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Bitvise SSH Client.

    • PuTTY is Free and Open SourceBitvise SSH Client is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • PuTTY is LightweightBitvise SSH Client is not according to our users
  2. Tabby Terminal icon

    Tabby Terminal

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    Tabby is an infinitely customizable cross-platform terminal app for local shells, serial, SSH and Telnet connections.

    102 Tabby Terminal alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Tabby Terminal screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  SSH
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Support for SFTP
    4.  Multiple Servers
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Electron based
    7.  Portable
    8.  Serial-port
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Tabbed interface

    Tabby Terminal VS Bitvise SSH Client

     

    • Tabby Terminal is the most popular Mac alternative to Bitvise SSH Client.

    • Tabby Terminal is Free and Open SourceBitvise SSH Client is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Tabby Terminal is CustomizableBitvise SSH Client is not according to our users
  4. 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

    Country of Origin

    • NZ flagNew Zealand

    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 Bitvise SSH Client

     

    • Termius is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Bitvise SSH Client.

    • Termius is Freemium and ProprietaryBitvise SSH Client is Free Personal and Proprietary
  5. Hyper icon

    Hyper

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    Hyper™ is a beautiful and extensible, cross-platform terminal built on open web standards. It provides an elegant command-line experience that is consistent across all supported platforms which includes macOS, Windows and various Linux distributions like Fedora and Debian.

    94 Hyper alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron / Atom Shell
    Splitting terminals

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Clean design
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Electron based
    4.  Split-screen view
    5.  Tiling Panes
    6.  Uses Packages
    7.  Plugin API
    8.  Divisible
    9.  Skinnable

    Hyper VS Bitvise SSH Client

     
  6. Termora icon

    Termora

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    Termora is developed using Kotlin/JVM and partially implements the XTerm protocol (with ongoing improvements). Its ultimate vision is to achieve full platform support (including Android, iOS, and iPadOS) through Kotlin Multiplatform.

    53 Termora alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Homebrew
    Termora screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Portable
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Syntax Highlighting
    8.  SSH
    9.  Gist support
    10.  Port Forwarding
    11.  Support for SFTP
    12.  WebDAV Sync

    Termora VS Bitvise SSH Client

     
  7. SecureCRT icon

    SecureCRT

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    SecureCRT 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.

    58 SecureCRT alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    SecureCRT Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  SSH
    3.  Auto-login

    SecureCRT VS Bitvise SSH Client

     

    • SecureCRT is the most popular commercial alternative to Bitvise SSH Client.

    • SecureCRT is Paid and ProprietaryBitvise SSH Client is Free Personal and Proprietary
  9. Muon SSH/SFTP client icon

    Muon SSH/SFTP client

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    Graphical SFTP client and terminal emulator with helpful utilities.

    29 Muon SSH/SFTP client alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    SFTP client
    Discontinued

    The latest version (1.0.4) is from February 2020.

    Muon SSH/SFTP client Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  Support for SFTP
    3.  Java based
    4.  SSH
    5.  Secure Copy (SCP)

    Muon SSH/SFTP client VS Bitvise SSH Client

     
  10. PAC Manager icon

    PAC Manager

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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.

    52 PAC Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    PAC Manager screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project seems to be no longer developed. Last version, 4.5.5.7, released in November 2015, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    PAC Manager Features

    1.  Tabbed interface
    2.  VNC Support
    3.  RDP
    4.  Support for Multiple protocols
    5.  Group connections
    6.  Gtk
    7.  SSH

    PAC Manager VS Bitvise SSH Client

     
  11. Shellngn icon

    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 Bitvise SSH Client

     

    • Shellngn is the most popular Web-based alternative to Bitvise SSH Client.

    • Shellngn is Freemium and ProprietaryBitvise SSH Client is Free Personal and Proprietary
  12. FireSSH icon

    FireSSH

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    FireSSH is a free, cross-platform SSH terminal client for Mozilla Firefox. Written entirely in Javascript!

    66 FireSSH alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Waterfox
    • Pale Moon
    • Firefox
    FireSSH screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The extension is not working on Firefox 57 and later. The developer ended support and development of FireSSH. The extension still works on XUL-based Firefox forks like Waterfox icon Waterfox and Pale Moon icon Pale Moon

    FireSSH Features

    1.  Legacy Firefox Addon
    2.  SSH
    3.  Browser-based

    FireSSH VS Bitvise SSH Client

     
  13. Chrome Secure Shell icon

    Chrome Secure Shell

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    Secure Shell is an xterm-compatible terminal emulator and stand-alone ssh client for Chrome. It uses Native-Client to connect directly to ssh servers without the need for external proxies.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    Chrome Secure Shell screenshot 1

    Chrome Secure Shell Features

    1.  Integrates with Putty configuration
    2.  SSH
    3.  Secure Copy (SCP)

    Chrome Secure Shell VS Bitvise SSH Client

     
  14. EasySSH icon

    EasySSH

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    A complete, efficient and easy-to-use manager. Create and edit connections, groups, customize the terminal, with multiple instances of the same connection.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BR flagBrazil

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • elementary OS
    EasySSH screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Flatpak

    EasySSH VS Bitvise SSH Client

     
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