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SmartFTP
What it is
SmartFTP is a Windows client for transferring files between a local computer and internet servers. It supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP over SSH, and WebDAV across all editions, with additional cloud services available in higher tiers. Professional includes file synchronization, transfer integrity checks, and an integrated editor. Ultimate adds Google Drive and OneDrive, terminal access, and password-manager integrations. Enterprise adds scheduled transfers and connections to Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, Backblaze B2, and Box. All editions include transfer resume, integrity verification, and on-the-fly compression. SmartFTP can support website publishing and maintenance, uploads and downloads, managed transfers, and local or remote backup and synchronization. It is available for Windows, with listed x64 builds for Windows 10, Windows 11, and specified Windows Server versions, plus Arm64 builds for Windows 11 and Server 2025. SmartFTP is paid software with no free plan; a free 30-day Enterprise evaluation is available. Subscriptions are billed yearly, while perpetual licenses include upgrades for one year.
For and against
For
- FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and WebDAV in all editions
- File synchronization and transfer integrity checks
- Transfer resume and on-the-fly compression
- 30-day Enterprise evaluation without limitations
Against
- No free plan
- Windows only
- Enterprise reporting and OpenPGP require paid add-ons
- Subscriptions are billed yearly
The verdict
SmartFTP covers common server transfer protocols and adds synchronization, integrity checks, and automation options. Check the edition details to confirm that the cloud connections and scheduled transfers you need are included.
Who it suits
SmartFTP suits Windows users who need to transfer, synchronize, or back up files across servers and cloud services. The edition choice depends on whether they need cloud integrations, scheduled transfers, or password-manager support.
Plans and prices
Professional
FTP, FTPS and SFTP · WebDAV · File synchronization · Transfer integrity
Read 20 Sep 2026 · smartftp.com
Ultimate
All Professional features · Google Drive · Microsoft OneDrive · Terminal client
Read 20 Sep 2026 · smartftp.com
Enterprise
All Ultimate features · Scheduled transfers · Amazon S3 · Google Cloud Storage
Read 20 Sep 2026 · smartftp.com
Professional Subscription
FTP, FTPS and SFTP · WebDAV · File synchronization · Transfer integrity
Read 20 Sep 2026 · smartftp.com
Ultimate Subscription
All Professional features · Google Drive · Microsoft OneDrive · Terminal client
Read 20 Sep 2026 · smartftp.com
Enterprise Subscription
All Ultimate features · Scheduled transfers · Amazon S3 · Google Cloud Storage
Read 20 Sep 2026 · smartftp.com
SmartFTP Professional Subscription
Professional Edition features
Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartftp.com
SmartFTP Ultimate Subscription
Ultimate Edition features
Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartftp.com
SmartFTP Professional
Professional Edition features
Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartftp.com
On the record
- Cloud integrations
- Google Drive and OneDrive are included in Ultimate and Enterprise; Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, Backblaze B2, and Box are listed for Enterprise.smartftp.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Credential integrations
- Ultimate and Enterprise can use KeePass, LastPass, 1Password, Bitwarden, and Proton Pass as credential stores.smartftp.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Enterprise add-ons
- Enterprise reporting/logger and OpenPGP features require their respective add-ons at extra cost.smartftp.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- File synchronization
- Yessmartftp.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- License terms
- A perpetual license does not expire and includes upgrades for one year; subscriptions are billed yearly, include upgrades to the latest version, and can be canceled at any time.smartftp.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Maker
- SmartSoft Ltd says it produces SmartFTP, a Windows FTP client, and is dedicated to customer support and improving the software based on customer needs.smartftp.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Product
- SmartFTP is an FTP, FTPS, SFTP, WebDAV, Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Google Drive, OneDrive, SSH, and terminal client for transferring files between a local computer and an internet server.smartftp.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Protocol coverage
- multi-protocolsmartftp.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Protocols
- The editions page lists FTP, FTPS, SFTP over SSH, and WebDAV in all three editions.smartftp.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Scheduled transfers
- Yessmartftp.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Security and compliance
- The features page lists HIPAA 5010 and FIPS 140-3, 140-2, and 186-4 compliance.smartftp.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker provides tutorials, a regularly updated knowledge base, and a way to request technical support from within the application.smartftp.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Supported OS
- The download page lists x64 builds for Windows 11, Windows 10, and specified Windows Server versions, plus an Arm64 build for Windows 11 and Server 2025.smartftp.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Transfer automation
- Yessmartftp.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Transfer features
- All editions include transfer resume, transfer integrity verification, and on-the-fly compression; scheduled transfers and email notifications are listed for Enterprise.smartftp.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The maker offers a free 30-day evaluation that runs as Enterprise Edition with no limitations.smartftp.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Use cases
- The maker lists website publishing and maintenance, file uploads and downloads, managed file transfers, and local and remote file backup and synchronization as uses.smartftp.com · read 9 Oct 2026
