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PuTTY-CAC vs SecureCRT: catalog facts
PuTTY-CAC	SecureCRT
Free Free to download from the project's GitHub releases page.	Paid Commercial licence required after a free evaluation.
Windows	Windows, macOS, Linux
SSH login with smart cards, CAC cards and certificates FIDO key support, including YubiKeys and passkeys	Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux Regular-expression keyword highlighting
Windows only Interface keeps PuTTY's dated configuration dialogs	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 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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