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PuTTYElecterm
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

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The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…

Windows, Linux, macOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • One small executable that runs without installation
  • A full suite: PSCP and PSFTP for files, Plink for scripts, Pageant as a key agent
  • Supports SSH, SFTP and several other connection protocols.
  • The interface shows its age next to modern terminals
  • There is no Mac port from the project; the Unix build is X11-based
  • Available protocols and integration features vary by platform.
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: MIT
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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