17.9
Open-source Windows software handling SFTP, SCP, S3 and FTP transfers.
Free planOpen sourceWindows
Best FTP and SFTP Clients in 2026
FTP and SFTP clients move files between devices and servers; check Android availability and protocol coverage first when choosing. Compare supported platforms, file synchronization, scheduled transfers, automation, concurrent transfers, portable versions, and pricing. Android support varies, while Windows, macOS, and Linux coverage is also listed.
27.9
macOS and Windows transfer tool with synchronization and a free tier.
Free planmacOSWindows
37.8
Paid FTP server software available for Android, iOS, Linux, web and Windows.
AndroidiOSWeb
- 4
FileZilla Client
FileZilla Client is a free FTP solution for transferring files, with support for FTP, FTPS, and SFTP.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.7Free plan - 5
FTP Commander
Android and Windows software for FTP, FTPS and SFTP transfers with a free tier.
Free planAndroidWindows7.6$49.95 one-time - 6
FTP Rush
Multi-protocol client with file synchronization and scheduled transfers for several platforms.
Free planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS7.5Free plan - 7
CrossFTP
Linux, macOS and Windows software for multi-protocol transfers, sync and scheduling.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.5$24.99 one-time - 87.2
- 9
Core FTP
Windows multi-protocol client with a free plan, synchronization and scheduled transfers.
Windows7.1 - 107.0$59.99 one-time
- 117.0$59.95 one-time
- 12
7.0Free plan - 13
Fetch
Fetch is a paid Mac file transfer program for moving files between a Macintosh and another computer, including publishing and maintaining websites.
macOS6.9 - 14
sFTP Client
Multi-protocol client available as a browser extension and for desktop systems.
ExtensionLinuxmacOSWindows6.8 - 156.8From $15 a year
- 166.7Free plan
- 176.7Free plan
- 18
Faro
Faro is a free, MIT-licensed desktop client for file transfers, remote shells, and storage across servers and cloud services.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.7Free plan - 19
FTPManager Pro
FTP, FTPS and SFTP manager for Android, iPhone, iPad, Mac and Windows.
AndroidiOSmacOSWindows6.7$2.99 one-time - 20
Yummy FTP Pro
macOS6.5$29.99 one-time - 21
FQB Transfer
FQB Transfer is a macOS file-transfer client for developers, system administrators, agencies, teams, and businesses managing remote servers.
Free planmacOS6.5Free plan - 226.5Free plan
- 23
EditPlus
Windows6.5$35 one-time - 246.4From $24.99 a year
- 256.4Free plan
Choosing well
Which platforms does it need to run on?
Choose a client that supports the device you plan to use. Android apps are available in this category, alongside Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and API options.
Check the platform column before installing, especially if you need the same workflow across a phone and a computer.
Which protocols does it support?
Protocol coverage determines which servers a client can connect to, so match the listed protocols with your server setup.
Look for FTP and SFTP support where required, then review the tool's protocol details before choosing.
Does it handle the transfers you need?
File synchronization, scheduled transfers, transfer automation, and concurrent transfers describe how a client manages recurring or larger jobs.
If you need unattended work, check scheduled-transfer and automation support. For parallel jobs, compare concurrent-transfer support.
What pricing and licence terms fit?
Check whether the client has a free plan, a trial, or a paid starting price. FileZilla Client, WinSCP, FTP Rush, lftp, gFTP, and NcFTP list free plans; Faro is open source.
Cyberduck and Core FTP list free plans with paid options, while SmartFTP lists a trial without a free plan.
Do you need a portable version?
A portable version can run without a standard installation. Compare this field if you move a client between computers or use a restricted system.
Questions people ask
Which FTP clients have Android apps?
Android support is listed for clients in this category. Check each item's supported-platform details to confirm Android availability before installing.
What should I compare in an FTP client?
Compare protocol coverage, supported platforms, pricing, synchronization, scheduled transfers, automation, concurrent transfers, and portable-version support.
Are there free FTP and SFTP clients?
Yes. FileZilla Client, WinSCP, FTP Rush, lftp, gFTP, and NcFTP list free plans. Other clients list free plans, trials, or paid pricing.
Which FTP clients are open source?
Faro is listed as open source. Check the licence details if code access or modification matters to you.
Can an FTP client run on Windows and macOS?
Platform support differs by client. Windows and macOS are both covered in the comparison, so check the supported-platform entry for the tool you want.