FireSSH vs Superputty

Struggling to choose between FireSSH and Superputty? 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, Superputty is a Network & Admin product tagged with terminal-emulator, ssh-client, windows, putty.

Its standout features include Manages multiple PuTTY sessions in tabs, Saves PuTTY sessions directly to Windows registry, Supports SSH, Telnet, Rlogin, and raw socket connections, Configurable window layouts and appearance, Clipboard synchronization between tabs, Proxy support, Portable version available, and it shines with pros like Consolidates multiple PuTTY windows, Easy access to saved sessions, Customizable interface, Lightweight and fast, Active development and community support.

Feature	FireSSH	Superputty
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.

Superputty

Description: Superputty is an open-source terminal emulator and SSH client for Windows that enhances the functionality of the popular PuTTY application. It allows managing multiple PuTTY sessions and tabs in one window and saves sessions directly to the registry for easy access.

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

Superputty Features

• Manages multiple PuTTY sessions in tabs
• Saves PuTTY sessions directly to Windows registry
• Supports SSH, Telnet, Rlogin, and raw socket connections
• Configurable window layouts and appearance
• Clipboard synchronization between tabs
• Proxy support
• Portable version available

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

Superputty

Pros

• Consolidates multiple PuTTY windows
• Easy access to saved sessions
• Customizable interface
• Lightweight and fast
• Active development and community support

Cons

• Lacks some PuTTY features like 3D-FX support
• No native macOS or Linux version
• Can be overwhelming for basic SSH needs

Pricing Comparison

FireSSH

• Free

Superputty

• Open Source
• Free