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SmartFTP vs WS_FTP Professional: catalog facts
SmartFTP	WS_FTP Professional
Paid Commercial software; see the site for license prices.	Paid Commercial software bought directly from Progress or through its sales team.
Windows	Windows
Wide protocol support, from FTP to S3 and Backblaze B2 Built-in SSH terminal and text editor	Supports encrypted transfers and scheduled, automated tasks Pairs with WS_FTP Server from the same vendor
Windows only Commercial license required	Paid licence with no free tier Windows only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is 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 October 1, 2026

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