Tech riderRev. 20 Sept 2026
OpenSSH
- 1Runs onWindows, Mac, Linux
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Supported protocolsSSH 2, SFTP, SCP
- 4Supported platformsLinux, macOS, Cygwin (Windows), and other Unix systems
- 5SFTP supportYes
- 6Port forwardingYes
5 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: openssh.org
Overview
OpenSSH is ranked #19 of 35 in SSH clients on Specifiction. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux.
Compared on SSH clients
- Supported protocols
- SSH 2, SFTP, SCPopenssh.org
- Supported platforms
- Linux, macOS, Cygwin (Windows), and other Unix systemsopenssh.org
- SFTP support
- Yesopenssh.org
- Port forwarding
- Yesopenssh.org
Company
- Founded
- 1999openssh.org · 23 Sept 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best SSH Clients in 2026#19 of 35
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Sources
- openssh.org· checked 23 Sept 2026