Bitvise SSH Client

by Bitvise Limited

Bitvise SSH Client is a free SSH and SFTP client for Windows with a graphical file transfer window, terminal emulation and port forwarding.

Operating system: Windows

Publisher: Bitvise Limited

Release: Bitvise SSH Client 9.66

License: Free

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Bitvise SSH Client is an SSH, SFTP and terminal client for Windows that can seemingly do it all. It is free for all types of use, including in organizations, and the same developer also offers Bitvise SSH Server, which can be tried free for up to 30 days. All desktop and server versions of Windows are supported, in 32-bit or 64-bit, from Windows XP SP3 and Windows Server 2003 all the way up to Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025. File transfers are fast, and connections are protected by modern encryption, with Ed25519, ECDSA and RSA public key authentication and post-quantum key exchange. 

Features:

  • Supports graphical SFTP file transfers with automatic resuming, recursive directory transfers and directory mirroring, plus SFTP drive mapping.
  • Supports tunneling traffic through an integrated proxy for SOCKS4, SOCKS4A, SOCKS5, and HTTP CONNECT, so applications such as Firefox or Internet Explorer can connect through the SSH session.
  • Supports single-click Remote Desktop forwarding, terminal emulation with bvterm, xterm and vt100, and single sign-on with Kerberos 5 and NTLM.
  • Supports command-line clients for unattended or interactive use - sftpc, sexec, stermc, and stnlc - as well as an FTP-to-SFTP bridge and the FlowSshNet .NET library for scripts. 
Bitvise SSH Client handles SFTP file transfers, remote terminal access and secure tunneling in one free Windows program.

In conclusion, keeping remote files and servers accessible and safe matters, and an SSH client with strong built-in encryption is an invaluable asset for that. For transfers, terminals, and tunneling, Bitvise SSH Client covers the needs of both individual users and administrators. It is highly customizable through saved profiles and command-line parameters, which lets people and companies adapt the software to what they need. And it's simple: profiles with stored settings and automatic reconnection make logins quick and make your day more efficient. Combined with the option of the Bitvise SSH Server, this is a product worth looking into. 

Windows XP SP3 or later, 32-bit or 64-bit
Windows Server 2003 or later

PROS
Easy to use with a user-friendly interface.
Supports all significant authentication methods.
Offers high-quality terminal emulation with reconnection capabilities.

CONS
Interface can be confusing for novice users.
Available for Windows only.
The matching SSH Server is a separate paid product.
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