Compare the Top Free File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Software as of October 2025

What is Free File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Software?

File transfer protocol (FTP) software is software used for transferring files between different devices over a network. It allows users to upload and download files securely and efficiently. The software uses a client-server architecture, meaning one device acts as the client initiating the file transfer while the other device acts as the server receiving the data. FTP software also allows for remote access to files stored on a server, making it convenient for businesses and individuals with large amounts of data. Additionally, it supports multiple file formats and can resume interrupted transfers. Compare and read user reviews of the best Free File Transfer Protocol (FTP) software currently available using the table below. This list is updated regularly.

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    GoAnywhere MFT
    GoAnywhere MFT provides secure managed file transfer for enterprises. Deployable on-premise, in the cloud, or in hybrid environments, GoAnywhere MFT software enables organizations to exchange data among employees, customers, and trading partners, as well as between systems, securely. GoAnywhere MFT was a recipient of the Cybersecurity Excellence Award for Secure File Transfer.
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    Commander One

    Commander One

    Electronic Team, Inc.

    Commander One is the all-in-one file dual-panel file management application for Mac. It fully supports Mac M1 and M2 silicon and comes with a great interface that’s easy to maneuver and productivity-driven. The app is packed with features designed to increase the speed and ease of working with files. The ability to customize hotkeys, select specific files, show hidden files and view the entire work history and favorite files makes it amazing for those working with a lot of content. Moreover, Commander One also comes with an operation queue section, where users can see all of their files being processed, full support for archives, and a built-in viewer for text files of all kinds. Users can also choose to encrypt their files, with the super secure encryption feature that is built in and easy to set up. Power users can use the terminal emulator which also comes with the application to set up specific tasks and have full control over their workflow.
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    Starting Price: $29.99
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    Total Commander

    Total Commander

    Ghisler Software

    Total Commander, version 10.52, is a shareware file manager for Windows® 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10/11, and Windows® 3.1. Two file windows side by side. Multiple language and Unicode support. Enhanced search function. Compare files (now with editor) / synchronize directories. Quick View panel with image and video display. ZIP, 7ZIP, ARJ, LZH, RAR, UC2, TAR, GZ, CAB, ACE archive handling + plugins. Built-in FTP client with FTPS (encrypted FTP) and HTTP proxy support. Multi-rename tool. Tabbed interface, regular expressions, history+favorites buttons. Thumbnails view custom columns. Compare editor, cursor in lister, separate trees, logging, enhanced overwrite dialog, etc. Unicode names almost everywhere, long names (>259 characters), a password manager for FTP and plugins, synchronize empty dirs, 64-bit context menu, quick file filter (Ctrl+S). USB port connection via special direct transfer cable, partial branch view (Ctrl+Shift+B), and many improvements to FTP synchronizing.
    Starting Price: Free
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    Directory Opus

    Directory Opus

    GPSoftware

    Directory Opus is a complete replacement for Explorer, with far more power and functionality than any other file manager available today. Single or dual pane file display and folder trees. Tabbed interface let you keep multiple folders open and switch quickly between them. Unique Explorer Replacement mode provides a full replacement for Windows Explorer. Quickly filter, sort, group, and search your folders. Color-code your files, and assign status icons, star ratings, tags, and descriptions. View images, documents, and more. Image marking lets you sort your photos quickly and easily. Batch renaming including easy-to-use keyboard macros. View and edit file metadata. Support for FTP and archive formats like Zip, 7Zip, and RAR. Built-in tools including synchronize and duplicate file finder. Calculate folder sizes and print or export folder listings. Queue multiple file copies for improved performance. Fully configurable user interface, colors, fonts, toolbars, keyboard hotkeys, etc.
    Starting Price: $31.65 one-time payment
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    Zivver

