Best ST Explorer Alternatives in 2026
Updated
20 apps from SFTP client software ranked against ST Explorer on the same published basis.
- 1ST Explorer vs Filestash
- 2ST Explorer vs Monsta FTP
- 3ST Explorer vs FTPManager Pro
- 4ST Explorer vs Cyberduck
- 5ST Explorer vs FileZilla Client
- 6ST Explorer vs WinSCP
- 7ST Explorer vs CrossFTP
- 8ST Explorer vs ExpanDrive
- 9ST Explorer vs lftp
- 10ST Explorer vs Xftp
- 11ST Explorer vs Core FTP
- 12ST Explorer vs Commander One
- 13ST Explorer vs Fetch
- 14ST Explorer vs ForkLift
- 15ST Explorer vs Mountain Duck
- 16ST Explorer vs sFTP Client
- 17ST Explorer vs Tectia Server
- 18ST Explorer vs VShell Server
- 19ST Explorer vs CloudMounter
- 20ST Explorer vs Rebex Drive
ST Explorer alternatives compared
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filestash | 7.8 | Free plan | — | Android, API, iOS, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 2 | Monsta FTP | 7.7 | Free plan | $2.42/mo | Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 3 | FTPManager Pro | 6.8 | No | — | Android, iOS, Mac, Windows |
| 4 | Cyberduck | 6.3 | Free plan | $10/mo | Mac, Windows |
| 5 | FileZilla Client | 6.3 | Free plan | Free | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 6 | WinSCP | 6.3 | Free plan | Free | Windows |
| 7 | CrossFTP | 6.2 | Free plan | Free | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 8 | ExpanDrive | 6.2 | Free plan | $29/mo | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 9 | lftp | 6.2 | Free plan | Free | Linux |
| 10 | Xftp | 6.2 | Free plan | Free | Windows |
| 11 | Core FTP | 5.9 | No | $16.95/mo | Windows |
| 12 | Commander One | 5.5 | No | $29.99/mo | Mac |
| 13 | Fetch | 5.4 | No | $4/mo | Mac |
| 14 | ForkLift | 5.4 | No | $19.95/mo | Mac |
| 15 | Mountain Duck | 5.4 | No | — | Mac, Windows |
| 16 | sFTP Client | 5.4 | No | — | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| 17 | Tectia Server | 5.4 | No | — | Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 18 | VShell Server | 5.4 | No | — | API, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Windows |
| 19 | CloudMounter | 5.3 | No | — | Windows, Mac |
| 20 | Rebex Drive | 5.3 | No | — | Windows |
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Questions about ST Explorer alternatives
What is the best alternative to ST Explorer?
Filestash, number 1 in SFTP client software with a score of 7.8 out of 10. The others here: Monsta FTP, FTPManager Pro, Cyberduck and 16 more.
What is the best free alternative to ST Explorer?
Filestash is the best-ranked alternative with a free plan. 9 of the 20 alternatives here publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Is there an open-source alternative to ST Explorer?
Yes: WinSCP.
How are these alternatives ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation.