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 18 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Bitvise SSH Client are Tabby, Termius, Termora and Hyper.

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Alternatives list

  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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    • 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 icon

    Tabby

     118 likes

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

    106 Tabby alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    • Tabby is Free and Open SourceBitvise SSH Client is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Tabby is Customizable and LightweightBitvise SSH Client is not according to our users
  4. 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
    Termius screenshot 1
     

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

    • Termius is Freemium and ProprietaryBitvise SSH Client is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Termius is Security-focusedBitvise SSH Client is not according to our users
  5. Termora icon

    Termora

     8 likes

    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.

    58 Termora alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Homebrew
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  6. Hyper icon

    Hyper

     82 likes

    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.

    96 Hyper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron / Atom Shell
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  7. 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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  9. SecureCRT icon

    SecureCRT

     34 likes

    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.

    60 SecureCRT alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     

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

    • SecureCRT is Paid and ProprietaryBitvise SSH Client is Free Personal and Proprietary
  11. PAC Manager icon

    PAC Manager

     41 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  12. Shellngn icon

    Shellngn

     3 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    • Shellngn is the most popular Web-based alternative to Bitvise SSH Client.

    • Shellngn is Freemium and ProprietaryBitvise SSH Client is Free Personal and Proprietary
  13. EasySSH icon

    EasySSH

     2 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • elementary OS
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  14. FireSSH icon

    FireSSH

     16 likes

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

    66 FireSSH alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

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