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AbsoluteTelnet vs Solar-PuTTY
Both stand on ssh clients. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial Windows
AbsoluteTelnet offers a broad Windows protocol and terminal toolkit, with scripting and current security options documented for version 14.23. Buyers should choose the license carefully because Lite omits SSH and file transfer.
Visit AbsoluteTelnet Free plan Windows
Visit Solar-PuTTY The facts
| AbsoluteTelnet | Solar-PuTTY | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Lite: $29.95, paid once | Not published |
| Plans published | 2 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | celestialsoftware.net | solarwinds.com |
| On ssh clients | #25 of 33 | #29 of 33 |
AbsoluteTelnet: what it does well
- Supports SSH1, SSH2, Telnet, and SFTP
- Includes tabbed sessions and port forwarding
- Offers scripting through VBScript and its API
- Provides external SSH agent integrations
- 30-day demo includes all features
What to know first
- Windows is the only listed platform
- Lite excludes Secure Shell and file transfer
- No free plan is listed
- Professional costs 49.95 USD once
Solar-PuTTY: what it does well
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