Compare Socat alternatives
Compare top-ranked Socat alternatives by score, license, and supported platforms.
| Alternative |
Score |
License |
Platforms |
| Netcat |
89% 53 votes |
Free, Open Source |
Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Plink |
20% 5 votes |
Free, Open Source |
Windows, Linux |
| Port Map |
50% 4 votes |
Free, Open Source |
Mac |
| NetCrypt |
50% 0 votes |
Free |
Linux |
2
Score: 89%
FreeOpen Source
WindowsMacLinux
More The reason for this is to read and write data across network connections, the TCP/IP Protocol uses a network-enabled tool. It is designed to be reliable Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux
Alternatives
4
Plink
Score: 20%
FreeOpen Source
WindowsLinux
More Part of the putty suite, noise, ssh, especially for the automation of the processes similar to a command-line tool. SSH, Telnet, rlogin, serial and raw support Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows,Linux
6
Score: 50%
FreeOpen Source
Mac
More Network via AirPort base station or UPnP-router according to the ports, you never have the urge? I want to be accessible to any application Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac
Alternatives
8
Score: 50%
Free
Linux
More Net-the script is still the king, while maintaining a small open source command-line utility, file transfer, authentication, privacy and integrity verification Features:Free,Linux
Alternatives
Socat alternatives FAQ
What is the best Socat alternative?
netcat is currently the top-ranked option on this list based on community votes and item score.
Are there free Socat alternatives?
Yes. Free, freemium, or open-source options in this list include netcat, Plink, Port Map, NetCrypt.
Which platforms are covered?
The alternatives in this list include options for Linux, Mac, Windows, depending on each product.
How are alternatives ranked?
Alternatives are ordered by community voting signals, item score, and the available product details collected for each option.