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PuTTY vs X-Lite

A side-by-side look at PuTTY and X-Lite. 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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X-Lite

X-Lite

Social & Communications

X-Lite is a free softphone application that enables VoIP audio and video calls over the internet. It supports common calling features like call waiting, call transfer, and conference calls. X-Lite is cross-platform and works on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

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