Side by side
KiTTY vs mRemoteNG
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 plan Windows
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.
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Free plan Windows
mRemoteNG brings many remote connection types into one free Windows application and offers file transfer and connection import/export tools. Note the documented limits around beta SQL storage, older SSH versions and newer proprietary VNC variants.
Visit mRemoteNGThe facts
| KiTTY | mRemoteNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | 9bis.net | mremoteng.org |
| On ssh clients | #10 of 33 | #14 of 33 |
KiTTY: 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
mRemoteNG: what it does well
- Free and open source under GNU GPL v2
- Tabbed interface for remote connections
- Imports connections from files, Active Directory, or port scans
- SFTP and SCP file transfers use an encrypted tunnel
- Supports listed Windows desktop and server versions
What to know first
- SQL connection storage is early beta and not for production
- Older versions below 1.77.2 may have SSH problems
- Proprietary RFB versions 4.0 and newer are unlikely to be supported
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