AutoPuTTY vs iTivity SSH Manager

Struggling to choose between AutoPuTTY and iTivity SSH Manager? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

AutoPuTTY is a Network & Admin solution with tags like ssh, putty, automation, tabbed-interface, macro-support, session-management.

It boasts features such as Save PuTTY configurations for easy access to SSH servers, Tabbed interface to manage multiple PuTTY sessions, Macro support to automate repetitive tasks, Autolog feature to run scripts on connection, Organized session tree for quick access to saved sessions, Portable version available to run directly from USB and pros including Saves time by eliminating need to reconfigure PuTTY each time, Improves productivity through automation and tabbed interface, Free and open source software.

On the other hand, iTivity SSH Manager is a Network & Admin product tagged with ssh, remote-access, session-management.

Its standout features include Centralized SSH key management, Granular access controls and permissions, Session recording and auditing, Alerts for suspicious activity, AD/LDAP integration, Role-based access control (RBAC), MFA and identity management, Desktop client and web-based UI, and it shines with pros like Improves SSH security and compliance, Increases visibility into SSH activity, Simplifies SSH key management, Enables control over SSH access, Integrates with existing infrastructure, Detailed monitoring and reporting.

Feature	AutoPuTTY	iTivity SSH Manager
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Network & Admin	Network & Admin

Product Overview

AutoPuTTY

Description: AutoPuTTY is a free and open-source software tool for Windows that automates SSH connections and session management in PuTTY. It allows users to save PuTTY configurations for servers and reuse them quickly, with additional features like tabbed interface, autolog scripting, and macro support.

iTivity SSH Manager

Description: iTivity SSH Manager is a secure SSH client that provides centralized control and auditing of SSH keys and sessions. It enables administrators to manage, monitor and record SSH access across an organization.

Key Features Comparison

AutoPuTTY Features

• Save PuTTY configurations for easy access to SSH servers
• Tabbed interface to manage multiple PuTTY sessions
• Macro support to automate repetitive tasks
• Autolog feature to run scripts on connection
• Organized session tree for quick access to saved sessions
• Portable version available to run directly from USB

iTivity SSH Manager Features

• Centralized SSH key management
• Granular access controls and permissions
• Session recording and auditing
• Alerts for suspicious activity
• AD/LDAP integration
• Role-based access control (RBAC)
• MFA and identity management
• Desktop client and web-based UI

Pros & Cons Analysis

AutoPuTTY

Pros

• Saves time by eliminating need to reconfigure PuTTY each time
• Improves productivity through automation and tabbed interface
• Free and open source software

Cons

• Limited to Windows platform
• Less customizable than PuTTY alone
• Steeper learning curve than basic PuTTY

iTivity SSH Manager

Pros

• Improves SSH security and compliance
• Increases visibility into SSH activity
• Simplifies SSH key management
• Enables control over SSH access
• Integrates with existing infrastructure
• Detailed monitoring and reporting

Cons

• Can be complex to setup and manage
• Additional software to install and maintain
• May require changes to SSH workflows
• Limited platform support (Windows/Linux)
• Extra cost compared to open source options

Pricing Comparison

AutoPuTTY

• Free
• Open Source

iTivity SSH Manager

• Subscription-Based