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Bitvise SSH Client

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Spec score 8.0 #10 of 33 in SSH Clients

Spec sheet

Purpose
Bitvise SSH Client initiates SSH connections for terminal access, port forwarding, and SFTP file transfers.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bitvise.com
Security
The client supports post-quantum key exchange outside FIPS mode, and Bitvise says its installers are cryptographically signed with recent installers using a DigiCert Extended Validation certificate.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bitvise.com
Support
Support is primarily by email and Bitvise says it can usually reply within one business day; it advises users to have a basic understanding of SSH configuration.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bitvise.com
Headquarters
Colleyville, Texas, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · bitvise.com
Founded
2001Read 28 Sep 2026 · bitvise.com
Authentication
It supports Ed25519, ECDSA, and RSA public-key authentication, plus organization-wide single sign-on using Kerberos 5 and NTLM through SSPI (GSSAPI).Read 4 Oct 2026 · bitvise.com
Automation
Command-line clients support scripted SFTP transfers, remote execution, terminal access, and tunneling, including unattended use.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bitvise.com
Company history
Bitvise says the company was formally founded in February 2001.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bitvise.com
Data handling
Bitvise says software runs under the user's control and does not send handled data to Bitvise; update checks and user-confirmed diagnostics or feedback can transmit limited information.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bitvise.com
Limit
The Client is a connectivity product and requires an SSH server to connect to; it cannot be used standalone.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bitvise.com
Security attestations
Bitvise says it has a Secure Software Development attestation based on NIST SP 800-218 SSDF v1.1, but does not complete third-party questionnaires.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bitvise.com
SFTP transfers
Its graphical SFTP client supports resumable and recursive transfers, directory mirroring with compatible SFTP v6 servers, and mapping SFTP storage as a Windows drive.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bitvise.com
Terminal
The integrated terminal supports bvterm, xterm, and VT-100, and can record terminal sessions.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bitvise.com
Tunneling
Port forwarding includes dynamic tunneling through SOCKS4, SOCKS4A, SOCKS5, and HTTP CONNECT proxies, as well as SSH jump proxy connections.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bitvise.com
Windows support
The client supports 32-bit and 64-bit desktop and server versions of Windows, from Windows XP SP3 and Server 2003 through Windows 11 and Server 2025.Read 4 Oct 2026 · bitvise.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Free to use, in all types of environments, without limitation. Free SSH Client use Read 4 Oct 2026 · bitvise.com
Optional SSH Client license Priced on request Optional paid license; pricing is on the SSH Client pricing page. Slightly stronger support and upgrade commitments · includes indemnification Read 4 Oct 2026 · bitvise.com

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