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FTPManager Pro vs Viper FTP

Both stand on sftp client software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

FTPManager Pro

Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+1

FTPManager Pro combines server file management with editing, viewing, and multiple transfer options for iOS users. Pricing is listed from $1.99/mo, and the supplied facts differ on free-plan availability.

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Viper FTP

Free trial Mac

Viper FTP combines multi-protocol transfers with file tools, grouped uploads, and folder-based automation for Mac users. Review the license coverage and upgrade terms, and ensure remote encryption is supported and configured where needed.

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The facts

	FTPManager Pro	Viper FTP
Free plan	No	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows	Mac
Lowest paid plan	FTPManager Pro: $2.99, paid once	Annual Subscription: $15 a year
Plans published	1	6
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	skyjos.com	viperftp.com
On sftp client software	#19 of 31	#23 of 31

FTPManager Pro: what it does well

Supports FTP, FTPS, and SFTP over SSH
Transfers files among servers, cloud storage, and iOS
Includes a built-in text editor
Nearby iOS transfers work without Wi-Fi or LTE

What to know first

Requires iOS 15.0 or later on iPhone
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later on iPad
MDM distribution is exclusive to the Pro version

Viper FTP: what it does well

Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, WebDAV, and cloud services.
Can upload to multiple grouped servers in one action.
Folder Observer can automate uploads from a linked folder.
Can preview, edit, compare, and manage files.
Compatible with Apple silicon.

What to know first

macOS 10.13 or later required.
No free plan; trial lasts 14 days.
Encryption depends on protocol support and remote configuration.
Major upgrades may require an additional purchase or fee.

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