    Zivver

    ZIVVER

    Zivver is the effortless, smart, secure digital communications platform powering the next generation of secure digital communications. Trusted by over 5,000 organizations globally, Zivver prevents data leaks caused by human error and ensures compliance. Zivver seamlessly integrates with all major email clients including Gmail, Outlook, and Microsoft 365 and features unparalleled zero-keys encryption, with smart features such as contextual machine learning powered business rules. Zivver allows anyone to share large files up to 5TB securely via their existing email client. Zivver is fully compliant with all leading data security standards, including ISO 27001, NTA 7516, GDPR, HIPPA.
    Starting Price: 0.99€/month/user
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    CompleteFTP

    CompleteFTP

    Enterprise Distributed Technologies

    From the entry-level free FTPS server, through to the powerful mid-range SFTP server for Windows, to our state-of-the-art, enterprise-level Managed File Transfer (MFT) server, the CompleteFTP family offers an edition for every application. Companies from all over the world use the CompleteFTP family of products to securely transfer confidential files. CompleteFTP is also packed with features that help you easily integrate secure file transfer into your business processes. CompleteFTP was established in 1999 and has thousands of customers including many large successful organisations such as NASA, BUPA, 3 Italia, TeliaSonera, Artemis Investment Management LLP, Tigers Ltd, Witham Health Services and many more.
    Starting Price: $349
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    Wing FTP Server
    Wing FTP Server is an easy-to-use, powerful, and free FTP server software for Windows, Linux, Mac OS, and Solaris. It supports multiple file transfer protocols, including FTP, FTPS, HTTP, HTTPS, and SFTP, giving your clients flexibility in how they connect to the server. And it provides admins with a web-based interface to administrate the server from anywhere. You can also monitor server performance and online sessions and even receive email notifications about various events taking place on the server. Just with a web browser, you can administrate the server anytime, anywhere. Use the event manager to execute Lua script, send an email notification or run 3rd party program. Wing FTP can be clustered by Wing Gateway to deploy a simple load balancing solution. All the FTP transactions will be captured into a database, you can analyze it and generate reports in real-time. Allows you to map virtual directories to physical directories.
    Starting Price: $199 one time payment
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    TeraCopy

    TeraCopy

    Code Sector

    In case of a copy error TeraCopy will try to recover. If unable to recover in the worst case scenario it will simply skip the problematic file, not terminating the entire transfer. It can also wait for network or device reconnection. Unnecessary files can be skipped to reduce the transfer time. During the process, TeraCopy shows detected errors, and allows you to fix the problem by recopying only the problematic files. TeraCopy can verify files after they have been copied to ensure that they are identical. This is done by comparing hashes of source and target files. TeraCopy can optionally show a confirmation dialog on every drag and drop operation. It can prevent you from moving folders accidentally from one location to another. TeraCopy can keep history of recently used directories, as well as show folders which are open in Explorer and other file managers.
    Starting Price: $29.95 one-time payment
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    WISE-FTP

    WISE-FTP

    WISE-FTP

    Thanks to WISE-FTP you are able to connect to any FTP server. WISE-FTP supports all protocols, for example, FTP, SFTP, FTPS, or FTPES. Secure authentication and file transfer are held at the maximum security level, through the SSH File Transfer Protocol (SETP) or the FTPS protocol. Manage your FTP servers with useful features, including deleting, renaming, copying, or setting the properties of files and directories, and much more. Never forget to upload and download files to FTP servers, the task planner of WISE-FTP allows automated file transfers following your specified schedules. To save you valuable time, WISE-FTP offers many features, including simultaneous transmission, web-optimized uploads, a macro recorder, or saved transfer tasks. Synchronize files and directories, including their sub-directories, between your local system and FTP servers automatically. That way, you will always have the latest changes online.
    Starting Price: Free
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    WinSCP

    WinSCP

    WinSCP

    WinSCP is a popular SFTP client and FTP client for Microsoft Windows! Copy files between a local computer and remote servers using FTP, FTPS, SCP, SFTP, WebDAV, or S3 file transfer protocols. WinSCP is an open source free SFTP client, FTP client, WebDAV client, S3 client and SCP client for Windows. Its main function is file transfer between a local and a remote computer. Beyond this, WinSCP offers scripting and basic file manager functionality. Graphical user interface, translated into many languages. Integration with Windows (drag & drop, URL, shortcut icons). All common operations with files, and support for SFTP and SCP protocols over SSH and FTP and WebDAV and S3 protocols. Batch file scripting and command-line interface and .NET assembly for advanced programming tasks. Directory synchronization in several semi or fully-automatic ways. Integrated text editor, shares site settings with PuTTY, and supports password, keyboard-interactive, public key, and Kerberos authentication.
    Starting Price: Free
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    Send Anywhere
    Send your photos and videos in their original size to your PC, share them with your friends, and transfer your music files to your iPhone. You can send it anywhere you want instantly, for free. No login or registration is required. A security key that lets you send and receive files on Send Anywhere. It will be generated after selecting files. When the key is entered on the receiving device, files will be sent instantly. You can generate a link and share it with multiple people, links are valid for 48 hours. Send a notification to receiving devices, allowing them to receive files without having to enter a key. Received music files can be played right in the app! You can even make a music playlist of your own and send the file to your friends. Received Video files can be played in Send Anywhere's simple video player! Even multi-language subtitles are supported! Free your iPhone from iTunes. Implemented member withdrawal function.
    Starting Price: Free
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    Fling
    Fling FTP Sync Software is typically used to maintain a website on a remote-hosted server or to automate backup of folders. The software supports both Internet file transfer protocol (FTP) and network file transfer. Upload files automatically when changes are detected or at preset intervals. Manually upload files by selecting Fling and then Upload from the right-click menu within Windows Explorer. Set up multiple folders to upload to their own destinations. Software as a service (SaaS), Fling continues to automate file transfers when logged off. Can be integrated or linked to other programs using command line arguments to create automation upload systems.
    Starting Price: $34.99 one-time payment
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    Blaze Transfer

    Blaze Transfer

    Blaze Transfer

    Blaze Transfer is a secure platform, designed for swift and safe large file transfers. It employs Post-quantum end-to-end encryption, protecting files from threats of quantum and classical computers while ensuring rapid transfers. Key features of Blaze Transfer include Collaborative Workspaces for unlimited file sharing between workspaces, enhancing team and client collaborations. It allows large files transfer of any type, from any location, on any device, removing concerns about security and size. The platform also supports interaction with external, non-BLAZE users, offering a secure upload and download portal operated by a unique shared security key for file exchange. Blaze Transfer's File Transfer History feature provides a detailed record of past transfers, enabling users to review, download, reshare, and manage file expiration dates with ease. To manage files easily, BLAZE Transfer provides OneDrive integration to transfer your files directly to your Drive.
    Starting Price: €5/user/month
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    SmartParse

    SmartParse

    SmartParse

    SmartParse is a tool that simplifies data migration from any flat file to any API with minimal setup, offering a quick, low-code solution for integrating systems. With high scalability, it can manage files from a few rows to millions of lines.
    Starting Price: $0
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    GigaTribe

    GigaTribe

    Gigatribe

    All your files remain on your hard drive eliminating the need to transfer them to an external server. In just a few clicks you can share and also find files as if you were in a virtual library. You will see files as they were organized on the hard drive and you can download them in their original format. Files you have decided to share are not stored on another company’s servers. You keep your data under your control. Once you select which folders you want to share, the contents of those folders are instantly accessible to your friends. You don't spend time uploading your files for your contacts. You let your contacts browse your shared folders and download the files they need. Each contact can both share and download. The more contacts you invite the more content you get. Your community continues to grow and more files become available.
    Starting Price: $2.50 per month
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    Buru SFTP Server
    A reliable and secure SFTP and SSH server for Windows. Free for non-commercial use. Unlimited users. Unlimited connections. Virtual path mappings. Password and public key authentication. Web-based administration. Command line interface. Easily set up the SFTP on Desktop or Server Windows. Using standard SFTP protocol makes it easy to exchange files with machines running different operating systems such as Windows, Linux or macOS. Buru SFTP server supports all major moderm ciphers to make data transfer secure and reliable. Legacy algorithms supported as well. Use the web admin application to manage the Buru Server. Or connect via SSH and run Windows command line applications remotely. The server is completely free for personal, academy and other non-commercial use.
    Starting Price: $299 per server
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    SendThisFile

