SmartFTP

A Windows client for FTP, FTPS, SFTP, WebDAV, SSH and cloud storage transfers.

PaidProprietaryWindows

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About SmartFTP

SmartFTP is a file transfer client for Windows that handles FTP, FTPS, SFTP and WebDAV, as well as Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Google Cloud Storage, Google Drive and OneDrive. It also includes an SSH terminal client and a text editor with spell checking and find and replace.

It suits website publishing and maintenance, uploading and downloading media and documents, automated transfer jobs, and backing up or synchronising local and remote folders. Version 10.0 adds Windows 11 support.

Strengths

  • Wide protocol support, from FTP to S3 and Backblaze B2
  • Built-in SSH terminal and text editor
  • Automated transfers and folder synchronisation

Limitations

  • Windows only
  • Commercial license required

Details

Pricing
PaidCommercial software; see the site for license prices.
License
Proprietary
Developer
SmartSoft Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
How it runs
Downloadable app
Best suited for
Windows users who publish websites and automate server transfers
Last verified
Added
Provenance
Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.

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SmartFTP as an alternative

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  • CS Browser

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