ST Explorer vs Xftp
| ST Explorer | Xftp | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported protocols | SFTP | SFTP (SSH2 only), FTP |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows 8+, Windows Server 2012+, Microsoft Windows Terminal Server, Citrix MetaFrame for Windows |
| SSH key authentication | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | — | 59 one-time |
| Folder synchronization | — | Yes |
| Remote file editing | — | Yes |
| Automation support | — | scheduling |
Both are listed in Best SFTP Client Software. On Freedom251, ST Explorer scores higher on our published basis.