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Best FTP and SFTP Clients in 2026

FTP and SFTP clients support file transfers between systems, with different options for protocols, platforms, and repeat workflows. Compared on protocol coverage and supported platforms, they can be weighed against the servers and devices you use. Concurrent transfers, file synchronization, scheduled transfers, and transfer automation speak to how you handle routine or recurring work. WinSCP, FileZilla Client, and Cyberduck are among the options shown, alongside lftp and CrossFTP. A portable version, free plan, and paid-from pricing add practical points to consider for your setup and transfer habits.

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    WinSCP

    by WinSCP
    Free plan Open source Windows

    WinSCP combines file transfers with file management, synchronization, and automation tools for Windows.

    8.9 Free plan Visit site
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    FileZilla Client

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Choose FileZilla Client if you need a free client for FTP, FTPS, or SFTP on Linux, macOS, or Windows. If you need the cloud service support described for FileZilla Pro, that is a separate product.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    FTP Rush

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

    FTP Rush offers broad protocol and service support alongside scheduled and scripted transfer options. Check the standard Windows requirement if that is your intended version.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Cyberduck

    Free plan MacWindows

    Cyberduck covers transfers, synchronization and file access across a broad set of services. Review its platform requirements and protocol-specific modification-date limitation before choosing it.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $10 Visit site
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    CrossFTP

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Choose CrossFTP for file transfers across FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, and the listed cloud services, especially if you need a client for multiple operating systems.

    7.3 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
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    NcFTP

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    NcFTP offers a range of FTP tools, including resumable downloads and background transfers.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Faro

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Faro combines file management across server and cloud backends with shell access and optional agent integration. Note the read-only HTTP(S) support and unsigned builds before choosing it.

    7.2 Open source Visit site
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    lftp

    Free plan Linux

    lftp covers a wide range of transfer protocols and automation tasks from the Linux command line. Readers should note the differing version labels and the stated limit on author support.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    gFTP

    Free plan Linux

    gFTP offers several protocols and two interface types at no cost. SFTP users need OpenSSH, and users connecting to self-signed FTPS servers may need to adjust certificate verification.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Core FTP

    Free plan Windows

    Core FTP LE covers common transfer and automation tasks without charge, while Pro adds encryption and other listed capabilities.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $24.95 · 45-day trial Visit site
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    FTP Commander

    by FTP Commander
    Free plan AndroidWindows

    FTP Commander offers basic transfer functions in a free download, with synchronization and remote-management options in its paid editions.

    6.9 Free plan · paid from $49.95 · 30-day trial Visit site
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    FQB Transfer

    by FQB Transfer
    Free plan Mac

    Choose FQB Transfer if you need a macOS client for several server protocols, concurrent transfers, synchronization, or remote editing.

    6.7 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
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    AndFTP

    by AndFTP
    Free plan Android

    Choose AndFTP if you need an Android client for multiple FTP-family servers, file management, and resumable transfers.

    6.7 Free plan Visit site
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    FTPie

    by FTPie
    Free plan Windows

    FTPie brings file transfers and file tools together for Windows, with broader storage and automation capabilities in Pro.

    6.7 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
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    BackendsideFTP

    Free plan Windows

    Choose BackendsideFTP if you need a free Windows client for FTP, FTPS, or SFTP transfers, with queue controls and saved connections.

    6.6 Free plan Visit site
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    ALDrive

    by ALDrive
    Free plan Windows

    ALDrive covers several file-transfer protocols and supports transfers across multiple sites, but its free-use terms are geographically and commercially limited.

    6.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Staff-FTP

    by Staff-FTP
    Free plan Windows

    Staff-FTP combines FTP and FXP transfers with encryption, scripting, custom commands, and server-management tools.

    6.6 Free plan Visit site
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    FTPUSE

    Free plan Windows

    FTPUSE offers a free way to expose an FTP share as a local drive on its listed Windows systems. Its protocol and supported-system limits matter when checking fit.

    6.5 Free plan Visit site
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    SmartFTP

    Free trial Windows

    SmartFTP provides broad protocol coverage and progressively expanded editions for Windows file-transfer work.

    6.0 30-day trial Visit site
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    sFTP Client

    by sFTP Client
    Free trial ExtensionLinuxMac+1

    Choose sFTP Client if you need multi-protocol transfers on Windows, macOS or Linux, especially with scheduling or automation.

    6.0 Free plan Visit site
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    CuteFTP

    Free trial Windows

    CuteFTP provides broad protocol coverage, transfer automation, synchronization, and an HTML editor in a Windows client.

    5.9 Visit site
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    FTPShell Client

    Free trial Windows

    FTPShell Client combines multiple transfer protocols with synchronization, scheduling, automation, archive handling, and editing tools.

    5.8 Free plan · paid from $59.95 · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Robo-FTP

    by Robo-FTP
    Free trial APIWebWindows

    Robo-FTP combines extensive transfer automation, scheduling, protocol coverage, and security controls for Windows environments.

    5.8 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Serv-U FTP Server

    by Serv-U FTP Server
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    Serv-U FTP Server combines file transfer access with administration, quotas and transfer automation.

    5.8 From $55/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    FileZilla Pro

    by FileZilla Pro
    Paid WindowsMacLinux

    FileZilla Pro offers multi-protocol transfers and synchronization across three desktop platforms.

    5.7 From €12.99/yr Visit site

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