Bitvise SSH Client

About Bitvise SSH Client

Bitvise SSH Client gives Windows users a terminal console, a graphical SFTP file transfer window and SSH tunnelling in one program. Documentation covers port forwarding, X11 forwarding, tunnelling Remote Desktop and VNC, an FTP-to-SFTP bridge and running the client as a service for unattended use.

A portable version is available, and it pairs with Bitvise's own SSH Server for Windows, though it works with any standard SSH server.

Details

Pricing

FreeFree to download and use.

License

Proprietary

Developer

Bitvise

Platforms

Windows

How it runs

Downloadable app

Account

Not required

Best suited for

Windows users who want SSH, SFTP and tunnels in one tool

Categories

Terminals, File transfer

Last verified

September 23, 2026

Added

September 23, 2026

Provenance

Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.

Software that can replace Bitvise SSH Client for an important use case, and what changes if you switch.

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  PuTTY

  The small, stubbornly reliable SSH and Telnet client that has been on every Windows admin’s desktop for twenty-five years.

  FreeOpen sourceWindowsLinuxmacOS

  PuTTY is an open-source MIT-licensed SSH client for Windows with separate PSCP and PSFTP tools instead of a built-in graphical SFTP window.

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  MobaXterm

  A Windows remote-computing toolbox: tabbed SSH, an X11 server, RDP, VNC, FTP and Unix commands in one portable executable.

  FreemiumProprietaryWindows

  MobaXterm adds an X11 server, RDP, VNC and Unix commands to SSH and SFTP, but its free Home Edition caps saved sessions and tunnels.

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  Termius

  A cross-platform SSH client for desktop and mobile that syncs hosts, keys and snippets between devices.

  FreemiumProprietaryWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS

  Termius runs on desktop and mobile platforms and syncs hosts, keys and snippets between devices, relying on the vendor's service and freemium pricing.

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  WindTerm

  A fast SSH, SFTP, telnet, serial and tmux client for Windows, macOS and Linux, free for commercial use.

  FreeProprietaryWindowsmacOSLinux

  WindTerm is a free native SSH, SFTP, telnet and serial client for Windows, macOS and Linux, with only part of its source published.

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  Solar-PuTTY

  A free tabbed SSH, Telnet, SCP and SFTP session manager for Windows, built on PuTTY.

  FreeProprietaryWindows

  Solar-PuTTY is a free, closed-source tabbed Windows session manager built on PuTTY, with saved credentials and graphical SFTP transfer.

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  SecureCRT

  A commercial SSH and Telnet client with session management and scripting for Windows, macOS and Linux.

  PaidProprietaryWindowsmacOSLinux

  SecureCRT runs on Windows, macOS and Linux with extensive session management and scripting, but requires a paid licence after evaluation.

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  Xshell

  A tabbed SSH, Telnet and serial terminal client for Windows from NetSarang.

  PaidProprietaryWindows

  Xshell is a tabbed Windows SSH, Telnet and serial client with triggers and script recording, and it requires a commercial licence.

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  Electerm

  Manage terminal and remote-file connections in one application.

  FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinux

  Electerm is an open-source MIT-licensed terminal with SSH and SFTP for Windows, macOS and Linux, though features vary by platform.

Bitvise SSH Client as an alternative

Listings that name Bitvise SSH Client as an alternative.

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  KiTTY

  A PuTTY fork for Windows that adds session filtering, automatic login scripts and portability.

  FreeOpen sourceWindows

  Bitvise SSH Client combines a terminal with graphical SFTP and flexible port forwarding on Windows, free to use but closed source.

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  OpenSSH

  The standard SSH client and server suite for encrypted remote login, file copying and tunnelling.

  FreeOpen sourcemacOSLinuxSelf-hostedCommand line

  Bitvise SSH Client is a free, closed-source Windows-only client combining a terminal, graphical SFTP and port forwarding, replacing the command-line OpenSSH client with a graphical tool.

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  SmartFTP

  A Windows client for FTP, FTPS, SFTP, WebDAV, SSH and cloud storage transfers.

  PaidProprietaryWindows

  Bitvise SSH Client is free for Windows and combines a terminal, graphical SFTP and port forwarding, but does not cover FTP, WebDAV or cloud storage.

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  WinSCP

  A Windows file manager for remote servers, covering SFTP, FTP, FTPS, SCP, S3 and WebDAV, with scripting built in.

  FreeOpen sourceWindows

  Bitvise SSH Client is free but closed source on Windows, pairing graphical SFTP with a terminal and port forwarding, without FTP, S3 or WebDAV.

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  Xftp

  A Windows SFTP and FTP client from NetSarang for moving files between local and remote hosts.

  PaidProprietaryWindows

  Bitvise SSH Client is free for Windows and adds a terminal and port forwarding alongside graphical SFTP, but does not handle FTP.

Similar software

Related functionality, not necessarily a direct replacement.

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  Tera Term

  Long-running Windows terminal emulator for SSH, Telnet and serial connections.

  FreeOpen sourceWindows
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  Remote Desktop Manager

  A connection manager that keeps RDP, VNC, SSH and other remote sessions in one workspace.

  FreemiumProprietaryWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS