OpenSSH vs PuTTY

OpenSSH

Description: OpenSSH is a free and open source suite of network connectivity tools for remote login and other secure network services over an unsecured network. It provides secure encrypted communication channels between two devices.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

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.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

OpenSSH Features

• Secure remote login
• Secure file transfer
• Secure port forwarding
• Support for various authentication methods (e.g., password, public key)
• Encryption of network traffic using strong ciphers
• Support for various operating systems (e.g., Linux, macOS, Windows)
• Compatibility with a wide range of network devices and protocols

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

OpenSSH

• Open Source

PuTTY

• Open Source