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FTPShell Client
What it is
FTPShell Client is a Windows file-transfer program for FTP, FTPS, and SFTP connections. FTPS uses SSL/TLS, while SFTP uses SSH. The client supports Windows XP, 7, 8, 10, and 11, plus Windows Server 2003 through 2022. File synchronization, scheduled transfers, and transfer automation are included. It can unzip files after downloading and zip them before uploading. A syntax-highlighting editor handles local or remote files, and FXP transfers files directly between remote servers. The Personal Edition is free for non-commercial use; the Pro Edition adds task scheduling, remote search, folder comparison and synchronization, and server-to-server transfers. Pro one-time plans cost $59.95 for one year of updates, $79.95 for two years, or $99.95 for three years. Enterprise adds FTP script creation and execution, script support for FTPS and SFTP, command-line execution, and scheduled scripts, starting at $199.95, paid once for one year of updates. A 30-day trial is available. License keys are emailed, with delivery allowed up to 24 hours after payment.
For and against
For
- Supports FTP, FTPS, and SFTP protocols
- Provides synchronization, scheduling, and automation
- Handles archive compression around transfers
- Includes remote and local syntax editing
- Enterprise editions support scheduled FTP scripts
Against
- Personal Edition is restricted to non-commercial use
- Pro starts at $59.95, paid once
- Windows is the only listed platform
- License delivery may take up to 24 hours
The verdict
FTPShell Client covers secure protocol transfers with synchronization, scheduling, archive handling, editing, and server-to-server movement. Its free personal option is non-commercial, while commercial and scripting features require paid one-time licenses.
Who it suits
It suits Windows users transferring files through FTP, FTPS, or SFTP who need synchronization, scheduling, automation, or remote editing. Commercial users can choose Pro or Enterprise capabilities, while the Personal Edition is limited to non-commercial use.
Plans and prices
Personal Edition
Free for non-commercial use
Read 28 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com
Pro Edition + 1 Year of Updates
Task scheduling · Remote file search · Folder comparison and synchronization · Server-to-server transfers
Read 28 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com
Pro Edition + 2 Years of Updates
Task scheduling · Remote file search · Folder comparison and synchronization · Server-to-server transfers
Read 28 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com
Pro Edition + 3 Years of Updates
Task scheduling · Remote file search · Folder comparison and synchronization · Server-to-server transfers
Read 28 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com
Enterprise Edition + 1 Year of Updates
FTP script creation and execution · FTPS and SFTP support for scripts · Command-line script execution · Scheduled FTP scripts
Read 28 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com
Enterprise Edition + 2 Years of Updates
FTP script creation and execution · FTPS and SFTP support for scripts · Command-line script execution · Scheduled FTP scripts
Read 28 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com
Enterprise Edition + 3 Years of Updates
FTP script creation and execution · FTPS and SFTP support for scripts · Command-line script execution · Scheduled FTP scripts
Read 28 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com
30 Day Trial
Read 28 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com
On the record
- Archive Handling
- Automatically unzips after download and zips before uploadftpshell.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- File synchronization
- Yesftpshell.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Free Tier
- Personal edition is free for non-commercial useftpshell.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Free Tier Limit
- The free personal edition is restricted to non-commercial useftpshell.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- License Delivery
- License keys are sent by email, with delivery allowed up to 24 hours after paymentftpshell.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Licensing Options
- Bulk and site licensing are available at discounted pricesftpshell.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Product Type
- Windows file transfer programftpshell.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Protocol coverage
- ftp-ftps-sftpftpshell.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Supported Protocols
- FTP, SFTP, and FTPSftpshell.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Remote Editor
- Syntax-highlighting editor for remote or local filesftpshell.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Scheduled Transfers
- Supports one-time or recurring file transfer tasksftpshell.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Security Encryption
- SSL/TLS for FTPS and SSH for SFTPftpshell.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Server-to-Server Transfer
- Transfers files directly between remote servers using FXPftpshell.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Paid from
- 59.95ftpshell.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Supported Platforms
- Microsoft Windows desktop and Windows Server operating systemsftpshell.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Windows Versions
- Windows XP/7/8/10/11 and Windows Server 2003 through 2022ftpshell.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Transfer Automation
- FTPShell Scripts automate reliable file transfersftpshell.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Trial Length
- 30 daysftpshell.com · read 28 Sep 2026