Best ST Explorer Alternatives in 2026
Updated
20 apps from SFTP client software ranked against ST Explorer on the same published basis.
- 1ST Explorer vs WinSCP
- 2ST Explorer vs Filestash
- 3ST Explorer vs CrossFTP
- 4ST Explorer vs ExpanDrive
- 5ST Explorer vs FileZilla Client
- 6ST Explorer vs Cyberduck
- 7ST Explorer vs lftp
- 8ST Explorer vs Xftp
- 9ST Explorer vs Core FTP
- 10ST Explorer vs sFTP Client
- 11ST Explorer vs CloudMounter
- 12ST Explorer vs Commander One
- 14ST Explorer vs Monsta FTP
- 15ST Explorer vs Rebex Drive
- 16ST Explorer vs Tectia Server
- 17ST Explorer vs FilePort Pro
- 18ST Explorer vs FTPManager Pro
- 19ST Explorer vs VShell Server
- 20ST Explorer vs Mountain Duck
- 21ST Explorer vs Fetch
ST Explorer alternatives compared
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WinSCP | 7.8 | Free plan | Free | Windows |
| 2 | Filestash | 6.7 | Free plan | — | Android, API, iOS, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 3 | CrossFTP | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 4 | ExpanDrive | 6.5 | Free plan | $29/mo | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 5 | FileZilla Client | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 6 | Cyberduck | 6.4 | Free plan | $10/mo | Mac, Windows |
| 7 | lftp | 6.3 | Free plan | Free | Linux |
| 8 | Xftp | 6.3 | Free plan | Free | Windows |
| 9 | Core FTP | 5.5 | No | $16.95/mo | Windows |
| 10 | sFTP Client | 5.4 | No | — | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| 11 | CloudMounter | 5.3 | No | — | Windows, Mac |
| 12 | Commander One | 5.3 | No | $29.99/mo | Mac |
| 14 | Monsta FTP | 5.2 | No | — | Web |
| 15 | Rebex Drive | 5.2 | No | — | Windows |
| 16 | Tectia Server | 5.2 | No | — | Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 17 | FilePort Pro | 5.1 | No | — | Web |
| 18 | FTPManager Pro | 5.1 | No | — | Android, iOS, Mac, Windows |
| 19 | VShell Server | 5.1 | No | — | API, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Windows |
| 20 | Mountain Duck | 5.0 | No | — | Mac, Windows |
| 21 | Fetch | 4.9 | No | $4/mo | Mac |
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Questions about ST Explorer alternatives
What is the best alternative to ST Explorer?
WinSCP, number 1 in SFTP client software with a score of 7.8 out of 10. The others here: Filestash, CrossFTP, ExpanDrive and 16 more.
What is the best free alternative to ST Explorer?
WinSCP is the best-ranked alternative with a free plan. 8 of the 20 alternatives here publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Is there an open-source alternative to ST Explorer?
Yes: WinSCP.
How are these alternatives ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation.