WindTerm AlternativesOnly apps categorised as SSH Clients

The best SSH Client alternative to WindTerm is PuTTY, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to WindTerm and 18 are SSH Clients so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting SSH Client alternatives to WindTerm are Tabby, OpenSSH, Windows Terminal and MobaXterm.

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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
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    • PuTTY is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to WindTerm.

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

    • PuTTY is Free and Open SourceWindTerm is also Free and Open Source
  2. Tabby icon

    Tabby

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

    105 Tabby alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. OpenSSH icon

    OpenSSH

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    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
     

    • OpenSSH is the most popular iPhone alternative to WindTerm.

    • OpenSSH is Free and Open SourceWindTerm is also Free and Open Source
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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...

    102 Windows Terminal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. MobaXterm icon

    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.

    114 MobaXterm alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Very powerfool tool even in free mode

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    • MobaXterm is Freemium and ProprietaryWindTerm is Free and Open Source
    • MobaXterm is CustomizableWindTerm is not according to our users
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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.

    97 KiTTY alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    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.

    56 Termius alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Flathub
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    • Termius is the most popular iPad alternative to WindTerm.

    • Termius is Freemium and ProprietaryWindTerm is Free and Open Source
    • Termius is Security-focusedWindTerm is not according to our users
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    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.

    56 Termora alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Homebrew
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  12. Termix icon

    Termix

     4 likes
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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.

    55 Termix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    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.

    17 EasySSH alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • elementary OS
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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