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Dropbear SSH Server and Client vs PuTTY

A side-by-side look at Dropbear SSH Server and Client and PuTTY. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Dropbear SSH Server and Client

Dropbear SSH Server and Client

Security & Privacy

Dropbear is a free, open source SSH server and client for Linux, UNIX and Windows systems. It is compact, lightweight and designed for resource-constrained environments.

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PuTTY

PuTTY

Network & Admin

PuTTY is a popular open-source terminal emulator and SSH client for Windows. Developed by Simon Tatham, PuTTY provides a lightweight and versatile tool for connecting to remote servers using various network protocols, including SSH, Telnet, and Rlogin. It is widely used for secure and convenient command-line access to remote systems.

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