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muCommander vs SmartFTP: catalog facts
muCommander	SmartFTP
Free Free and open source, with optional sponsorship through GitHub Sponsors.	Paid Commercial software; see the site for license prices.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows
Same dual-pane interface on macOS, Windows and Linux Browses FTP, SFTP, SMB, S3 and cloud storage alongside local files	Wide protocol support, from FTP to S3 and Backblaze B2 Built-in SSH terminal and text editor
Large downloads of around 170 MB Java-based interface may feel less native than platform file managers	Windows only Commercial license required
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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