OpenSSH Alternatives

OpenSSH is described as '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' and is a very popular SSH Client in the network & admin category. There are more than 50 alternatives to OpenSSH for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best OpenSSH alternative is PuTTY, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OpenSSH are KiTTY, ConnectBot, WindTerm and Xshell.

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  1. OpenSSH for Windows is a minimal installation of the Cygwin port of OpenSSH and related utilities to provide SSH and SCP services on the Windows platform.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. Dropbear is a relatively small SSH 2 server and client. It runs on a variety of POSIX-based platforms. Features: A small memory footprint suitable for memory-constrained environments - Dropbear can compile to a 110kB statically linked binary with uClibc on x86 (only minimal...

    6 Dropbear SSH Server and Client alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
     
  3. Tera Term icon
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    Tera Term (Pro) is a free software terminal emulator (communication program) for MS-Windows. It supports VT100 emulation, telnet connection, serial port connection, and so on.

    42 Tera Term alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. vshell icon
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    Whether you need file transfer or a wider range of remote access services, it takes reliable, configurable network access software to master evolving security threats and a rapidly changing business environment.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Core Shell icon
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    Core Shell is a full-featured terminal with built-in OpenSSH support, focused on managing and login to hosts efficiently.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. Enterprises and government organizations around the world use Tectia SSH Client/Server to secure their most critical IT processes including ad hoc and automated file transfers as well as remote systems administration.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. WinSSHD is our SSH server for all Windows NT-series operating systems. Supported platforms include Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 2008, and 7. Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows are supported. Even Windows NT4 is still supported by WinSSHD 4.

    19 Bitvise SSH Server (WinSSHD) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Eternal Terminal is a remote shell that automatically reconnects without interrupting the session.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Homebrew
     
  9. Termix icon
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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.

    56 Termix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  10. The fastest, most robust secure SSH Server for Windows - Designed and developed for the most demanding industrial and commercial applications.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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