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Callback Drive for SFTP Servers vs SSHFS: catalog facts
Callback Drive for SFTP ServersSSHFS
Paid

Commercial software with a free trial.

Free

Free and open source.

Windows, Linux, Command line macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Remote SFTP files appear as a normal drive
  • Imports settings from PuTTY or FileZilla
  • Works with almost any SSH server without server-side setup
  • Remote files open in ordinary local programs
  • Paid after the trial
  • No macOS version mentioned on the current product page
  • Requires FUSE, which needs a separate install on macOS
  • Performance depends on network latency
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.