FileZilla Alternatives

Best for: Windows SFTP, SCP, FTP, WebDAV and S3 transfers

WinSCP is a strong Windows alternative to FileZilla for users who want SFTP, FTP, FTPS, SCP, WebDAV and S3 support in a familiar file-manager interface. It is especially relevant for admins and developers who value scripting, synchronization, saved sessions and detailed documentation.

Pricing: Free software under the GNU GPL.

Best for: Legacy FileZilla fork for encrypted stored passwords

FileZilla Secure was a modified FileZilla client focused on encrypting stored FTP passwords. It should be treated as an old fork rather than a mainstream current alternative, because FileZilla later added master-password support and the fork needs manual review for maintenance, downloads and security status.

Pricing: Pricing and current licensing were not confidently verified from current official material.

Best for: Dual-pane Windows file manager with FTP workflow support

Total Commander is a dual-pane file manager for Windows with long-standing support for file operations, archives, synchronization and FTP-oriented workflows. It is less like a dedicated FTP-only client and more like a power-user file manager that can also help with remote file tasks.

Pricing: Windows version is shareware; mobile versions are described as free by the vendor.

Best for: Mac and Windows FTP, SFTP, WebDAV and cloud browser

Cyberduck is a libre server and cloud storage browser for macOS and Windows. Compared with FileZilla, it is attractive when users want FTP, SFTP, WebDAV and major cloud storage connections in a simpler bookmark-driven interface rather than a traditional transfer-queue-heavy FTP layout.

Pricing: Free software; donation keys or app-store purchases can remove donation prompts and support development.

Best for: Terminal dual-pane file manager for Linux and Unix-like systems

GNU Midnight Commander is a terminal-based dual-pane file manager. It is relevant for Linux and Unix-like users who prefer keyboard-driven file management on local or remote systems, especially over SSH sessions where a graphical FTP client is inconvenient.

Pricing: Free software released under the GNU General Public License.

Best for: GNOME desktop file manager with network file browsing

GNOME Files, historically known as Nautilus, is the default file manager for the GNOME desktop. It is not a direct FileZilla replacement for heavy FTP queues, but it can suit Linux users who want integrated local and network file browsing inside the desktop environment.

Pricing: Free and open-source GNOME desktop software.

Best for: Native macOS file transfer client for servers and cloud services

Transmit is a polished macOS file transfer client from Panic. It fits users who want a native Mac interface for FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, S3 and supported cloud services, and who are comfortable paying for a commercial app instead of using a free cross-platform client.

Pricing: Official site lists a free trial and a one-time purchase for Transmit 5; verify current price before publishing.

Best for: Discontinued Firefox FTP add-on

FireFTP was a Firefox add-on for FTP transfers, but it should not be presented as a normal current FileZilla alternative. The developer states that support and development ended after Firefox removed support for the legacy add-on model, so this item is mainly historical.

Pricing: Historically free; current licensing and usable download status need review.

Best for: Free dual-panel Windows file manager

Multi Commander is a free dual-panel file manager for Windows. It is relevant for FileZilla users who mainly want a stronger local file manager with tabs, two panels and productivity tools, rather than a dedicated FTP/SFTP client as the center of the workflow.

Pricing: Official documentation describes Multi Commander as completely free.

Best for: macOS dual-pane file manager and FTP/SFTP client

ForkLift is a macOS dual-pane file manager and file transfer client. It is a good comparison point for Mac users who want local file management, remote SFTP/FTP connections and a more Finder-like native experience than FileZilla provides.

Pricing: Commercial app with a free trial; verify the current license terms and price on the store page.

Best for: Multi-cloud file manager, transfer and sync tool

Air Explorer is a multi-cloud file manager for Windows and Mac, with Android also available. It is more cloud-focused than FileZilla, helping users transfer, sync, back up and encrypt files across services such as Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox and S3-compatible storage.

Pricing: Free edition exists; Pro is offered in one-year, two-year and lifetime options for one device.

Best for: Simple Windows WebDAV, FTP, SFTP and cloud client

CarotDAV is a lightweight Windows client for WebDAV, FTP, FTPS, SFTP and several online storage services. It can be useful for users who want a simple Explorer-like remote file client, but its maintenance status and service compatibility should be reviewed before highlighting it strongly.

Pricing: Official page describes CarotDAV as free of charge.

Best for: Commercial Windows FTP, SFTP, WebDAV and cloud transfer client

SmartFTP is a commercial Windows client for FTP, FTPS, SFTP, WebDAV, cloud storage and SSH-related workflows. It is relevant for users who want a paid Windows transfer client with editions, support materials and advanced protocol coverage, but pricing should be verified before publication.

Pricing: Official price list changes over time and varies by edition; verify the current edition before publishing.

Best for: Free cross-platform FTP, SFTP and cloud transfer client

FTP Rush is a free file transfer client covering FTP, SFTP and cloud storage workflows across desktop and mobile platforms. It is a useful replacement candidate when users want tabbed connections, drag-and-drop transfers and server-to-server transfers beyond classic FTP-only work.

Pricing: Official site describes FTP Rush as free file transfer software.

Best for: Open-source FTP/SFTP sync to a self-owned server

FTPbox is an open-source tool designed to synchronize files with a user-owned server over FTP, SFTP or FTPS. It is more of a Dropbox-like sync concept than a full FileZilla-style transfer client, and the project appears old enough that maintenance should be checked before publishing prominently.

Pricing: GitHub repository lists GPLv3 licensing; current packaging status needs review.

Best for: Cross-platform open-source dual-pane file manager with remote protocols

Double Commander is a free, open-source dual-pane file manager inspired by Total Commander. It supports FTP, FTPS, FTPES, SCP and SFTP workflows, making it a practical addition for users who want cross-platform file management plus remote transfer support.

Pricing: Free and open source under the GNU GPL.

Best for: Mount FTP, SFTP, WebDAV and cloud storage as local drives

Mountain Duck mounts server and cloud storage as a disk in Finder on macOS or File Explorer on Windows. It is not a traditional queue-based FTP client, but it is highly relevant for users who prefer working with remote files through the operating system file manager.

Pricing: Commercial app with a trial and registration key; verify current price before publishing.

Best for: Command-line cloud sync, transfer, migration and mount tool

rclone is a command-line tool for managing, syncing, mounting and migrating files across cloud storage providers and transfer protocols. It is best for technical users who prefer scripts, automation and reproducible transfer jobs over a graphical FTP interface.

Pricing: Free and open-source software.

Best for: macOS dual-pane file manager with FTP/SFTP and cloud support

Commander One is a macOS dual-pane file manager with FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, cloud-drive and archive features. It is a useful Mac-focused alternative for users who want local file management and remote connections in one Finder-style productivity app.

Pricing: Free mode is available; advanced FTP and cloud features are tied to the Pro version.

Best for: Mount cloud, FTP and SFTP storage as local drives

CloudMounter lets users mount cloud storage and FTP/SFTP servers as local drives on macOS and Windows. It is relevant for people who want remote storage integrated into Finder or File Explorer rather than a separate FTP-client workflow.

Pricing: Free/trial and paid subscription options exist; verify current plans on the vendor page.