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FTPGetter vs SFTP Commander
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 trial Windows
FTPGetter combines protocol support, scheduling, synchronization checks, and transfer commands in a Windows tool. Its evaluation restrictions and Windows-only availability should be considered first.
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SFTP Commander focuses on direct macOS connections and practical remote file management across four protocols. Consider its platform restriction and lack of synchronization or automation before choosing it.
Visit SFTP CommanderThe facts
| FTPGetter | SFTP Commander | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | SFTP Commander: $5.99, paid once |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | FTPGetter | Not published |
| Website | ftpgetter.com | mplsoftware.com |
| On ftp and sftp clients | #32 of 36 | #36 of 36 |
FTPGetter: what it does well
- Supports FTP, FTPS, and SFTP
- Cron-style scheduling per profile
- Compares files by hash, date, or size
- Runs as a Windows service
- Portable version available
What to know first
- Windows-only software
- No free plan
- Evaluation limited to first two profiles
- Trial lasts 15 days
SFTP Commander: what it does well
- Supports SFTP, FTP, FTPS, and FTPES
- Resumes interrupted transfers
- Remote file and directory management
- QuickLook previews and local editing
- Bonjour server discovery
What to know first
- macOS only
- No free plan
- No synchronization or scheduled transfers
- No automation features
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