TeraTerm vs. PuTTY
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | TeraTerm | PuTTY |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Review count | 18 | 352 |
| Ease of use | 8.9 | 9.1 |
| Ease of setup | 10.0 | 9.4 |
| Quality of support | 8.7 | 8.3 |
| Meets requirements | 9.0 | 9.1 |
| NPS | 55.555556 | 65.497076 |
| Small Business | 35.3% | 26.4% |
| Mid-Market | 35.3% | 27.8% |
| Enterprise | 29.4% | 45.8% |
| Total page views | 278 | 699 |
| Total LLM citations | 1,277 | 2,876 |
TeraTerm
TeraTerm is an open-source, free, software implemented, terminal emulator. It emulates different types of computer terminals, from DEC VT100 to DEC VT382.
PuTTY
PuTTY is a free, open-source client program for the SSH, Telnet, Rlogin, and SUPDUP network protocols, enabling users to run remote sessions on computers over a network. It is primarily developed and maintained by Simon Tatham. PuTTY is available for Windows and Unix platforms and includes an `xterm` terminal emulator. The latest version, 0.83, was released on February 8, 2025. Key Features and Functionality: - Protocol Support: PuTTY supports multiple network protocols, including SSH, Telnet, Rlogin, and SUPDUP, allowing secure and flexible remote connections.