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Core Shell vs SecureCRT: catalog facts
Core Shell	SecureCRT
Freemium Free basic version; Premium starts at $14.99.	Paid Commercial licence required after a free evaluation.
macOS, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Full OpenSSH compatibility, including certificates and proxy jump macOS Keychain integration for passphrases	Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux Regular-expression keyword highlighting
macOS 15 or later only Tags, sync and scripting require Premium	Paid licence after the evaluation period Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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