Xshell vs OpenSSH : Which is Better?

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Xshell

Xshell is a powerful terminal emulator that supports SSH, SFTP, TELNET, RLOGIN and SERIAL.

License: Free Personal

Categories: Network & Admin

Apps available for Windows

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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

Apps available for Mac OS X Linux iPhone BSD iPad

Xshell VS OpenSSH Feature comparision

Feature Xshell OpenSSH
Support for SFTP
SSH
Command line interface
Customizable interface per session
Macros
Session management
Split-screen view
Tabbed interface
Built-in SSH client
Telnet client
Host management
Encryption
File transfer
Jailbreak required
Bundled with macOS
X server
Configurable
Function Key Shortcuts
Support for Multiple Monitors
Plugins
RDP Functionality
Portable
Ssh tunnel
Auto-saving
GPU Support
Lightweight
No input delay
Terminal emulator
RDP sessions in a tab
Stability
Clientless Remote Connection
Explorer-like
Customizable
Background transparency
Command line
Active Directory integration
Centralized credentials
File management
Mosh client
Debian package
FLOSS
Integrates with Putty configuration
Secure Copy (SCP)
Networking
GNU/linux-libre
Scripting support
Auto Highlighting
BBS Support
Group connections
Support for Multiple protocols
Password management
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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