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Monsta FTP gives browser-based access to FTP and secure SFTP/SCP connections from a PHP website subfolder. Its free Lite plan handles file and folder transfers, management, and permission changes, while paid editions add ZIP upload and remote extraction, an on-screen code editor, saved login profiles, and dynamic dashboard login forms. SSH key authentication and remote editing are supported, and stored logins use AES-256-CBC or Blowfish when needed. Plans range from free to $29 per year, with lifetime options and a Host tier.

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    WinSCP

    by WinSCP
    Free plan Open source Windows

    Windows users needing a free open-source transfer client — WinSCP is a Windows desktop client adding FTPS, WebDAV, and S3 alongside FTP, SFTP, and SCP.

    8.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Filestash

    by Filestash
    Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Teams connecting and sharing files across many storage services — Filestash provides a browser interface for FTP, cloud, collaboration, and other storage, rather than only Monsta FTP's FTP/SFTP/SCP scope.

    9.1 Free plan · paid from $50/mo Visit site
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    CrossFTP

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Users needing synchronized, scheduled, or automated transfers — CrossFTP adds synchronization, scheduled transfers, automation, portability, and cloud storage support beyond Monsta FTP's core client functions.

    7.5 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
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    ExpanDrive

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Desktop users wanting mounted cloud and protocol drives — ExpanDrive mounts cloud and protocol endpoints as native desktop drives with on-demand streaming, unlike Monsta FTP's web interface.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $29/mo Visit site
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    FileZilla Client

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Free cross-platform FTP, FTPS, and SFTP transfers — FileZilla is a free cross-platform desktop FTP, FTPS, and SFTP client instead of a PHP-based browser application.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Cyberduck

    Free plan MacWindows

    Mac and Windows users transferring across servers and clouds — Cyberduck adds extensive cloud and server protocols, resumable and recursive transfers, and direct server-to-server copying.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $10 Visit site
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    ST Explorer

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Open-source SFTP users wanting an integrated SSH terminal — ST Explorer is a small native SFTP client with column browsing, SSH terminal tabs, remote-to-remote copy, and no telemetry.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    CloudMounter

    Free plan MacWindows
    7.4 Free plan · paid from $29/yr Visit site
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    Commander One

    by Commander One
    Free plan Mac
    7.2 Free plan · paid from $29.99 Visit site
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    Core FTP

    Free plan Windows
    7.2 Free plan · paid from $24.95 · 45-day trial Visit site
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    FilePort Pro

    Free plan Web
    7.0 Free plan · paid from $5/mo Visit site
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    lftp

    Free plan Linux
    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Rebex Drive

    Free plan Windows
    6.8 Free plan Visit site
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    Xftp

    Free plan Windows
    6.5 Free plan · paid from $119/user · 30-day trial Visit site
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    CuteFTP

    Free trial Windows
    6.0 Visit site
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    Fetch

    by Fetch
    Free trial Mac
    6.0 From $29 · 15-day trial Visit site
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    Mountain Duck

    Free trial MacWindows
    5.9 14-day trial Visit site
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    FTPManager Pro

    Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+1
    5.8 Free plan · paid from $1.99/mo Visit site
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    sFTP Client

    by sFTP Client
    Free trial ExtensionLinuxMac+1
    5.8 Free plan Visit site
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    SmartFTP

    Free trial Windows
    5.6 30-day trial Visit site
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    WebDrive

    Free trial MacWindows
    5.6 From $150/user/yr · 10-day trial Visit site
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    Viper FTP

    Free trial Mac
    5.5 From $5/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    FlashFXP

    by FlashFXP
    Paid Windows
    5.4 30-day trial Visit site
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    Yummy FTP Pro

    Free trial Mac
    5.4 30-day trial Visit site

You might prefer another tool if installing PHP on a web server is inconvenient, if you need storage services or protocols beyond FTP, SFTP, and SCP, or if a native desktop workflow fits better. Monsta FTP does not create image thumbnails, and uploads pass through the installation server's memory; PHP's usual 128 MB request limit can constrain upload size. Compare platform fit, protocol and storage coverage, synchronization, scheduling, automation, terminal access, and pricing. Also check whether an alternative replaces the web-subfolder model while still meeting your needs for editing, ZIP handling, login management, or remote access.

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