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Compare PuTTY and XShell 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (58.3% 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 PuTTYXShell
Star Rating
(12)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.3% 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 excels in its command-line interface, receiving a score of 9.0, which reviewers mention makes it a preferred choice for users who rely heavily on terminal commands.
- Reviewers mention that XShell offers superior ease of use with a score of 9.0, highlighting its intuitive interface and user-friendly features that make it accessible for beginners.
- G2 users note that PuTTY has a strong Linux support rating of 9.0, making it a go-to option for users in Linux environments, while XShell's support is less emphasized in this area.
- Users on G2 report that XShell shines in logging capabilities with a score of 8.5, allowing for detailed session logs, which is a critical feature for users needing to track their activities.
- Reviewers mention that PuTTY's resource usage is rated at 8.6, indicating it is lightweight and efficient, which is particularly beneficial for users on older hardware or those who prioritize performance.
- Users say that XShell's security features, including a score of 8.8 for Secure Sockets Layer encryption, provide peace of mind for users handling sensitive data, making it a strong contender for security-conscious organizations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
PuTTY
No pricing availableXShell
No pricing availableFree Trial
PuTTY
No trial information availableXShell
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
322
9.0
5
Ease of Use
8.9
322
9.0
5
Ease of Setup
9.3
84
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.2
80
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.0
233
Not enough data
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
61
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
316
Not enough data
Features by Category
Performance
8.1
128
Not enough data
8.6
154
Not enough data
8.3
159
Not enough data
Operating System
9.0
142
Not enough data
9.0
152
Not enough data
8.2
99
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
User Interface
8.4
158
Not enough data
7.8
148
Not enough data
8.5
153
Not enough data
9.0
155
Not enough data
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 XShell are categorized as Terminal Emulator
Unique Categories
PuTTY has no unique categories
XShell has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
PuTTY
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
XShell
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%
Telecommunications
33.3%
Information Technology and Services
16.7%
Computer Software
16.7%
Computer Networking
8.3%
Computer & Network Security
8.3%
Other
16.7%
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
XShell has no discussions with answers
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