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OpenSSH for Windows vs Solar-PuTTY

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

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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Solar-PuTTY

Solar-PuTTY

Network & Admin

Solar-PuTTY is an open-source, free SSH and telnet client for Windows operating systems. It is based on the popular PuTTY application but with additional features like the ability to store session data in the cloud.

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