Cyberduck
7.9#2 in ftp and sftp clientsFree planFree planmacOSWindows
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What both publish
| Fact | Cyberduck | WinSCP |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | SFTP supports strong ciphers, public-key authentication and two-factor authentication. | Documented authentication methods include password, keyboard-interactive, public key and Kerberos; WinSCP also integrates with Pageant for SSH public-key authentication. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Cyberduck is licensed under the GPL and its source code is available on GitHub. | A user review describes WinSCP as great Open Source software. |
| Protocols | It supports FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, SMB, OpenStack Swift, Google Cloud Storage, Amazon S3, Azure, Backblaze B2, OneDrive, SharePoint, Google Drive, Box, Dropbox and other services. | It supports SFTP, SCP, FTP, FTPS, WebDAV and S3 file transfer protocols. |
| Support | Support is provided through community help, documentation, a public bug tracker and [email protected]. | WinSCP provides troubleshooting documentation and a support forum monitored by its development team, with sensible guideline-following posts answered within two business days on average. |
Cyberduck plans
- Registration key$10 a month
- Free softwareFree
- Registration key contribution$10, paid once
WinSCP plans
- WinSCPFree
Pick Cyberduck if…
Cyberduck suits Mac and Windows users who need to browse servers or cloud storage and transfer or synchronize files across supported services. It may also suit users who prefer GPL-licensed software without an account requirement.
Pick WinSCP if…
WinSCP suits Windows users who need to move or manage files between a local computer and remote systems. Its scripting, command-line, and .NET options also suit users automating transfers.