    SendThisFile

    SendThisFile

    Our technology easily removes size limitations that are typical with corporate or even free email accounts. Sending large files shouldn't have to be complicated and with a free account with SendThisFile, it's not. With our professional level encryption, your privacy remains intact. With our large file sharing products, you can send any size file to anyone. The best part is, your recipient's location doesn't matter, and they won't even need to create an account. It's the only resource you need for digital data delivery. You can use a Filebox to receive large files. Each Filebox is hosted on its own unique URL and provides users with simple step-by-step instructions for uploading and sharing files. Just give your personalized link to any person who you'd to receive files from and ask them to use it to send the files. It's easy for them and you. They won't even need a SendThisFile account.
    Starting Price: $4.95 per month
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    SQLBackupAndFTP

    SQLBackupAndFTP

    SQLBackupAndFTP

    No more complicated configuration, just a single form to automate backups: select databases, backup (full, diff, tran log), encrypt, compress, send to a folder, FTP or cloud service. SQLBackupAndFTP is a software that backups SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL Server databases, performs regular full, differential, and transaction log backups, runs file/folder backup, zips and encrypts the backups, stores them on a network or on an FTP server or in the cloud (Amazon S3 and others - we're constantly adding more), removes old backups, and sends an e-mail confirmation on the job's success or failure. SQLBackupAndFTP is ideal for any SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Azure SQL, or Amazon RDS SQL database where backups should be sent to FTP, SFTP, FTPS, NAS, local or network folder, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, Amazon S3 (and any S3-Compatible storage), Azure Storage, Backblaze B2, Yandex.Disk. It is especially useful for any SQL Server versions, including Azure SQL and Amazon RDS SQL.
    Starting Price: $39
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    Classic FTP

    Classic FTP

    NCH Software

    Classic FTP is the most stable and comprehensive FTP client program available and is very easy to use. Easily maintain your website with this FTP client. Upload or download files quickly and easily. Secure file transfer using FTP SSL. Compatible with all popular FTP servers. The intuitive user interface makes uploading files to the internet easy. The synchronize tool checks local and remote folders for the most up-to-date copies of everything. Easily drag and drop files in and out of Classic FTP. Supports the secure FTP protocol (SSL). Compatible with all popular FTP servers. Runs on both Windows and Apple Mac OS X. Easy setup wizard to help you establish FTP site connections. Intuitive FTP file transfer software to easily and securely maintain files on your website. Works on Windows 10, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 & 11. Works on 64-bit Windows and macOS 10.5 or above. A free version of Classic FTP is available for non-commercial use only.
    Starting Price: $16.97 one-time payment
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    mSafe

    mSafe

    mSafe

    mSafe was founded as one the earliest and safest ways to send big files around the world. mSafe is easy in use and trusted by big banks, airports railways and many other big companies. With mSafe you open an account within 30 seconds. It's always two factor and then you can upload files and add the person or company to share your files with.
    Starting Price: $6.99 per month
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    INNORIX

    INNORIX

    INNORIX

    With advanced technology beyond the limits of the market, providing the unique value that only INNORIX customers can achieve. High-performance file transfer solutions that perfectly transfer 10TB large files and 1,000,000 multiple files in a single process. A wide range of IP cameras from 2MP to 4K dome, bullet, PTZ cameras and long-distance military cameras. INNORIX is an enterprise IT solution provider with 3 head offices and 500 global partner companies in 8 countries, providing IT products to over 5,000 global customers, such as global companies, government agencies, public institutions and small and medium-sized enterprises. INNOIRX products are elaborately designed and provide advanced features and the highest performance in the industry, and continue to increasingly satisfy users, operators and engineers alike. INNORIX products are developed with advanced innovative technology that adapts to the high-performance demands of global enterprises.
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