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SmartFTP vs WinSCP: catalog facts
SmartFTP	WinSCP
Paid Commercial software; see the site for license prices.	Free Free and open source. The website is advertising-supported.
Windows	Windows
Wide protocol support, from FTP to S3 and Backblaze B2 Built-in SSH terminal and text editor	SFTP, FTP, FTPS, SCP, S3 and WebDAV in one client Scripting from batch files plus a .NET and COM library for automation
Windows only Commercial license required	Windows only The website carries advertising
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026

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