PuTTY — Remote Access (Open Source)

PuTTY is an open-source Remote Access solution from PuTTY. Compare it against 3 other Remote Access tools on FreeSoftwareX — by features, licensing and price — and request a quote or demo free in 2026.

What is PuTTY?

PuTTY is open source — its source code is publicly available and free to use, modify and self-host, usually with an active community and no licensing fees. It is categorised under Remote Access and published by PuTTY. Buyers typically evaluate PuTTY when they need a dependable Remote Access option and want to weigh the trade-offs between free, open-source and paid tools before committing.

• Category: Remote Access
• Brand: PuTTY
• License: Open Source

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