KiTTY

Free plan Windows

What KiTTY is

KiTTY is a free telnet and SSH client for Windows, and a fork of PuTTY version 0.76. It supports port forwarding and basic session management, with tools for filtering and launching sessions, carrying the client between systems, and adding shortcuts for predefined commands. Automation options include automatic logon scripts, passwords and commands, plus running a locally saved script in a remote session. Its interface can show session icons, move windows to the tray, use transparency or roll-up, and keep a window always visible. Controls include protection against accidental keyboard input and a way to open a duplicate session quickly. KiTTY lists integrations with the Internet Explorer SSH handler, pscp.exe, WinSCP, Cygwin and cmd.exe. Other features include automatic saving, binary compression, clipboard printing, file association and extra command-line options. A light chat server and text editor are included. The project says KiTTY is designed only for Microsoft Windows. It is free, with a listed price of $0.

Who it suits

KiTTY suits Windows users who need SSH or Telnet connections, port forwarding and session tools. Its automation features may also suit users who run repeatable commands or scripts in remote sessions.

What it does well

Free plan, listed as free
Supports SSH and Telnet
Includes port forwarding
Supports scripts, automatic passwords and commands
Includes integrations with pscp.exe and WinSCP

What to know first

Designed only for Microsoft Windows
Session management is basic

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
KiTTY	Free telnet/SSH client for Windows	Free

As 9bis.net lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Visit https://www.9bis.net/kitty/.
Download KiTTY from its main CDN, Fosshub.
Run KiTTY on Microsoft Windows.
Use the official website for documentation.

Verdict

KiTTY combines SSH and Telnet access with port forwarding, session controls and automation features at no charge. Its Windows-only design and basic session management are important limits for prospective users.

Questions

Does KiTTY cost anything?

KiTTY is free, with a listed price of $0.

Which platforms does KiTTY support?

It is designed only for Microsoft Windows.

Which protocols does it support?

KiTTY supports SSH and Telnet.

Does it include port forwarding?

Yes. Port forwarding is included.

What integrations are listed?

The project lists the Internet Explorer SSH handler, pscp.exe, WinSCP, Cygwin, and cmd.exe integrations.

Where can I get documentation?

The repository directs users to the official website for KiTTY documentation.

Facts from KiTTY's own pages

Automation: It supports automatic logon scripts, automatic passwords and commands, and running a locally saved script on a remote session. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Build: The project provides instructions for compiling KiTTY in an MSYS and MinGW32 environment. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Downloads: The project says KiTTY is available from its main CDN, Fosshub. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Included tools: The project says a light chat server and a text editor are integrated into KiTTY. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Integrations: The project lists Internet Explorer SSH handler integration, pscp.exe and WinSCP integration, and Cygwin and cmd.exe integration. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Interface: Graphical features include session icons, sending windows to the tray, transparency, roll-up, and an always-visible option. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Other features: It lists automatic saving, binary compression, clipboard printing, file association, and additional command-line options. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Platform limit: The project states KiTTY is designed only for Microsoft Windows. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Product: KiTTY is a free telnet and SSH client for Windows and a fork of PuTTY version 0.76. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Session controls: It includes protection against accidental keyboard input and quick start of a duplicate session. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Sessions: Features include session filtering, portability, a session launcher, and shortcuts for predefined commands. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Support documentation: The repository directs users to the official website for KiTTY documentation. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026

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