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FTPGetter vs WS_FTP Professional
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.
Visit FTPGetter Paid Windows
Choose WS_FTP Professional if you need a Windows client with multi-protocol support and file synchronization, scheduling, or automation. The main reasons to look elsewhere are its paid-only plans and Windows-only platform listing.
Visit WS_FTP ProfessionalThe facts
| FTPGetter | WS_FTP Professional | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | See the plans |
| Plans published | None | 3 |
| Maker | FTPGetter | WS_FTP Professional |
| Website | ftpgetter.com | progress.com |
| On ftp and sftp clients | #32 of 36 | #28 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
WS_FTP Professional: what it does well
- Supports multiple transfer protocols.
- Includes file synchronization.
- Can schedule transfers.
- Includes transfer automation.
- Multiple-user plan includes five licenses.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- The listed platform is Windows.
- The lowest listed plan includes community support.
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