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.
Alternatives list
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Windows


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SSH Explorer is a new generation SSH Client and Terminal Emulator that makes remote server management look like much more fun than it actually is :) Combined security and ease of use make it suitable for newbies and experts alike.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows


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Putty is one of the Best Terminal Emulators available today. It Supports different types of Network Protocols such as SSH, FTP, SCP, Telnet etc. In Windows it is used as SSH Client to connect to Your Linux server or for some other purpose.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac


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Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Android


Syncplify Server! is an FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and HTTPS server for Windows and Linux by Syncplify, Inc.


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CrushFTP is a robust file transfer server that makes it easy to setup secure connections with your users.


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SSH Tunnel Manager is a macOS application to manage your SSH tunnels. If you don't know what that is, quite honestly, maybe you don't need SSH Tunnel Manager, but if you appreciate the power of connecting together two networks using the SSH protocol, then STM is for you.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
Easily install and configure an SSH 2.0 server that gives you the ability to manage Windows remotely from any SSH client, add an SFTP Server to Windows, and secure local resources for remote access.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows



Free SFTP server for reliable and secure network file transfers. Securely push OS images and firmware and configuration updates, backup configuration files, and transfer files up to 4GB. Features: concurrent transfers, IP filters, service mode.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
MacTerm (was MacTelnet) on OS X is now a complete replacement for Terminal, allowing access to both local and remote applications.



































