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CoolTerm vs OpenSSH for Windows

A side-by-side look at CoolTerm and OpenSSH for Windows. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

CoolTerm

CoolTerm

Development

CoolTerm is a simple serial port terminal application for macOS, Linux, and Windows. It allows users to connect to serial devices and send/receive data. Useful for debugging hardware or connecting to devices like microcontrollers.

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OpenSSH for Windows

OpenSSH for Windows

Security & Privacy

OpenSSH for Windows is a free SSH client and server for Windows that allows you to securely connect to Linux and Unix servers, transfer files, and run remote commands over an encrypted connection.

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