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SmartFTP vs Core FTP LE: catalog facts
SmartFTP	Core FTP LE
Paid Commercial software; see the site for license prices.	Free Core FTP LE is free; a paid Core FTP Pro edition offers more features.
Windows	Windows
Wide protocol support, from FTP to S3 and Backblaze B2 Built-in SSH terminal and text editor	Supports FTP, SFTP, FTPS and TLS in one client No ads or registration prompts
Windows only Commercial license required	Windows only Some advanced features reserved for the paid Pro edition
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it 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 24, 2026

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