IT & cloud
PuTTY is a compact terminal client for connecting to remote machines through SSH and other text protocols. It includes SSH sessions, telnet connections, and saved connection settings.
Administrators who need a direct terminal connection to remote hosts
Telnet does not provide SSH-style transport encryption. Server access, accounts, and keys must be configured separately.
Editorial assessment based on the provider’s published information. Our method
The application is distributed under MIT. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Telnet does not provide SSH-style transport encryption.
MIT; Telnet does not provide SSH-style transport encryption.
The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. Telnet does not provide SSH-style transport encryption.
Brings SSH sessions and telnet connections into the same workflow.
Save the host configuration, verify its SSH identity, and connect with the account needed for the task before running commands on the remote system.
Telnet does not provide SSH-style transport encryption.
Server access, accounts, and keys must be configured separately.
PuTTY fits administrators who need a direct terminal connection to remote hosts. Save the host configuration, verify its SSH identity, and connect with the account needed for the task before running commands on the remote system.
Telnet does not provide SSH-style transport encryption. Server access, accounts, and keys must be configured separately. Start with a small setup and verify credentials, network access, and recovery steps before expanding its role.
The application is distributed under MIT. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Telnet does not provide SSH-style transport encryption.
Yes. PuTTY includes SSH sessions. Save the host configuration, verify its SSH identity, and connect with the account needed for the task before running commands on the remote system.
Telnet does not provide SSH-style transport encryption.
Use the provider link on this page. Billing period, location, team size, promotions, taxes, and optional extras may affect the amount you pay.
Choose tools for the same task, then compare their feature limits, platform support, and total cost for your team. The Compare button helps you keep a shortlist.
Yes. New reviews are submitted for moderation. We show published user reviews separately from the editorial overview and never assign a default user rating.
No published user reviews yet.
Apache Guacamole is a remote-access gateway that exposes desktop and terminal sessions through a web browser, connecting to RDP, VNC, and SSH systems without requiring a dedicated remote-client installation on the user's device.
RustDesk is a remote-desktop application for viewing and controlling other computers, with file-transfer tools and the option to run your own connection infrastructure, supporting personal assistance and managed access across several platforms.
MeshCentral is a self-hosted remote-management server that connects agents on computers to browser-based desktop, terminal, and file-management tools, helping administrators organize devices and provide support through a central interface.
Remmina is a Linux remote-desktop client that organizes saved connection profiles and supports protocols such as RDP, VNC, and SSH through plugins, helping users reach different remote systems from a consistent desktop interface.
