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SecureCRT

Commercial SSH and Telnet client for Windows, macOS and Linux, popular with network engineers.

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About SecureCRT

SecureCRT from VanDyke Software is a long-established commercial terminal emulator and SSH client used heavily by network engineers and system administrators. It organises large numbers of sessions in a tree, connects over SSH, Telnet, rlogin and serial, and supports tabs, tiled sessions, a button bar and command window for sending commands to many sessions at once, keyword highlighting and detailed logging. Automation is a strength: scripts in Python or VBScript can drive sessions, which is common for scripting work on routers and switches. It pairs with SecureFX for file transfer. Licences are perpetual per user, with a chosen period of updates and support, and every release can be evaluated free before buying. One licence works across Windows, macOS and Linux. It is overkill for occasional SSH use, and the interface feels traditional next to modern terminals.

Best for: Network engineers who manage many devices and automate sessions with scripts.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Excellent session management for hundreds of hosts
  • Python scripting and send-to-all command window
  • One licence across Windows, macOS and Linux

Why people leave

  • Paid licence with renewals for updates
  • Traditional, dense interface
  • More than casual SSH users need

Top SecureCRT alternatives

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  1. 1Termius logo
    Termius

    Modern SSH client with synced vaults and team sharing.

    66.5
  2. 2MobaXterm logo
    MobaXterm

    Cheaper Windows toolbox with an X server and SFTP browser.

    62.6
  3. 3Tabby (terminal) logo
    Tabby (terminal)

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

    57.2
  4. 4electerm logo
    electerm

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

    55.3
  5. 5PuTTY logo
    PuTTY

    Free and lightweight for basic SSH and serial work.

    49.1

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SecureCRT: common questions

Is SecureCRT free?

No, SecureCRT is a paid product. Licence price: $119 with 1 year of updates (single user) (checked on SecureCRT's own site).

Is SecureCRT open source?

No, SecureCRT is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Tabby (terminal), electerm and PuTTY.

What platforms does SecureCRT run on?

SecureCRT is available for Windows, macOS, Linux and iOS.

What are the best alternatives to SecureCRT?

The highest-ranked SecureCRT alternatives right now are Termius, MobaXterm and Tabby (terminal). See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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