PuTTY vs OpenSSH : Which is Better?

PuTTY

PuTTY is a free SSH client.

License: Open Source

Categories: Network & Admin OS & Utilities

Apps available for Windows Linux BSD PortableApps.com

OpenSSH

OpenSSH is the premier connectivity tool for remote login with the SSH protocol. It encrypts all traffic to eliminate eavesdropping, connection hijacking. Developed by Theo de Raadt

License: Open Source

Categories: File Management Network & Admin Security & Privacy

Apps available for Mac OS X Linux iPhone BSD iPad

PuTTY VS OpenSSH Feature comparision

Feature	PuTTY	OpenSSH
Host management
Session management
SSH
Xterm emulation
Built-in SSH client
Configurable
Download Accelerators
Lightweight
Support for SFTP
Tabbed interface
Telnet client
Terminal emulator
Encryption
File transfer
Jailbreak required
Bundled with macOS
Networking
Portable
Ssh tunnel
Auto-saving
RDP sessions in a tab
Stability
Clientless Remote Connection
Explorer-like
Command line interface
GNU/linux-libre
Customizable
Background transparency
Command line
Scripting support
Auto Highlighting
BBS Support
Customizable interface per session
Macros
Split-screen view
Group connections
Support for Multiple protocols
Password management