Bitvise SSH Server for Windows

Feature-packed SSH service for Windows systems

Bitvise SSH Server is a powerful Windows application that provides secure remote access and encrypted file transfers. It runs on a broad range of Windows releases and bundles tools for both command-line and graphical connections, making it a strong choice for administrators and power users who need a reliable SSH solution.

Supported Windows releases

This server is compatible with desktop and server editions of Windows from legacy releases (Windows XP Service Pack 3) through current Windows 10 and 11 builds, and matching Windows Server editions. That wide platform support helps when managing mixed or older environments.

File-transfer protocols available

• FTPS — secure FTP over TLS for clients that require FTP semantics with encryption.
• SCP — a straightforward, SSH-based copy protocol for quick file transfers.
• SFTP — a secure, SSH-native file transfer subsystem with fine-grained file and folder operations.

Remote access, tunneling and integrations

• TCP/IP tunneling — port forwarding and proxying for securing other network services.
• Secure Git support — host Git repositories over authenticated, encrypted channels.
• Remote console and graphical options — command-line shells plus GUI access via Remote Desktop or WinVNC-style connections when a visual session is needed.

Client compatibility and security features

Bitvise accepts connections from a variety of SSH/SFTP clients and supports modern authentication methods (public-key, password, and multi-factor configurations). It includes configurable account management, logging, and strong cryptographic algorithms to protect data in transit.

Alternative for simple file sharing: SHAREit (free)

If you primarily need fast, ad-hoc file transfers between machines and prefer a GUI-focused tool, SHAREit (free) is a common alternative. Note that SHAREit is designed for easy peer-to-peer copying and is not an SSH server — it lacks SSH features like encrypted shell access, SFTP/SCP protocol support, and tunneling. Choose it when simplicity and cross-device drag-and-drop transfers are your priority; choose Bitvise when security, access control, and protocol compatibility are required.