FileZilla Secure Alternatives

Best for: General FTP, FTPS, and SFTP transfers

FileZilla is the official open-source FTP client behind the FileZilla name. It supports FTP, FTPS, and SFTP and remains a familiar choice for website uploads and server file management. It is a more appropriate comparison target than FileZilla Secure because it has an identifiable official project, documentation, downloads, and current release information.

Pricing: The standard FileZilla Client is free and open source; FileZilla Pro is a separate paid product.

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

WinSCP is a Windows file transfer client for SFTP, SCP, FTP, FTPS, WebDAV, and S3. It is useful for users who want a maintained Windows-focused alternative with a dual-pane file manager, synchronization tools, scripting, and documentation for automated transfer workflows.

Pricing: Free open-source software; users should verify installer and donation options on the official site.

Best for: FTP/SFTP and cloud storage browser

Cyberduck is a libre server and cloud storage browser for Mac and Windows. It covers traditional FTP and SFTP needs while also supporting WebDAV, S3-compatible storage, Azure, Google Drive, Dropbox, Backblaze B2, and other cloud services, making it a practical option for users who manage both servers and cloud storage.

Pricing: Cyberduck is open source; app-store versions may involve paid distribution or donation-style support.

Best for: Native macOS file transfer client

Transmit is Panic's macOS file transfer client for managing files on remote servers and cloud services. It is a strong comparison point for Mac users who want a polished native interface for FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, S3, and several cloud providers rather than a cross-platform open-source client.

Pricing: Commercial Mac app; verify current price and trial terms on Panic or the Mac App Store.

Best for: Legacy browser-based FTP client

FireFTP was a browser-based FTP/SFTP client for Firefox-era workflows, but its developer stated that support ended after Firefox removed the older extension technology. It should be treated as a legacy reference rather than a recommended active alternative for modern secure file transfer.

Pricing: Legacy free add-on; current supported distribution is uncertain.

Best for: Legacy Windows FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and FXP client

FlashFXP is a Windows FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and FXP client with an older but still reachable official download page. Because the official release information appears dated, it should be positioned cautiously as a legacy Windows option and manually reviewed before being promoted as actively maintained.

Pricing: Official download page listed a paid price, but current purchase availability should be reviewed.

Best for: Commercial Windows FTP/SFTP and cloud transfer client

SmartFTP is a Windows file transfer client for FTP, FTPS, SFTP, WebDAV, Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Google Drive, OneDrive, SSH, and terminal workflows. It may fit users who want a feature-rich commercial Windows client rather than a minimal FTP-only tool.

Pricing: Commercial editions are listed on the official price list; verify current pricing before publishing exact amounts.

Best for: Commercial FTP client for secure file transfers

CuteFTP is Globalscape's commercial FTP client for transferring files across multiple locations. It is relevant for users comparing classic FTP clients, but editors should verify current edition, platform, and pricing details because public product information can vary by reseller and region.

Pricing: Commercial product; verify current price and trial terms on the vendor store before showing amounts.

Best for: Legacy Linux and Unix-like FTP client

gFTP is a free multithreaded file transfer client for Unix-like systems with GUI and command-line interfaces. It is historically relevant for Linux users, but the project appears dormant and should not be highlighted above maintained tools unless the page explicitly covers legacy open-source FTP clients.

Pricing: Free open-source software.

Best for: Linux remote filesystem mounting frontend

Gigolo is an Xfce/GVfs frontend for mounting and managing local or remote filesystems, including FTP/SFTP-style workflows through the desktop stack. It is not a direct FTP client replacement for every user, but it can be useful on Linux desktops where remote locations should appear as mounted file systems.

Pricing: Free open-source Linux desktop utility.

Best for: Git-based FTP/SFTP deployment automation

DPLOY is a Node.js command-line deployment tool that uploads the latest changes by comparing a remote server with a Git repository over FTP or SFTP. It is relevant for developers who want deployment automation, but its package age suggests it should be reviewed carefully before recommending for new projects.

Pricing: Open-source Node.js package; no current paid plan found.

Best for: Mount FTP hosts as a filesystem

CurlFtpFS is a FUSE filesystem that lets users access FTP hosts as mounted filesystems using libcurl. It is more technical than a desktop FTP client and is mainly relevant for Linux or Unix-like workflows where mounting FTP storage is preferable to using a graphical transfer queue.

Pricing: Free open-source software.

Best for: macOS dual-pane file manager and transfer client

ForkLift is a dual-pane file manager and file transfer client for macOS. It is useful for users who want native Mac file management, remote connections, sync tools, previews, and a polished interface rather than a classic FTP-only client.

Pricing: Commercial Mac app; verify current pricing on the official store.

Best for: macOS FTP/SFTP client with cloud support

Viper FTP is a macOS FTP client that supports FTP, SFTP, FTPS, WebDAV, Amazon S3, Google Drive, Dropbox, and other file transfer workflows. It may suit Mac users who want a dedicated FTP-style interface with cloud connections and folder automation.

Pricing: Commercial Mac app; verify current pricing on the official site.

Best for: Mount remote storage as a local disk

Mountain Duck mounts server and cloud storage as a disk in Finder or File Explorer. It is relevant for users who prefer working with FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, or cloud storage directly in the operating system rather than inside a separate transfer client.

Pricing: Commercial product; verify current license terms on the official site.

Best for: macOS dual-pane FTP and cloud file manager

Commander One is a macOS dual-pane file manager with FTP, SFTP, FTPS, WebDAV, and cloud storage support. It may be a practical alternative for users who want remote file transfer alongside broader local file management features.

Pricing: Freemium/commercial positioning should be verified from the official product page.

Best for: FileZilla-style FTP/SFTP and cloud transfers

FileZilla Pro extends the familiar FileZilla workflow with additional cloud storage support such as S3, Backblaze B2, Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Azure, WebDAV, and other services. It is useful when a user wants FileZilla-style transfers plus cloud integrations.

Pricing: Commercial product; verify current one-time or platform-specific pricing before publishing amounts.

Best for: Mac rsync-over-SSH file transfer

Truck is a Mac file transfer app built around rsync-over-SSH rather than legacy FTP. It is relevant for users who mainly want faster encrypted server transfers with drag-and-drop simplicity, but it is not a direct FTP client and should be described as an rsync-based alternative.

Pricing: Commercial Mac app; verify current App Store or vendor pricing.