PuTTY vs SecureCRT

Struggling to choose between PuTTY and SecureCRT? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

PuTTY is a Network & Admin solution with tags like terminal-emulator, ssh-client, remote-access, command-line.

It boasts features such as 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 and pros including Free and open source, Lightweight and fast, Supports multiple network protocols, Available for Windows, with unofficial ports for other platforms, Highly configurable with many options, Actively developed and maintained.

On the other hand, SecureCRT is a Security & Privacy product tagged with terminal-emulator, ssh, telnet, rlogin, secure-remote-access.

Its standout features include SSH, Telnet and serial port terminal emulation, SFTP and SCP file transfer, Data tunneling, Scripting and automation, Tabbed interface, Customizable user interface, Session management, Port forwarding, Public key authentication, AES and 3DES encryption, and it shines with pros like Very secure remote access, Powerful automation capabilities, Supports many protocols and encryption standards, Highly customizable and extensible.

Feature	PuTTY	SecureCRT
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Primary Category	Network & Admin	Security & Privacy

Product Overview

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.

SecureCRT

Description: SecureCRT is a terminal emulator program for Windows that provides secure remote access, file transfer, and data tunneling. It supports SSH, Telnet, rlogin, and serial connections.

Key Features Comparison

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

SecureCRT Features

• SSH, Telnet and serial port terminal emulation
• SFTP and SCP file transfer
• Data tunneling
• Scripting and automation
• Tabbed interface
• Customizable user interface
• Session management
• Port forwarding
• Public key authentication
• AES and 3DES encryption

Pros & Cons Analysis

PuTTY

Pros

• Free and open source
• Lightweight and fast
• Supports multiple network protocols
• Available for Windows, with unofficial ports for other platforms
• Highly configurable with many options
• Actively developed and maintained

Cons

• Official builds only for Windows
• Limited file transfer capabilities compared to FTP/SFTP clients
• Minimalist interface lacks some conveniences of other SSH clients
• Lacks advanced SSH features like agent forwarding or port tunneling
• No official support offered

SecureCRT

Pros

• Very secure remote access
• Powerful automation capabilities
• Supports many protocols and encryption standards
• Highly customizable and extensible

Cons

• Expensive licensing model
• Steep learning curve for advanced features
• Overkill for basic terminal access needs

Pricing Comparison

PuTTY

• Free
• Open Source

SecureCRT

• Subscription-Based