PowerShell Server Alternatives

PowerShell Server is described as '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' and is an app in the file management category. There are nine alternatives to PowerShell Server for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, iPhone, BSD and Cygwin apps. The best PowerShell Server alternative is OpenSSH, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PowerShell Server are Bitvise SSH Server (WinSSHD), Syncplify Server!, FreeSSHd and MobaSSH.

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  1. 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 Windows, Mac, iPhone & Linux alternative to PowerShell Server.

    • OpenSSH is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to PowerShell Server.

    • OpenSSH is Free and Open SourcePowerShell Server is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Bitvise SSH Server (WinSSHD) icon

    Bitvise SSH Server (WinSSHD)

     15 likes

    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
    Bitvise SSH Server (WinSSHD) screenshot 1
     
  4. Syncplify Server! icon

    Syncplify Server!

     9 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • Syncplify Server! is the most popular commercial alternative to PowerShell Server.

    • Syncplify Server! is Paid and ProprietaryPowerShell Server is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Syncplify Server! is LightweightPowerShell Server is not according to our users

  5. FreeSSHd

     6 likes

    freeSSHd, like it's name says, is a free implementation of an SSH server. It provides strong encryption and authentication over insecure networks like Internet. Users can open remote console or even access their remote files thanks to buit-in SFTP server.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    FreeSSHd screenshot 1
     
  6. MobaSSH icon

    MobaSSH

     1 like

    MobaSSH allows you to run commands and transfer files on a remote Windows PC from any operating system (GNU/Linux, Unix, HP-UX, AIX, Windows, etc.) through a fully secured and encrypted network connection.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MobaSSH screenshot 1
     

  7. OpenSSH for Windows

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    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
     
  10. SilverSHielD icon

    SilverSHielD

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    SilverSHielD is a free, feature-rich, award-winning SSH (SSH2) and SFTP server for Windows. Below you can read some of its features:

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    SilverSHielD screenshot 1
     
  11. SFTP/SCP Server icon

    SFTP/SCP Server

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    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
     
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