PuTTY
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VisitPuTTY vs Tabby
What both publish
| Fact | PuTTY | Tabby |
|---|---|---|
| File transfer | PSCP and PSFTP provide file transfer, and PSCP uses SFTP when possible, falling back to the older SCP protocol when needed. | Supports SFTP and Zmodem transfers to and from SSH sessions. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| SSH features | PuTTY supports public key authentication and port forwarding, and lets users reconfigure port forwardings during a session. | Includes X11 and port forwarding, jump hosts, and agent forwarding. |
| Supported platforms | Windows and Unix | Windows, Mac, and Linux. |
PuTTY plans
- PuTTYFree
Tabby plans
- Free FOSSFree
Pick PuTTY if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Tabby if…
Tabby suits users who need one terminal app for local shells, serial connections, SSH, or Telnet. Its range of shell options and pane layouts may also suit people who work across multiple sessions.