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SmartFTP
What SmartFTP is
SmartFTP is a Windows client for transferring files between a local computer and internet servers. It supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP over SSH, WebDAV, Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Google Drive, OneDrive, SSH, and terminal access, with cloud connections varying by edition. Listed uses include website publishing and maintenance, uploads and downloads, managed file transfers, and local or remote backup and synchronization. All editions include transfer resume, integrity verification, and on-the-fly compression. Professional adds file synchronization and an integrated editor. Ultimate adds Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, a terminal client, and password-manager integrations. Enterprise adds scheduled transfers, Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, Backblaze B2, and Box. SmartFTP has no free plan but offers a 30-day Enterprise evaluation without limitations. Subscriptions are billed yearly; perpetual licenses do not expire and include upgrades for one year. Prices include $79.99 a year for Professional Subscription, $119.99 a year for Ultimate Subscription, and $399.99 a year for Enterprise Subscription.
Who it suits
SmartFTP suits Windows users handling website publishing, managed transfers, synchronization, backups, and connections to multiple file or cloud services.
What it does well
- Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and WebDAV
- File synchronization and transfer automation
- 30-day unrestricted Enterprise trial
- Transfer resume and integrity verification
- Windows 11 x64 and Arm64 builds
What to know first
- No free plan
- Windows-only platform
- Some cloud integrations require higher editions
- Enterprise add-ons cost extra
Limits
There is no free plan; the evaluation lasts 30 days. Enterprise reporting/logger and OpenPGP features require their respective add-ons at extra cost.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Professional | FTP, FTPS and SFTP · WebDAV · File synchronization · Transfer integrity · Integrated editor | On request |
| Ultimate | All Professional features · Google Drive · Microsoft OneDrive · Terminal client · Password-manager integrations | On request |
| Enterprise | All Ultimate features · Scheduled transfers · Amazon S3 · Google Cloud Storage · Backblaze B2 and Box | On request |
| Professional Subscription | FTP, FTPS and SFTP · WebDAV · File synchronization · Transfer integrity · Integrated editor | On request |
| Ultimate Subscription | All Professional features · Google Drive · Microsoft OneDrive · Terminal client · Password-manager integrations | On request |
| Enterprise Subscription | All Ultimate features · Scheduled transfers · Amazon S3 · Google Cloud Storage · Backblaze B2 and Box | On request |
| SmartFTP Ultimate Subscription | Per user / year · Ultimate Edition features | $119.99 a year |
| SmartFTP Enterprise | Per user; perpetual license · Enterprise Edition features | $1,995.95, paid once |
The first 8 of 12 plans, as smartftp.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan
Getting started
- Visit https://www.smartftp.com/en-us/.
- Select a Windows download matching your system, including the listed x64 or Arm64 options.
- Start with the free 30-day Enterprise evaluation if you want to assess the full edition.
- Choose Professional, Ultimate or Enterprise, as a subscription or perpetual license.
- Use the relevant edition for transfers, synchronization or supported cloud connections.
Verdict
SmartFTP provides broad protocol coverage and progressively expanded editions for Windows file-transfer work. The trial allows evaluation, while buyers should match cloud, scheduling, and credential requirements to the edition and license type.
Questions
Is SmartFTP free?
No free plan is listed. The maker offers a free 30-day Enterprise evaluation without limitations.
What does SmartFTP cost?
Professional Subscription is $79.99 a year, Ultimate Subscription is $119.99 a year, and Enterprise Subscription is $399.99 a year. Perpetual licenses cost $399.95 USD for Professional, $599.95 USD for Ultimate and $1995.95 USD for Enterprise.
Which platforms does SmartFTP support?
It is a Windows product. Downloads include x64 builds for Windows 11, Windows 10 and specified Windows Server versions, plus Arm64 for Windows 11 and Server 2025.
Which protocols does it support?
FTP, FTPS, SFTP over SSH and WebDAV are included in all three editions.
What do the higher editions add?
Ultimate adds Google Drive, OneDrive, a terminal client and password-manager integrations. Enterprise adds scheduled transfers and Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, Backblaze B2 and Box.
Who makes SmartFTP?
SmartSoft Ltd says it produces SmartFTP, a Windows FTP client. It provides tutorials, a regularly updated knowledge base and an in-app way to request technical support.
Facts from SmartFTP's own pages
- Cloud integrations
- Google Drive and OneDrive are included in Ultimate and Enterprise; Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, Backblaze B2, and Box are listed for Enterprise. · smartftp.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Credential integrations
- Ultimate and Enterprise can use KeePass, LastPass, 1Password, Bitwarden, and Proton Pass as credential stores. · smartftp.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Enterprise add-ons
- Enterprise reporting/logger and OpenPGP features require their respective add-ons at extra cost. · smartftp.com, 9 Oct 2026
- File synchronization
- Yes · smartftp.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · smartftp.com, 20 Sept 2026
- License terms
- A perpetual license does not expire and includes upgrades for one year; subscriptions are billed yearly, include upgrades to the latest version, and can be canceled at any time. · smartftp.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Maker
- SmartSoft Ltd says it produces SmartFTP, a Windows FTP client, and is dedicated to customer support and improving the software based on customer needs. · smartftp.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- windows · smartftp.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Product
- SmartFTP is an FTP, FTPS, SFTP, WebDAV, Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Google Drive, OneDrive, SSH, and terminal client for transferring files between a local computer and an internet server. · smartftp.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Protocol coverage
- multi-protocol · smartftp.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Protocols
- The editions page lists FTP, FTPS, SFTP over SSH, and WebDAV in all three editions. · smartftp.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Scheduled transfers
- Yes · smartftp.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Security and compliance
- The features page lists HIPAA 5010 and FIPS 140-3, 140-2, and 186-4 compliance. · smartftp.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker provides tutorials, a regularly updated knowledge base, and a way to request technical support from within the application. · smartftp.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Supported OS
- The download page lists x64 builds for Windows 11, Windows 10, and specified Windows Server versions, plus an Arm64 build for Windows 11 and Server 2025. · smartftp.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Transfer automation
- Yes · smartftp.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Transfer features
- All editions include transfer resume, transfer integrity verification, and on-the-fly compression; scheduled transfers and email notifications are listed for Enterprise. · smartftp.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The maker offers a free 30-day evaluation that runs as Enterprise Edition with no limitations. · smartftp.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Use cases
- The maker lists website publishing and maintenance, file uploads and downloads, managed file transfers, and local and remote file backup and synchronization as uses. · smartftp.com, 9 Oct 2026
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