Bitvise SSH Client

9.39 SSH client app for Windows

Sven Sorensen

Review: Secure shell client that supports SFTP, port forwarding and remote administration for Windows computers.

Freeware SSH client software download, reviewed by Sven Sørensen
Speedy SSH client wrapped in a GUI, with an integrated FTP-to-SFTP bridge - Screenshot of Bitvise SSH Client
Clear-cut interface for all user levels - Screenshot of Bitvise SSH Client
Remote control and SSH port forwarding - Screenshot of Bitvise SSH Client
It makes easier the connection through SSH / SFTP - Screenshot of Bitvise SSH Client
Free SSH file transfer for Windows PC, terminal and tunneling - Screenshot of Bitvise SSH Client
File transfer client - Screenshot of Bitvise SSH Client
Remote Desktop - Screenshot of Bitvise SSH Client
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A fast and feature-rich SSH client with support for telnet, FTP, FTPS, secure connections, file transfers and TCP/IP tunneling.

Bitvise is an advanced terminal emulator and SSH client that focuses on security for remote terminal access and secure file transfer.

The client is similar in some ways to other, more widespread applications like PuTTY but includes a number of intermediate features like a FTP-to-SFTP bridge, HTTP/SOCKS proxy forwarding and support for a number of key exchanges and encryption algorithms.

The layout of the application, though containing advanced features, is very easy to navigate with the option to create profiles for frequent connections. Profiles can be setup with different preferences such as terminal emulation, color and layout, automatic re-connection and immediate parallel connection with the SFTP client.

Another feature of Bitvise SSH Client is the inclusion of a remote desktop connection which uses encryption algorithms to Windows PCs. The server host and post should be properly setup combined with authentication with a variety of methods using Kerberos 5, NTLM or Request delegation.

All in all, Bitvise SSH Client is a very capable tool used for accessing remote servers with a variety of protocols supported outside of its core SSH capabilities.

Features of Bitvise SSH Client

  • Advanced features: Port forwarding, remote program execution, remote file transfer.
  • Authentication: Password, public key, Kerberos, GSSAPI.
  • Compression: Zlib, Zlib@openssh.com.
  • Extra Tools: Terminal, remote command execution, file transfer, port forwarding client, remote system information.
  • Key Management: Key generation, import/export of keys, backup/restore of keys.
  • Protocols: SSH2, SFTP, SCP, Tunneling.
  • Proxy and Firewall: Supports SOCKS4, SOCKS4A, SOCKS5, HTTP/HTTPS proxies.
  • Security: Key exchange, encryption, user authentication.
  • Server-to-server tunneling: SSH-based tunnels between two SSH servers.
  • Tunneling: Local and remote port forwarding, dynamic port forwarding.
  • User interface: Graphical, command line, scripting.

Compatibility and License

Bitvise SSH Client is provided under a freeware license on Windows from SSH/telnet clients with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 9.39 is the latest version last time we checked.

What version of Windows can Bitvise SSH Client run on?

Bitvise SSH Client can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.

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  2. Free SSH/Telnet Clients
  3. SSH Client Software
Bitvise SSH Client has been picked by our editors as excellent.
Bitvise SSH Client has been tested for viruses and malware.
We have tested Bitvise SSH Client 9.39 against malware with several different programs. We certify that this program is clean of viruses, malware and trojans.