FireSSH vs PuTTY

Struggling to choose between FireSSH and PuTTY? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

FireSSH is a Network & Admin solution with tags like ssh, firefox, browser, terminal.

It boasts features such as Integrated SSH client within Firefox browser, Supports SSH, SCP, and SFTP protocols, Terminal interface for executing commands on remote server, Tunnels SSH connections over HTTPS for added security, Tabbed interface for managing multiple SSH connections, Automatic handling of SSH keys, Port forwarding support, Scripting and automation capabilities and pros including Convenient to access SSH within browser, Leverages Firefox security features, No need to install separate SSH client, Tabbed interface improves workflow, HTTPS tunneling provides encryption, Powerful automation features.

On the other hand, PuTTY is a Network & Admin product tagged with terminal-emulator, ssh-client, remote-access, command-line.

Its standout features include SSH client, Telnet client, Rlogin client, Raw socket connection, Serial port connection, Basic file transfer (SCP and SFTP), Proxying for tunneling connections through HTTP proxies, Local terminal emulator (with VT100 and VT52 emulation), Configurable keyboard shortcuts, Session logging, and it shines with pros like Free and open source, Lightweight and fast, Supports multiple network protocols, Available for Windows, with unofficial ports for other platforms, Highly configurable with many options, Actively developed and maintained.

Feature	FireSSH	PuTTY
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Network & Admin	Network & Admin

Product Overview

FireSSH

Description: FireSSH is an SSH client that runs as a Firefox add-on, allowing you to access SSH servers directly from within the Firefox browser. It provides a terminal interface and tunnels SSH over HTTPS for added security.

PuTTY

Description: 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.

Key Features Comparison

FireSSH Features

• Integrated SSH client within Firefox browser
• Supports SSH, SCP, and SFTP protocols
• Terminal interface for executing commands on remote server
• Tunnels SSH connections over HTTPS for added security
• Tabbed interface for managing multiple SSH connections
• Automatic handling of SSH keys
• Port forwarding support
• Scripting and automation capabilities

PuTTY Features

• SSH client
• Telnet client
• Rlogin client
• Raw socket connection
• Serial port connection
• Basic file transfer (SCP and SFTP)
• Proxying for tunneling connections through HTTP proxies
• Local terminal emulator (with VT100 and VT52 emulation)
• Configurable keyboard shortcuts
• Session logging

Pros & Cons Analysis

FireSSH

Pros

• Convenient to access SSH within browser
• Leverages Firefox security features
• No need to install separate SSH client
• Tabbed interface improves workflow
• HTTPS tunneling provides encryption
• Powerful automation features

Cons

• Limited to Firefox browser only
• Fewer features than standalone SSH clients
• Dependent on Firefox version support
• Can consume more memory than standalone app
• HTTPS tunneling may impact performance

PuTTY

Pros

• Free and open source
• Lightweight and fast
• Supports multiple network protocols
• Available for Windows, with unofficial ports for other platforms
• Highly configurable with many options
• Actively developed and maintained

Cons

• Official builds only for Windows
• Limited file transfer capabilities compared to FTP/SFTP clients
• Minimalist interface lacks some conveniences of other SSH clients
• Lacks advanced SSH features like agent forwarding or port tunneling
• No official support offered

Pricing Comparison

FireSSH

• Free

PuTTY

• Free
• Open Source