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Putty for Mac vs SQL Database Studio

A side-by-side look at Putty for Mac and SQL Database Studio. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Putty for Mac

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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SQL Database Studio

SQL Database Studio

Development

SQL Database Studio is a free, open source database management software for Windows. It allows you to connect to databases like MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc. to query, create, edit or manage database objects.

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