SecureCRT

v9.7.3TrialReleased 1 Jul 2026

Professional SSH, Telnet and serial terminal used by network engineers for switch and router consoles. By VanDyke Software, Inc.

Windows
macOS
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Official sourceNo bundles

By the ToolsBharat teamUpdated 1 Jul 2026How we check

Quick answer

SecureCRT is trial software for Windows, macOS and Linux from VanDyke Software, Inc.. Professional SSH, Telnet and serial terminal used by network engineers for switch and router consoles. Download it only from vandyke.com. The latest version we track is 9.7.3 (1 Jul 2026). ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.

Latest version:: 9.7.3 (1 Jul 2026)
Publisher:: VanDyke Software, Inc.
Official site:: vandyke.com
Licence:: Trial — Commercial — fully functional 30-day evaluation, then a paid licence
Requirements:: Windows 10, 11 or Windows Server 2016–2025; macOS 15 Sequoia or 26 Tahoe; Ubuntu/Kubuntu 22.04 or 24.04 LTS (64-bit)

Our verdict

SecureCRT is the paid terminal many network engineers swear by for long days on switch and router consoles: tabbed SSH, Telnet and serial sessions, a built-in TFTP server, button bars, and scripting in Python, VBScript and more. Every release can be evaluated free for 30 days with full features. The download needs no account, only an export-control acknowledgement and country selection. If you only need occasional console access, free PuTTY or Tera Term will do.

Screenshots

SecureCRT session with keyword highlighting — Publisher's website

SecureCRT tabbed sessions — Publisher's website

SecureCRT Command Manager — Publisher's website

Key features

SSH1/SSH2, Telnet, Telnet/TLS, serial and RDP (Windows) sessions
Built-in TFTP server
Scripting in Python, VBScript, JScript and PerlScript with a script recorder
VT100/220, TN3270 and Wyse emulation; smart card and FIPS options

Pros

Pro: Excellent for managing many devices
Pro: Strong scripting and session management

Cons

Con: Paid after the 30-day evaluation
Con: More than most home users need

What's new in 9.7.3

See what changed in 9.7.3 in the official release notes

Version history

Version 9.7.3Latest
1 Jul 2026
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Release notes

Official downloads by platform

For Windows, use the Download button. Other platforms go straight to the publisher's own page or official store.

Requirements

OS: Windows 10, 11 or Windows Server 2016–2025; macOS 15 Sequoia or 26 Tahoe; Ubuntu/Kubuntu 22.04 or 24.04 LTS (64-bit)
Architecture: 64-bit; Apple Silicon and Intel Macs

Licence

Type: Trial
Licence: Commercial — fully functional 30-day evaluation, then a paid licence
Publisher: vandyke.com

Where these facts come from

Checked 30 Oct 2026

FAQ

Is SecureCRT free?

No. VanDyke offers a fully functional 30-day evaluation of every release; after that you need a licence. Free alternatives are PuTTY and Tera Term.

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