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CrossFTP vs gFTP

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.

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. The free client is a starting point, while Pro features and Enterprise command-line or MCP components are separate options. Look elsewhere if you need published prices for Pro or Enterprise before choosing.

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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.

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The facts

	CrossFTP	gFTP
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Linux, Mac, Windows	Linux
Lowest paid plan	CrossFTP Pro: $24.99 per computer, paid once	Free or on request
Plans published	3	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	crossftp.com	gftp.org
On ftp and sftp clients	#5 of 36	#9 of 36

CrossFTP: what it does well

Works across Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Supports FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, and listed cloud storage.
Includes batch transfers, multiple accounts, previews, and search.
Lists synchronization, scheduled transfers, and transfer automation.
Portable version is available.

What to know first

The free plan's listed features exclude Pro-marked scheduling and synchronization.
Pro and Enterprise prices are not shown.
Commander and Commander MCP are Enterprise components.

gFTP: what it does well

Supports FTP, FTPS, SSH2 SFTP, and FSP.
Offers both GTK and text interfaces.
Text mode can download directory trees.
Supports transfer automation.
Lists 56 language translations.

What to know first

SSH2 SFTP requires the OpenSSH client.
The project describes Linux distribution support.
Startup purges the gftp.log file.

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