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PuTTY vs Ásbrú Connection Manager
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 LinuxWindows
Visit PuTTY Free plan LinuxWindows
Ásbrú Connection Manager brings session organization and connection automation together in a free graphical tool. Windows users need WSL, while Linux installation guidance covers selected distributions.
Visit Ásbrú Connection ManagerThe facts
| PuTTY | Ásbrú Connection Manager | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Windows | Linux, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | chiark.greenend.org.uk | github.com |
| On ssh clients | #11 of 33 | #15 of 33 |
PuTTY: what it does well
Ásbrú Connection Manager: what it does well
- Free and licensed under GNU GPL version 3.
- Supports SSH, SFTP, RDP, VNC, Telnet and FTP.
- Automation includes scripts, macros and conditional Expect executions.
- Provides tabbed or windowed terminals and clustered connections.
- Integrates with KeePassXC and supports proxy connections.
What to know first
- Windows use is through WSL.
- Newer WSL instructions require Windows 10 Build 19044 or later, or Windows 11.
- Installation instructions list specific Linux distributions.
- Community issues and pull requests are triaged as quickly as possible.
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