Alternatives to SecureCRT

A terminal emulation platform for security experts supports a broad range of encryption and authentication options

CyberGhost VPN

Program license: Trial version

Search online with a private and anonymous connection

Hotspot Shield

Program license: Free

Protect your WiFi hot spot from cyber threats with this dedicated security utility for Mac

TrueCrypt

Program license: Free

Encrypt files so that they aren't accessible

ExpressVPN

Program license: Paid

Well-known and reputable virtual private network software with a focus on privacy and security

PureVPN VPN Software for Mac

Program license: Free (basic)

VPN client that lets users protect their online privacy, bypass censorship and geo-restrictions

Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection

Program license: Free

Control a Windows environment from any Mac computer with this officially supported software extension

ZOC Terminal SSH and Telnet Client

Program license: Trial version

A secure software terminal that lets users transfer information through Telnet or a secure shell

PuTTY

Program license: Paid

Terminal emulator that provides support for various network protocols, including FTP, SSH, SCP and Telnet

Transmit

Program license: Trial version

Streamlined and flexible FTP client with options to upload, download, and delete files remotely

Tunnelblick

Program license: Free

Free VPN client with simplified user interface and support for multiple connections

Wireshark

Program license: Free

A way to monitor your internet usage by tracking analyzing, and troubleshooting the packages on your network

ZenMate Desktop VPN

Program license: Trial version

A free virtual private network platform that also includes perks like malware protection and compression

MacKeeper

Program license: Paid

Clean and optimize a Mac computer with this diverse suite of utilities and tools

ReiBoot for Mac

Program license: Free

A utility for Mac that helps you diagnose and resolve problems with a connected iPhone

Encrypto

Program license: Free

A tool for encrypting the data on your computer that also comes supported with password control

IceClean

Program license: Free

A built-in Unix tasks system recovery application for Mac OS

MacScan

Program license: Trial version

MacScan automatically searches through your Macintosh System Folder and removes any potential threats it finds

PGP Desktop

Program license: Trial version

Quickly create encryption keys for all of your sensitive emails with this desktop app

Windscribe

Program license: Free

Search online in an anonymous fashion with a private network

VMware Fusion

Program license: Trial version

Allows for operating Windows on different systems

Shimo

Program license: Trial version

A VPN client for the Mac that includes support for the most commonly used protocols

VM Horizon Client

Program license: Free

A free application for desktop virtualization that allows you to access systems remotely

Beyond Compare

Program license: Trial version

A file management tool that also allows users to compare the contents and size of files and folders

S3 browser

Program license: Free

Allows for uploading and managing files in a secure manner

Eclipse

Program license: Free

Open source plugin system that connects programmers across multiple languages including Java, C++, and PHP

Vim

Program license: Free

One of the oldest legacy Linux text editors available, built off of the Vi framework

Dr. Unarchiver

Program license: Free

Allows users to unarchive files in a variety of traditional formats like zip and rar

123D Make

Program license: Free

A free application for Mac by Autodesk for visualizing and designing ideas for 3D printing

FileZilla

Program license: Free

Manage and transfer files with this intuitive program packed with dozens of useful features

Guitar Rig

Program license: Trial version

Turn your Apple device into a world-class mixer, amp, and music editor

Apple Remote Desktop

Program license: Paid

A remote desktop application enabling users to control their primary computers from any location worldwide

Chicken of the VNC

Program license: Free

Standard Virtual Network Computing app produced by Geekspiff that enables remote access of Mac computers

iPhone Explorer

Program license: Free

Simple application that makes browsing, organizing and modifying the device file tree of your device

Stellar Data Recovery Professional for Mac

Program license: Trial version

The powerful recovery program allows you to repair broken or corrupted data on your hard drive