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WinSCP vs SecureFX: catalog facts
WinSCP	SecureFX
Free Free and open source. The website is advertising-supported.	Paid Commercial licence, with a free evaluation of every release.
Windows	Windows, macOS, Linux
SFTP, FTP, FTPS, SCP, S3 and WebDAV in one client Scripting from batch files plus a .NET and COM library for automation	Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux Server-to-server site synchronization
Windows only The website carries advertising	Paid after evaluation Free alternatives such as FileZilla cover basic transfers
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	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 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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