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Robo-FTP vs SmartFTP
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.
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Robo-FTP combines extensive transfer automation, scheduling, protocol coverage, and security controls for Windows environments. Buyers should request pricing and check whether the Windows-only deployment fits their setup.
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SmartFTP provides broad protocol coverage and progressively expanded editions for Windows file-transfer work. The trial allows evaluation, while buyers should match cloud, scheduling, and credential requirements to the edition and license type.
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| Robo-FTP | SmartFTP | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | SmartFTP Professional Subscription: $79.99 per user a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 12 |
| Maker | Robo-FTP | Not published |
| Website | robo-ftp.com | smartftp.com |
| On ftp and sftp clients | #23 of 36 | #19 of 36 |
Robo-FTP: what it does well
- More than 150 scripting commands
- Supports FTP, SFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, and AS2
- Scheduler includes calendars and holiday exclusions
- Integrity checks include CRC and SHA methods
- Fully functional 30-day trial
What to know first
- No free plan
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Supported platform is Windows
- Enterprise features require the Enterprise Framework
SmartFTP: what it does well
- Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and WebDAV
- File synchronization and transfer automation
- 30-day unrestricted Enterprise trial
- Transfer resume and integrity verification
- Windows 11 x64 and Arm64 builds
What to know first
- No free plan
- Windows-only platform
- Some cloud integrations require higher editions
- Enterprise add-ons cost extra
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