SecureCRT for Windows

Name: SecureCRT
Rating: 3.8 (12 reviews)
Author: VanDyke Software

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 25, 2026

SecureCRT offers comprehensive terminal emulation and secure remote access across Windows, Mac, and Linux. It handles file transfers, data tunneling, and advanced session management efficiently.

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Pros
- Rock-solid terminal emulation with multiple protocols
- Advanced session management and automation features
- High-productivity UI with tabbed/tiled sessions
- Extensive authentication and encryption options
- Unicode support for international character sets
Cons
- No mention of specific performance metrics
- Details on automation script limitations are absent
- User interface customization depth is not fully described
- No information on mobile platform support

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: February 17, 2015

Latest update: February 25, 2026

Version: 9.6.3

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 11
Windows 8.1
Windows 10

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 821,380

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

3.8/5

12 User Votes

High price and outdated interface
PaulLanobreMarch 13, 2015
Pros
More options than Putty Credentials
Cons
The software is expensive, $99 for single user license with one year of updates ! GUI remind Windows 3.11 days ..
Summary
Pointless app
deepp123December 12, 2011
Pros
Cant think of any pros
Cons
what is the point, really.
Summary
Good and stable Remote Access Program
nelio2kAugust 12, 2010
Pros
Very stable, no crashes at all. Very responsive interface. I use a version that's provided by work.
Cons
Not worth the $99 purchase price. Putty or other free alternatives will do the job just fine.
Summary
best tools on it fields
Unix4LifeJuly 26, 2010
Pros
the capabilities are unbeatable for professionals. SSH security, RSA authentication, multiple ciphers
Cons
expensives
Summary
I have been used 5 not this version
siripurapusJanuary 29, 2009
Pros
Secure CRT was Amazing and user friendly
Cons
none, I do not see any disadvantges
Summary
I like this because it was more secure and user friendly
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delam43364October 1, 2008
Pros
TV and DVD player also computer
Cons
I don't like the video Game
Summary
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ibitarJuly 24, 2008
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Summary
SecureCRT is not compatible
November 22, 2004
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Summary
SecureCRT works fine by itself. The problem is that it is not compatible with other systems. To get it to connect to a UNIX machine with ssh, you have to convert the public key to the standard form. It is impossible to convert the private key to use with another ssh client. This is a problem when you need to use the public key/private key/passphrase combination on a non-windows computer, since secureCRT only works on windows. This means that although I have both keys on my Mac, I cannot use them to connect to the servers that have the public key, since the private key is not compatible with non-secureCRT products.

Developer’s Description

By VanDyke Software

Emulate a variety of terminals with secure login and Secure Shell data-transfer capabilities.

SecureCRT for Windows, Mac, and Linux provides rock-solid terminal emulation, secure remote access, file transfer, and data tunneling with advanced session management and automation. Access an array of network devices via SSH1, SSH2, Telnet, Telnet/SSL, Serial, and other protocols, with authentication via password, public key, X.509 certificate, Kerberos v5 via GSSAPI, and keyboard interactive. Ciphers include AES, AES-CTR, Twofish, Blowfish, 3DES, and RC4.

A high-productivity UI saves time with multi-session launch, tabbed/tiled sessions, cloned sessions, a dockable session manager, a button bar for repeated commands, and mapped keys. Session customization options include named sessions and firewalls, fonts, cursors, and color schemes. A personal data folder allows separate storage of logon credentials. Other features include auto logon, printing, Emacs mode, SOCKS firewall support, and file transfer via SFTP, Zmodem, Xmodem, Ymodem, and Kermit. A built-in TFTP server provides additional file transfer flexibility.

VT100/102/220, ANSI, SCO ANSI, Wyse 50/60, Xterm, and Linux console emulations are supported - all with ANSI color and color schemes. Unicode support includes character sets from multiple languages, multi-byte characters, and right-to-left reading order.Scripting capabilities include a script recorder, login scripts, and support for ActiveX scripting languages, and embedded Python. A 30-day, fully-functional evaluation includes access to technical support.

SecureCRT for Windows

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