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WinSCP vs SmartFTP: catalog facts
WinSCP	SmartFTP
Free Free and open source. The website is advertising-supported.	Paid Commercial software; see the site for license prices.
Windows	Windows
SFTP, FTP, FTPS, SCP, S3 and WebDAV in one client Scripting from batch files plus a .NET and COM library for automation	Wide protocol support, from FTP to S3 and Backblaze B2 Built-in SSH terminal and text editor
Windows only The website carries advertising	Windows only Commercial license required
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 September 23, 2026

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