Faro
6.7#18 in ftp and sftp clientsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitFaro vs WinSCP
What both publish
| Fact | Faro | WinSCP |
|---|---|---|
| File management | Features include dual-pane browsing, drag-and-drop transfers, directory sync, continuous folder sync, and editing remote files in a local editor. | Features include common local and remote file operations, an integrated text editor and directory synchronization. |
| Protocols | It supports SFTP, FTP, FTPS, SSH, S3-compatible storage, Azure Blob, Google Cloud Storage, WebDAV, and HTTP(S). | It supports SFTP, SCP, FTP, FTPS, WebDAV and S3 file transfer protocols. |
| Support | The maker directs users to its Discord community for setup help and feedback. | 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. |
Faro plans
- Free and open sourceFree
WinSCP plans
- WinSCPFree
Pick Faro if…
Faro suits people who manage files, remote shells, and storage across multiple servers or cloud services.
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.