Fetch
Fetch is a paid Mac file transfer program for moving files between a Macintosh and another computer, including publishing and maintaining websites.
What Fetch is
Fetch is a paid Mac file transfer program for moving files between a Macintosh and another computer, including publishing and maintaining websites. It connects through FTP, SFTP, and FTPS, with encryption available through SFTP and FTPS. The Finder-modeled file list supports server-side editing and Quick Look previews. Its Mirror command synchronizes folders or uploads changed files, while WebView associates server files with webpage addresses. Fetch can resume stalled or failed uploads and downloads and supports Unicode file names. Security options include Mac keychain password storage, one-time passwords, and challenge-response systems. Version 5.8.3 requires macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later; the maker says there is no Windows version. Fetch does not connect to S3 or WebDAV servers and does not provide hosting. A 15-day trial is available, with a Single User License listed at $29 a month.
Good
- Supports FTP, SFTP, and FTPS
- Finder-style file management
- Folder synchronization with Mirror
- Resumes stalled or failed transfers
- Quick Look and Unicode filenames
Watch out
- macOS only; no Windows version
- No S3 or WebDAV transfers
- No file or website hosting
- Paid after a 15-day trial
Who it suits
Fetch suits Mac users who transfer files over FTP, SFTP, or FTPS and maintain websites from macOS.
Verdict
Fetch provides Mac-focused file transfers, synchronization, and website publishing tools with several protocol and authentication options. Its macOS requirement and lack of S3, WebDAV, and hosting support define its limits.
Plans and prices
From Fetch's own pricing page, checked 20 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| 10–99 Users | $24 a month | 10–99 users |
| 100–999 Users | $18 a month | 100–999 users |
| 1,000+ Users | $12 a month | 1,000 or more users |
| Single User Upgrade | $10 a month | Existing license required |
| 10–99 User Upgrades | $8 a month | 10–99 users · Existing licenses required |
| 100–999 User Upgrades | $6 a month | 100–999 users · Existing licenses required |
| 1,000+ User Upgrades | $4 a month | 1,000 or more users · Existing licenses required |
| Multi-User License (1,000 or more users) | $12, paid once | 1,000 or more users · per user |
| Multi-User License (100–999 users) | $18, paid once | 100–999 users · per user |
| Multi-User License (10–99 users) | $24, paid once | 10–99 users · per user |
| Single User License | $29, paid once | One user |
The facts
Each one read from Fetch's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- File management
- Its Finder-modeled file list supports editing files on a server, Quick Look previews, and folder synchronization with the Mirror command.checked 7 Oct 2026
- File synchronization
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Integration limits
- Fetch does not support connecting or transferring files to S3 or WebDAV servers.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Not a hosting provider
- Fetch Softworks says it does not provide servers or a service for storing websites or files.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Paid from
- 29checked 20 Sep 2026
- Privacy
- Fetch Softworks says it uses customers’ personal information only to sell and support its products.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Protocol coverage
- ftp-ftps-sftpchecked 20 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Fetch is a Mac file transfer program for moving files between a Macintosh and another computer, including publishing and maintaining websites.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Section 508
- Fetch is partially compliant with Section 508 standards.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Security
- Fetch supports SFTP and FTPS encryption, Mac keychain password storage, one-time passwords, and challenge-response systems.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- Fetch Softworks offers support during the licensing process and provides online help and FAQs.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Transfer automation
- Nochecked 20 Sep 2026
- Transfer protocols
- Fetch supports FTP, SFTP, and FTP with TLS/SSL (FTPS).checked 7 Oct 2026
- Transfers
- Fetch can automatically resume stalled or failed uploads and downloads, and supports Unicode file names.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Web publishing
- WebView associates server files with webpage addresses, and Mirror can upload changed files in a folder to help maintain a website.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2000checked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Nochecked 20 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Platform and compatibility
- Fetch 5.8.3 is available for Mac and requires macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later; the maker says there is no Windows version.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- macoschecked 20 Sep 2026
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