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ALDrive vs sFTP Client
Both stand on ftp and sftp clients. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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. The maker recommends Windows 10 or 11 and states that support for older Windows versions ended with v2.13.
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Free trial ExtensionLinuxMac+1
Choose sFTP Client if you need multi-protocol transfers on Windows, macOS or Linux, especially with scheduling or automation. Its freemium model includes a free plan; check the product page to see whether its offering fits your transfer needs.
Visit sFTP ClientThe facts
| ALDrive | sFTP Client | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Extension, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | ALDrive | sFTP Client |
| Website | altools.co.kr | sftpapp.com |
| On ftp and sftp clients | #16 of 36 | #20 of 36 |
ALDrive: what it does well
- Supports FTP, FTP over SSL/TLS, SFTP, and WebDAV.
- Offers public-key and private-key authentication.
- Connects to multiple sites at once.
- Imports site maps from FileZilla and other programs.
- Tracks transfers in a tree-view window.
What to know first
- Free use is limited to noncommercial personal use in South Korea.
- Use outside South Korea requires separate permission.
- Windows versions below Windows 10 are no longer supported.
sFTP Client: what it does well
- Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux.
- Supports multiple protocols.
- Offers scheduled transfers.
- Includes transfer automation.
- Has a free plan.
What to know first
- The listed platform support is limited to Windows, macOS and Linux.
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