ExtraPuTTY vs MTPuTTY (Multi-Tabbed PuTTY)

ExtraPuTTY — ExtraPuTTY is an enhanced version of PuTTY, the popular open-source SSH and telnet client. It adds additional features like tabbed sessions, saved sessions, session logging, and more configuration opt

MTPuTTY (Multi-Tabbed PuTTY) — MTPuTTY is a free and open source SSH and telnet client for Windows, which adds tabbed interface support to the standard PuTTY application. It allows multiple sessions in a single window.

ExtraPuTTY offers Tabbed interface, Automatic session saving and loading, Session logging, Additional SSH configuration options, Additional visual customization options, while MTPuTTY (Multi-Tabbed PuTTY) provides Tabbed interface for managing multiple PuTTY sessions, Supports SSH, Telnet, rlogin, and raw socket connections, Saves session configurations for easy access, Supports port forwarding, X11 forwarding, and SSH tunneling, Includes terminal emulator with scrollback buffer.

ExtraPuTTY stands out for More convenient tabbed interface, Saves time by automatically saving/loading sessions, Logging helps with auditing and troubleshooting; MTPuTTY (Multi-Tabbed PuTTY) is known for Tabbed interface improves workflow, Lightweight and fast compared to alternatives, Open source and free to use.

Feature	ExtraPuTTY	MTPuTTY (Multi-Tabbed PuTTY)
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Network & Admin	Network & Admin
Pricing	Open Source	Open Source

Product Overview

ExtraPuTTY

Description: ExtraPuTTY is an enhanced version of PuTTY, the popular open-source SSH and telnet client. It adds additional features like tabbed sessions, saved sessions, session logging, and more configuration options.

MTPuTTY (Multi-Tabbed PuTTY)

Description: MTPuTTY is a free and open source SSH and telnet client for Windows, which adds tabbed interface support to the standard PuTTY application. It allows multiple sessions in a single window.

Key Features Comparison

ExtraPuTTY Features

• Tabbed interface
• Automatic session saving and loading
• Session logging
• Additional SSH configuration options
• Additional visual customization options

MTPuTTY (Multi-Tabbed PuTTY) Features

• Tabbed interface for managing multiple PuTTY sessions
• Supports SSH, Telnet, rlogin, and raw socket connections
• Saves session configurations for easy access
• Supports port forwarding, X11 forwarding, and SSH tunneling
• Includes terminal emulator with scrollback buffer
• Supports automatic log writing for session output
• Includes command line and .NET APIs for automation

Pros & Cons Analysis

ExtraPuTTY

Pros

• More convenient tabbed interface
• Saves time by automatically saving/loading sessions
• Logging helps with auditing and troubleshooting
• More SSH configurability than standard PuTTY
• More ways to customize the look and feel

Cons

• Not officially supported or updated as frequently as main PuTTY
• Some more advanced SSH features still missing
• Can be confusing for those used to standard PuTTY
• Logging can have security implications if not managed properly

MTPuTTY (Multi-Tabbed PuTTY)

Pros

• Tabbed interface improves workflow
• Lightweight and fast compared to alternatives
• Open source and free to use
• Familiar interface for PuTTY users
• Stable and actively developed

Cons

• Lacks some features of more full-featured clients
• No native support for SFTP or other protocols
• Minimalist interface not as polished as alternatives
• Limited to Windows platform only

Pricing Comparison

ExtraPuTTY

• Open Source

MTPuTTY (Multi-Tabbed PuTTY)

• Open Source