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Compare PuTTY and SecureCRT 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (62.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
PuTTY
Star Rating
(349)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PuTTYSecureCRT
Star Rating
(54)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (62.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that PuTTY has a solid performance with a G2 rating of 8.6 for resource usage, while SecureCRT excels with a rating of 9.1, indicating that it is more efficient in handling system resources.
- Reviewers mention that SecureCRT's logging feature stands out with a score of 9.7, providing advanced logging capabilities that many users find essential for tracking sessions, whereas PuTTY's logging is rated at 8.5, which some users feel is less comprehensive.
- G2 users highlight that SecureCRT offers superior customization options with a score of 9.3, allowing users to tailor their interface extensively, while PuTTY's customization is rated lower at 7.8, leading some users to feel limited in their personalization choices.
- Users on G2 note that SecureCRT's command-line interface is highly rated at 9.8, making it more user-friendly for those who rely on command-line operations, compared to PuTTY's score of 9.0, which, while still good, does not match the level of SecureCRT.
- Reviewers say that SecureCRT's support for Windows is exceptional, with a score of 9.9, making it a preferred choice for Windows users, while PuTTY's Windows support is rated at 9.0, which is still strong but not as robust.
- Users report that SecureCRT's quality of support is rated at 9.2, with many praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, while PuTTY's support is rated lower at 8.0, leading some users to express frustration with the level of assistance available.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
PuTTY
No pricing availableSecureCRT
No pricing availableFree Trial
PuTTY
No trial information availableSecureCRT
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
323
9.4
52
Ease of Use
8.9
323
9.4
52
Ease of Setup
9.3
85
9.7
11
Ease of Admin
9.2
81
9.8
9
Quality of Support
8.0
234
9.2
39
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
62
9.0
8
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
317
8.8
50
Features by Category
Performance
8.1
128
9.0
23
8.6
154
9.1
39
8.3
159
9.1
45
Operating System
9.0
142
8.8
20
9.0
153
9.9
41
8.2
99
8.8
24
8.6
23
Not enough data
User Interface
8.4
158
9.4
42
7.8
148
9.3
38
8.5
153
9.8
40
9.0
156
9.8
43
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 SecureCRT are categorized as Terminal Emulator
Unique Categories
PuTTY has no unique categories
SecureCRT has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
PuTTY
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SecureCRT
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
33.3%
Computer Software
15.0%
Telecommunications
6.5%
Computer Networking
4.1%
Computer & Network Security
4.1%
Other
36.9%
Computer Networking
24.5%
Telecommunications
18.9%
Information Technology and Services
18.9%
Internet
13.2%
Insurance
5.7%
Other
18.9%
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
SecureCRT has no discussions with answers
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