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SecureCRT alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave SecureCRT: paid licence with renewals for updates, and traditional, dense interface. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces SecureCRT, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Termius currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1electerm logoelectermOpen sourceYesLinux, macOS, Windows +23 of 355.3
  1. electerm logo

    1. electermTop pick

    Best for: People who want one free client for SSH, SFTP and remote desktop connections

    Open sourceLinux, macOS, Windows, Android, iOS

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from SecureCRT

    Free open-source client with SSH, SFTP, Telnet and serial support.

    Pros

    • SSH, SFTP, Telnet, serial, RDP and VNC in one app
    • Free and open source on desktop and mobile
    • Bookmark sync through gists

    Cons

    • Electron app with high memory use
    • Interface less polished than paid clients
    • Breadth means some features are basic
    Visit electerm Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is electerm a good SecureCRT alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Protocols
    SSH, SFTP, Telnet, serial, RDP, VNC, Spice, FTP
    Checked Oct 25, 2026electerm.html5beta.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Linux, Mac, Windows, Android, iOS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026electerm.html5beta.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best SecureCRT alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Termius logo

Best SecureCRT alternative for most people

Termius

Modern SSH client with synced vaults and team sharing.

Tabby (terminal) logo

Best SecureCRT alternative for a free option

Tabby (terminal)

Free open-source terminal with saved SSH and serial profiles.

MobaXterm logo

Best SecureCRT alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

MobaXterm

Cheaper Windows toolbox with an X server and SFTP browser.

electerm logo

Best SecureCRT alternative for open source

electerm

Free open-source client with SSH, SFTP, Telnet and serial support.

Termius logo

Best SecureCRT alternative for Mac

Termius

Modern SSH client with synced vaults and team sharing.

PuTTY logo

Best SecureCRT alternative for Windows

PuTTY

Free and lightweight for basic SSH and serial work.

Termius logo

Best SecureCRT alternative for Linux

Termius

Modern SSH client with synced vaults and team sharing.

Termius logo

Best SecureCRT alternative for iPhone and Android

Termius

Modern SSH client with synced vaults and team sharing.

Tabby (terminal) logo

Best SecureCRT alternative for working in the browser

Tabby (terminal)

Free open-source terminal with saved SSH and serial profiles.

SecureCRT alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to SecureCRT?

Termius ranks first right now. Modern SSH client with synced vaults and team sharing. MobaXterm and Tabby (terminal) follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to SecureCRT?

Yes. Termius (free plan + paid), MobaXterm (free plan + paid), Tabby (terminal) (open source) and electerm (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to SecureCRT?

Yes: Tabby (terminal), electerm and PuTTY.

Which SecureCRT alternatives work on Linux?

Termius, Tabby (terminal), electerm and PuTTY run on Linux.

Why do people switch from SecureCRT?

The complaints we hear most: paid licence with renewals for updates; traditional, dense interface; more than casual SSH users need.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces SecureCRT, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.