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Compare PuTTY and iTerm2 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (40.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
PuTTY
Star Rating
(348)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PuTTYiTerm2
Star Rating
(50)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about iTerm2Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that PuTTY excels in Windows support, with a rating of 9.0, while iTerm2 struggles significantly in this area, scoring only 2.9. This makes PuTTY a preferred choice for users primarily operating in a Windows environment.
- Reviewers mention that iTerm2 shines in Mac support, achieving a high score of 9.8, compared to PuTTY's 8.2. This indicates that iTerm2 is better optimized for Mac users, offering a more seamless experience.
- G2 users highlight the superior user interface of iTerm2, particularly in scrolling and customization, both rated at 9.5, while PuTTY scores lower at 8.4 and 7.8 respectively. This suggests that iTerm2 provides a more user-friendly and visually appealing interface.
- Reviewers say that iTerm2's logging capabilities are impressive, with a score of 9.3, compared to PuTTY's 8.5. This feature is particularly beneficial for users who need to keep detailed records of their terminal sessions.
- Users on G2 report that PuTTY has a strong performance in resource usage, scoring 8.6, while iTerm2 is slightly better at 8.9. However, both products are generally efficient, making them suitable for users concerned about system performance.
- Reviewers mention that iTerm2's plugin support is rated at 9.3, significantly higher than PuTTY's 8.1. This indicates that iTerm2 offers a more robust ecosystem for users looking to enhance their terminal functionality through plugins.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
PuTTY
No pricing availableiTerm2
No pricing availableFree Trial
PuTTY
No trial information availableiTerm2
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
322
9.7
42
Ease of Use
8.9
322
9.3
42
Ease of Setup
9.3
84
9.0
5
Ease of Admin
9.2
80
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.0
233
9.2
19
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
61
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
316
8.6
43
Features by Category
Performance
8.1
128
9.3
27
8.6
154
8.9
34
8.3
159
8.0
34
Operating System
9.0
142
6.3
15
9.0
152
2.9
7
8.2
99
9.8
40
8.6
23
Not enough data
User Interface
8.4
158
9.5
38
7.8
148
9.5
40
8.5
153
9.3
34
9.0
155
9.7
39
Licensing
7.8
22
Not enough data
7.6
21
Not enough data
7.8
24
Not enough data
7.4
22
Not enough data
Security
8.1
24
Not enough data
8.8
23
Not enough data
8.8
26
Not enough data
7.6
22
Not enough data
Functionality
7.7
21
Not enough data
8.5
22
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
PuTTY and iTerm2 are categorized as Terminal Emulator
Unique Categories
PuTTY has no unique categories
iTerm2 has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
PuTTY
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
iTerm2
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
33.4%
Computer Software
15.1%
Telecommunications
6.5%
Computer Networking
4.1%
Computer & Network Security
4.1%
Other
36.7%
Computer Software
36.7%
Information Technology and Services
28.6%
Internet
10.2%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Financial Services
4.1%
Other
16.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
how can i save password for the session in putty
5 Comments
MP
Yes you can save with or without passwordRead more
I am wondering about using putty for a few purposes, can you help?
1 Comment
TA
PuTTY is primarily designed as an SSH client and terminal emulator, so it may not be the ideal tool for your specific requirements with the TS7200 and ESP-32...Read more
Kindly help me in understanding SSH port Forwarding which is in Putty as Tunnel
1 Comment
TA
Certainly! I'll guide you through the process of configuring each type of port forwarding in PuTTY with examples for better understanding. Let's start with...Read more
iTerm2 has no discussions with answers
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