Unlike PuTTY, Bitvise includes a built-in graphical SFTP client that allows you to manage remote files as if they were in a local folder.

– Essential for Windows sysadmins; overkill for the casual hobbyist.

Supports multiple methods, including password, public key (RSA, DSA, ECDSA), and corporate single sign-on via Kerberos/NTLM.

Free for personal and professional use (with optional paid licenses for dedicated support). Key Features at a Glance

While intimidating for beginners, this interface is a godsend for advanced users. You do not need to remember command-line flags for port forwarding; you simply type the port numbers into a GUI.