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Prompt vs SecureCRT
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 iPhoneMac
Prompt provides broad terminal connection support with tabs, Clips, customization, and Apple-platform integration. Its paid model, sync limitation, and post-subscription restrictions should be considered alongside the available trial and protocol coverage.
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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.
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| Prompt | SecureCRT | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Prompt 3 subscription: $9.99 a year | SecureCRT — 1 year of updates: $119, paid once |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | VanDyke Software, Inc. |
| Website | panic.com | vandyke.com |
| On ssh clients | #30 of 35 | #34 of 35 |
Prompt: what it does well
- Supports SSH, Mosh, Telnet, and Eternal Terminal
- Port forwarding and session tabs
- Clips save frequent commands
- Optional GPU acceleration and mouse support
- 7-day trial available
What to know first
- No free plan
- Sync is all-or-nothing
- Secure Enclave keys cannot be exported
- Most features disable after subscription lapses
SecureCRT: 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
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