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FTPGetter
by FTPGetter
What FTPGetter is
FTPGetter is paid Windows software for scheduled FTP and SFTP uploads, downloads, and synchronization with remote servers. It supports FTP, FTP over SSL/TLS, and SFTP, and includes a scheduler for each profile with cron-style schedules. Batch selections can use masks, wildcards, and filters, including nested folders. Transfers may be limited to new or changed files by MD5 hash, modification date and time, or size. FTPGetter can run programs, commands, or scripts before or after transfers, delete source files, and change uploaded permissions. Its built-in FTP Explorer handles server navigation, command execution, file properties, permission changes, and drag-and-drop transfers. The software can run in background mode or as a Windows service, and a portable version is available. Secure authentication options include passwords, PKCS12 keys, PEM, and ANSI DER client certificates. Professional editions add a terminal emulator, while FTPGetter 3 Professional supports shell scripting. The 15-day evaluation allows unlimited profiles, but only the first two profiles work.
Who it suits
FTPGetter suits corporate or individual Windows users who need recurring FTP, FTPS, or SFTP transfers and synchronization. It is particularly relevant for scheduled, filtered, and automated server workflows.
What it does well
- Supports FTP, FTPS, and SFTP
- Cron-style scheduling per profile
- Compares files by hash, date, or size
- Runs as a Windows service
- Portable version available
What to know first
- Windows-only software
- No free plan
- Evaluation limited to first two profiles
- Trial lasts 15 days
Verdict
FTPGetter combines protocol support, scheduling, synchronization checks, and transfer commands in a Windows tool. Its evaluation restrictions and Windows-only availability should be considered first.
Facts from FTPGetter's own pages
- Audience
- The maker describes FTPGetter Team as a privately owned software development company focused on Microsoft Windows software for corporate and individual users. · ftpgetter.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Authentication
- The features page lists username and password, PKCS12 keys, PEM, and ANSI DER client certificates for secure FTP server authentication. · ftpgetter.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Automation actions
- FTPGetter can run a program after a successful transfer, delete source files, and change uploaded file permissions. · ftpgetter.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Automation commands
- FTPGetter can run programs, commands, and scripts before or after transfers, including local and remote commands. · ftpgetter.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Batch transfers
- Users can select multiple files with masks, wildcards, and filters, including files in nested folders. · ftpgetter.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Certificates
- For secure FTP connections, the site lists PEM/ASN1 and PKCS12 certificates and keys for client authentication. · ftpgetter.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Company
- FTPGetter Team describes itself as a privately owned software development company specializing in Microsoft Windows software for corporate and individual users. · ftpgetter.com, 8 Oct 2026
- File comparison
- Transfers can be limited to new or changed files based on MD5 hash, modification date and time, or size. · ftpgetter.com, 8 Oct 2026
- File synchronization
- Yes · ftpgetter.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Founded
- FTPGetter Team says it was founded in 2003. · ftpgetter.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- No · ftpgetter.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Platforms
- The download page lists Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, and Windows Server versions 2003 through 2022. · ftpgetter.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Portable version
- Yes · ftpgetter.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Protocol coverage
- ftp-ftps-sftp · ftpgetter.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Protocols and proxies
- It supports FTP, FTP over SSL/TLS, and FTP, SOCKS, and HTTP proxies; its download page also lists SFTP support. · ftpgetter.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- FTPGetter automates scheduled FTP and SFTP uploads, downloads, and synchronization between a computer and remote servers. · ftpgetter.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Scheduled transfers
- Yes · ftpgetter.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Scheduling
- It includes a scheduler for each profile and supports cron-style schedules. · ftpgetter.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- For SFTP, users can save and trust a server's public key; a later key change produces a connection error in the profile log. · ftpgetter.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Server browsing
- Built-in FTP Explorer supports server navigation, command execution, file properties, permission changes, and drag-and-drop transfers. · ftpgetter.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Technical support is available to registered users and evaluators; registered users are promised a reply within 24 hours. · ftpgetter.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Synchronization
- It can compare files by MD5 hash, modification date and time, or size, and transfer only new or changed files. · ftpgetter.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Terminal and explorer
- The product includes a server explorer with command-line access, file operations, permission changes, and drag-and-drop transfers. · ftpgetter.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Terminal and scripts
- FTPGetter Professional includes a terminal emulator, and FTPGetter 3 Professional supports shell scripting. · ftpgetter.com, 8 Oct 2026
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