Bitvise SSH Client vs Solar-PuTTY

Struggling to choose between Bitvise SSH Client and Solar-PuTTY? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Bitvise SSH Client is a Network & Admin solution with tags like ssh, sftp, encryption, port-forwarding, key-management, automation.

It boasts features such as Secure shell (SSH) protocol support (SSH-1 and SSH-2), Secure file transfer protocol (SFTP) support, Secure copy protocol (SCP) support, Public key authentication, Port forwarding, Scripting and automation and pros including Supports latest SSH protocols and encryption algorithms, Easy to use graphical user interface, Can automate tasks using scripts, Integrates with Windows (shell extensions, credential manager, etc).

On the other hand, Solar-PuTTY is a Network & Admin product tagged with ssh, telnet, remote-access, open-source.

Its standout features include Open source SSH and telnet client, Based on PuTTY with additional features, Ability to store session data in the cloud, Supports SSH and telnet protocols, Tabbed interface for managing multiple sessions, Automatic session restoration, Customizable keyboard shortcuts, SFTP client and file transfer support, and it shines with pros like Free and open source, Lightweight and fast, Easy to use familiar interface, Stores sessions in the cloud for portability, Supports many network protocols, Active development and community support.

Feature	Bitvise SSH Client	Solar-PuTTY
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Network & Admin	Network & Admin

Product Overview

Bitvise SSH Client

Description: Bitvise SSH Client is a secure SSH and SFTP client for Windows. It supports SSH protocols 1 and 2, SFTP, SCP, encryption, port forwarding, key management, and scripting and automation.

Solar-PuTTY

Description: Solar-PuTTY is an open-source, free SSH and telnet client for Windows operating systems. It is based on the popular PuTTY application but with additional features like the ability to store session data in the cloud.

Key Features Comparison

Bitvise SSH Client Features

• Secure shell (SSH) protocol support (SSH-1 and SSH-2)
• Secure file transfer protocol (SFTP) support
• Secure copy protocol (SCP) support
• Public key authentication
• Port forwarding
• Scripting and automation

Solar-PuTTY Features

• Open source SSH and telnet client
• Based on PuTTY with additional features
• Ability to store session data in the cloud
• Supports SSH and telnet protocols
• Tabbed interface for managing multiple sessions
• Automatic session restoration
• Customizable keyboard shortcuts
• SFTP client and file transfer support

Pros & Cons Analysis

Bitvise SSH Client

Pros

• Supports latest SSH protocols and encryption algorithms
• Easy to use graphical user interface
• Can automate tasks using scripts
• Integrates with Windows (shell extensions, credential manager, etc)

Cons

• No support for SSH agent
• Limited number of supported ciphers compared to OpenSSH
• No native SOCKS proxy support

Solar-PuTTY

Pros

• Free and open source
• Lightweight and fast
• Easy to use familiar interface
• Stores sessions in the cloud for portability
• Supports many network protocols
• Active development and community support

Cons

• Lacks some PuTTY features like local session storage
• No native support for RDP or VNC
• Setup requires account creation
• Cloud storage raises some privacy concerns

Pricing Comparison

Bitvise SSH Client

• Free
• One-time Purchase

Solar-PuTTY

• Free
• Open Source