Open Source Alternatives to SecureCRT
A terminal emulation client that provides secure SSH, Telnet, and serial connections with advanced session management and multi-protocol support for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Whether you want to cut software costs or escape vendor lock-in, these open source alternatives to SecureCRT give you an option you fully own. Run them on your own server or desktop, so your data stays under your control. This page lists 4 open source alternatives to SecureCRT. The most popular are Kitty, WezTerm and Electerm. Most use the GPL-3.0 or MIT license, and 1 offers an official Docker image.
Kitty
A GPU accelerated terminal emulator providing graphics support and scripting capabilities for developers and system administrators.
WezTerm
A GPU accelerated terminal emulator and multiplexer with Lua configuration that runs on multiple operating systems.
Electerm
A multi-protocol terminal and remote access client supporting ssh, sftp, rdp, vnc, and serial port connections.
Netcatty
A multi platform SSH client and terminal manager with integrated SFTP browsing and AI assistance.
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