SecureCRT
by VanDyke Software, Inc.
What SecureCRT is
SecureCRT is a paid client for connecting to systems and transferring files on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It supports SSH1, SSH2, Telnet, Telnet/TLS, serial connections, RDP, SFTP, SCP, FTPS, HTTPS, FTP, HTTP, Xmodem, Ymodem, Zmodem, Kermit, and TFTP. SFTP handles file transfer, port forwarding is available, and workspaces organise sessions. The software is sold per license through two listed options. One costs $119, paid once and includes one year of updates for one license. The other costs $190, paid once and includes three years of updates for one license. There is no free plan. These options differ in their included updates period, while both cover a single license. Users choosing SecureCRT should check that its protocol support, workspace-based session management, port forwarding, and supported desktop platforms fit their connection and transfer needs.
Who it suits
SecureCRT suits users who need many connection and file-transfer protocols in one desktop client. It is relevant across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.
What it does well
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Supports SSH, Telnet, serial, and RDP
- Includes SFTP and port forwarding
- Workspaces organise sessions
- Supports numerous transfer protocols
What to know first
- No free plan
- $119, paid once includes one year updates
- $190, paid once includes three years updates
- Each listed option covers one license
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| SecureCRT — 1 year of updates | w/1 Yr of Updates · 1 license | $119, paid once |
| SecureCRT — 3 years of updates | w/3 Yrs of Updates · 1 license | $190, paid once |
As vandyke.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
SecureCRT offers broad protocol coverage, workspace session management, SFTP, and port forwarding across three desktop platforms. It requires a paid single-license purchase, with the main choice being the updates period.
Where SecureCRT stands on Freedom251
- SSH Clients#34 of 35