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PuTTY vs SSH Tunnel NG

A side-by-side look at PuTTY and SSH Tunnel NG. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

PuTTY

PuTTY

Network & Admin

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.

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SSH Tunnel NG

SSH Tunnel NG

Security & Privacy

SSH Tunnel NG is a software tool that allows you to create secure SSH tunnels on your local computer. It makes it easy to forward ports, map remote hosts, and proxy network traffic for privacy and security.

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