SuperPuTTY

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Country: United States (US)
Founded: 2010
Developer: Jim Radford
Pricing: Free
Open source: Yes
Platforms: Windows

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Terminal Emulators

Overview

SuperPuTTY is a Windows GUI application that serves as a window manager and tabbed interface wrapper for PuTTY, the open-source SSH client. It allows users to manage multiple SSH, Telnet, RLogin, and RAW protocol sessions in a single window using tabs, eliminating the need for separate windows for each connection. The application is designed for system administrators, network engineers, and power users who frequently work with multiple remote devices simultaneously.

Key Features

Tabbed Interface - Manage multiple SSH and Telnet sessions in tabs within a single window
Session Management - Create, save, import, and organize sessions with custom naming and profiles
Protocol Support - Support for SSH, Telnet, RLogin, and RAW protocols
Secure Copy Protocol - Built-in SCP support for secure file transfer to and from remote hosts
Session Import/Export - Import existing PuTTY sessions and export configurations for backup or sharing
Customization - Customize interface appearance, colors, and session-specific settings
Scripting Support - Execute scripts and automate tasks across multiple sessions

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	$0	Full access to all features, unlimited sessions, no licensing restrictions

Platforms & Requirements

SuperPuTTY runs exclusively on Windows as a desktop application. It requires PuTTY to be installed separately and functions as a wrapper around PuTTY.exe. The application requires administrator privileges to run properly on modern Windows systems.

Integrations & Ecosystem

PuTTY session import
PuTTY profile integration
Session export/import functionality
GNS3 network simulator compatibility
Telnet protocol support
SSH protocol support
SCP file transfer

Alternatives

App	Difference
MobaXterm	Offers built-in X11 server, SSH tunneling, and broader protocol support with a more feature-rich interface
Termius	Cross-platform solution with cloud sync, team collaboration, and support for macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
PuTTY	Lightweight open-source SSH client without tabbed interface or window management features
SecureCRT	Commercial terminal emulator with advanced scripting, session management, and cross-platform support

Reputation

SuperPuTTY is well-regarded among network engineers and system administrators as a practical, lightweight solution for managing multiple PuTTY sessions. Users appreciate its simplicity, free cost, and effectiveness at solving PuTTY's lack of tabbed interface. The application has a stable user base, particularly in networking and infrastructure communities. Some users report occasional configuration issues when updating PuTTY profiles, requiring manual session refreshes to reflect changes.

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