Users consistently praise XShell for its user-friendly interface and session management, making it easy to connect to multiple servers efficiently. The software is noted for its reliability and speed, which enhances productivity for network and web developers. However, some users mention limitations in the free version and occasional minor bugs.

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Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

12/21/2022

"Experience with using terminal manager"

2.5/5

What do you like best about XShell?

Its more like using Putty or Terminal manger with more customisable options. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about XShell?

The Pricing structure and more of User interface, UI looks so old school. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is XShell solving and how is that benefiting you?

Its helpful when managing multiple server will multiple credentials and all of them have different security implementation, Its good to manage everything at one place. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

12/21/2022

"Xshell review"

4/5

What do you like best about XShell?

simple, roboust, powerful tool for devs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about XShell?

xshell is not available for Mac which i use personally. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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on Windows i completely replaced putty with xshell. multi tab, dir structure view etc are my favourites Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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