OpenSSH vs Putty for Mac
A side-by-side look at OpenSSH and Putty for Mac. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
OpenSSH
Security & Privacy
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.
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Putty for Mac
Network & Admin
Putty is a popular SSH and telnet client for Windows. For Mac users, some good alternatives are Termius, Secure Shellfish, and iTerm2. These provide similar connectivity options with added features like multi-tab terminal access, encrypted connection saving, and rich text formatting.
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