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PuTTY-CAC vs Xshell: catalog facts
PuTTY-CAC	Xshell
Free Free to download from the project's GitHub releases page.	Paid Commercial software sold by NetSarang.
Windows	Windows
SSH login with smart cards, CAC cards and certificates FIDO key support, including YubiKeys and passkeys	Session manager with shared authentication profiles Triggers, quick commands and script recording
Windows only Interface keeps PuTTY's dated configuration dialogs	Windows only Commercial licence required
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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