FTPGetter
6.4#26 in ftp and sftp clientsWindows
VisitFTPGetter vs WinSCP
What both publish
| Fact | FTPGetter | WinSCP |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | The features page lists username and password, PKCS12 keys, PEM, and ANSI DER client certificates for secure FTP server authentication. | Documented authentication methods include password, keyboard-interactive, public key and Kerberos; WinSCP also integrates with Pageant for SSH public-key authentication. |
| Founded | FTPGetter Team says it was founded in 2003. | 2000 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Purpose | FTPGetter automates scheduled FTP and SFTP uploads, downloads, and synchronization between a computer and remote servers. | WinSCP is an open source file manager and client for transferring files between a local computer and remote computers. |
| Support | Technical support is available to registered users and evaluators; registered users are promised a reply within 24 hours. | 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. |
FTPGetter plans
No prices published.
WinSCP plans
- WinSCPFree
Pick FTPGetter if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.