Core FTP
Core FTP is Windows software for transferring and managing files through multiple protocols.
What Core FTP is
Core FTP is Windows software for transferring and managing files through multiple protocols. Its free client, Core FTP LE, provides FTP client features without popup ads, advertising, spyware, or registration reminders. Transfers can use SSL, TLS, FTPS, HTTPS, or SFTP, and the software supports file synchronization, scheduled transfers, automation, and site-to-site transfers. A portable version, browser integration, and command-line operations are also listed. Core FTP Pro adds file encryption and decryption, email notifications, external program execution, and IBM Information Exchange support with command-line updates. The client includes HIPAA-compliant security, while educational institutions qualify for a free site license. Client licenses are restricted to the client software, and listed license support is by email only. License prices vary by product and quantity: for example, a Standard single-user license is listed at $24.95 per month, while another Standard single-user listing is $24.95 once. Review the specific license terms, since both billing formats appear in the listings.
Good
- Core FTP LE is free Windows software.
- Supports SSL, TLS, FTPS, HTTPS, and SFTP transfers.
- Includes synchronization, scheduled transfers, and automation.
- Portable version and browser integration are listed.
- Educational institutions qualify for a free site license.
Watch out
- Available for Windows only.
- Client licenses are limited to client software use.
- Listed license support is email only.
- Standard single-user pricing appears as monthly and one-time.
Who it suits
It suits Windows users who need FTP transfers, synchronization, scheduling, or command-line operations. Educational institutions may also want to check the free site-license option.
Verdict
Core FTP covers common transfer workflows and includes a free client, with Pro features and licenses listed separately. Check the license billing format and restrictions that match your intended use.
Plans and prices
From Core FTP's own pricing page, checked 20 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Standard single-user license | $24.95 a month | 1 user |
| Pro single-user license | $39.95 a month | 1 user |
| Standard user license, quantity 2-9 | $22.95 a month | 2-9 users |
| Pro user license, quantity 2-9 | $36.95 a month | 2-9 users |
| Standard user license, quantity 10-19 | $19.95 a month | 10-19 users |
| Pro user license, quantity 10-19 | $33.95 a month | 10-19 users |
| Standard user license, quantity 20-50 | $16.95 a month | 20-50 users |
| Pro user license, quantity 20-50 | $29.95 a month | 20-50 users |
| Standard User 20-50 | $16.95, paid once | Quantity 20-50; per license; email support only |
| Standard User 10-19 | $19.95, paid once | Quantity 10-19; per license; email support only |
| Standard User 2-9 | $22.95, paid once | Quantity 2-9; per license; email support only |
| Single User Standard | $24.95, paid once | Email support only |
| Pro User 20-50 | $29.95, paid once | Quantity 20-50; per license; email support only |
| Pro User 10-19 | $33.95, paid once | Quantity 10-19; per license; email support only |
| Pro User 2-9 | $36.95, paid once | Quantity 2-9; per license; email support only |
| Single User PRO | $39.95, paid once | Email support only |
| Core FTP LE | Free | Free Windows software |
The facts
Each one read from Core FTP's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Browser integration
- Browser integration is included among the client features.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Supported platforms
- windowschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Windows platform
- The free FTP client is software for Windows.checked 28 Sep 2026
What it does
- Client-only licenses
- Client licenses can only be used with the client software.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Command line
- The client supports command line transfers and command line operations.checked 28 Sep 2026
- EDU site license
- Educational institutions qualify for a free FTP client site license.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Email notifications
- Core FTP Pro includes email notification and external program execution.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Email support
- Listed client licenses provide email support only.checked 28 Sep 2026
- File encryption
- Core FTP Pro can encrypt and decrypt files to servers.checked 28 Sep 2026
- File synchronization
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- HIPAA security
- The client includes HIPAA compliant security.checked 28 Sep 2026
- IBM integration
- Core FTP Pro supports IBM Information Exchange with command line updates.checked 28 Sep 2026
- No advertising
- The free client has no popup ads, advertising, or spyware.checked 28 Sep 2026
- No registration prompts
- Users are not asked or reminded to register.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Paid from
- 24.95checked 20 Sep 2026
- Portable version
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Protocol coverage
- multi-protocolchecked 20 Sep 2026
- Scheduled transfers
- Core FTP Pro supports unattended scheduled FTP transfers without additional services.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Secure protocols
- Transfers can use SSL, TLS, FTPS, HTTPS, or SFTP.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Site transfers
- The software supports site to site file transfers.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Transfer automation
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
The company
- Company goal
- Core FTP states its goal is to provide the best FTP software on the internet.checked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free FTP client
- Core FTP LE is free Windows software with client FTP features.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
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