Superputty vs Bitvise SSH Client

Struggling to choose between Superputty and Bitvise SSH Client? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Superputty is a Network & Admin solution with tags like terminal-emulator, ssh-client, windows, putty.

It boasts features such as Manages multiple PuTTY sessions in tabs, Saves PuTTY sessions directly to Windows registry, Supports SSH, Telnet, Rlogin, and raw socket connections, Configurable window layouts and appearance, Clipboard synchronization between tabs, Proxy support, Portable version available and pros including Consolidates multiple PuTTY windows, Easy access to saved sessions, Customizable interface, Lightweight and fast, Active development and community support.

On the other hand, Bitvise SSH Client is a Network & Admin product tagged with ssh, sftp, encryption, port-forwarding, key-management, automation.

Its standout features include Secure shell (SSH) protocol support (SSH-1 and SSH-2), Secure file transfer protocol (SFTP) support, Secure copy protocol (SCP) support, Public key authentication, Port forwarding, Scripting and automation, and it shines with pros like Supports latest SSH protocols and encryption algorithms, Easy to use graphical user interface, Can automate tasks using scripts, Integrates with Windows (shell extensions, credential manager, etc).

Feature	Superputty	Bitvise SSH Client
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Primary Category	Network & Admin	Network & Admin

Product Overview

Superputty

Description: Superputty is an open-source terminal emulator and SSH client for Windows that enhances the functionality of the popular PuTTY application. It allows managing multiple PuTTY sessions and tabs in one window and saves sessions directly to the registry for easy access.

Bitvise SSH Client

Description: Bitvise SSH Client is a secure SSH and SFTP client for Windows. It supports SSH protocols 1 and 2, SFTP, SCP, encryption, port forwarding, key management, and scripting and automation.

Key Features Comparison

Superputty Features

• Manages multiple PuTTY sessions in tabs
• Saves PuTTY sessions directly to Windows registry
• Supports SSH, Telnet, Rlogin, and raw socket connections
• Configurable window layouts and appearance
• Clipboard synchronization between tabs
• Proxy support
• Portable version available

Bitvise SSH Client Features

• Secure shell (SSH) protocol support (SSH-1 and SSH-2)
• Secure file transfer protocol (SFTP) support
• Secure copy protocol (SCP) support
• Public key authentication
• Port forwarding
• Scripting and automation

Pros & Cons Analysis

Superputty

Pros

• Consolidates multiple PuTTY windows
• Easy access to saved sessions
• Customizable interface
• Lightweight and fast
• Active development and community support

Cons

• Lacks some PuTTY features like 3D-FX support
• No native macOS or Linux version
• Can be overwhelming for basic SSH needs

Bitvise SSH Client

Pros

• Supports latest SSH protocols and encryption algorithms
• Easy to use graphical user interface
• Can automate tasks using scripts
• Integrates with Windows (shell extensions, credential manager, etc)

Cons

• No support for SSH agent
• Limited number of supported ciphers compared to OpenSSH
• No native SOCKS proxy support

Pricing Comparison

Superputty

• Open Source
• Free

Bitvise SSH Client

• Free
• One-time Purchase