Best FTP and SFTP Clients in 2026
Updated
In short: WinSCP is ranked #1 of 36 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of FTP Rush and FileZilla Client. The best-ranked option with a free plan is FileZilla Client. The lowest first paid tier on this page is FileZilla Pro at €1.08/mo.
Moving files between systems can call for different protocols, platforms, and levels of automation. Compared on protocol coverage, supported platforms, and concurrent transfers, these FTP and SFTP clients also vary in synchronization, scheduled transfers, and transfer automation. WinSCP, FTP Rush, and FileZilla Client are among the named options to consider for your routine. Check whether a portable version suits the way you work, and whether you need simple transfers or recurring tasks handled on a schedule. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide cost context as you compare the listed capabilities.
36 FTP and SFTP clients ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 WinSCP No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2Free Protocol coverage: FTP, FTPS, SCP, SFTP, WebDAV and S3Supported platforms: Microsoft Windows
- 2 FTP Rush iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2 Protocol coverage: multi-protocolSupported platforms: cross-platformFile synchronization: Yes
- 3 FileZilla Client No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1Free Protocol coverage: ftp-ftps-sftpSupported platforms: cross-platform
- 4 FTP Commander Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1Free Protocol coverage: ftp-ftps-sftpSupported platforms: windowsFile synchronization: Yes
- 5 Cyberduck No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0$10/mo Protocol coverage: multi-protocolSupported platforms: cross-platformFile synchronization: Yes
- 6 AndFTP Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Protocol coverage: multi-protocolFile synchronization: Yes
- 7 lftp No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6Free Protocol coverage: multi-protocolSupported platforms: linuxFile synchronization: Yes
- 8 CrossFTP No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3Free Protocol coverage: multi-protocolSupported platforms: cross-platformFile synchronization: Yes
- 9 Core FTP No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1$16.95/mo Protocol coverage: multi-protocolSupported platforms: windowsFile synchronization: Yes
- 10 WS_FTP Professional No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0$58/mo Protocol coverage: multi-protocolSupported platforms: windowsFile synchronization: Yes
- 11 Transmit No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$2.08/mo Protocol coverage: multi-protocolSupported platforms: macosFile synchronization: Yes
- 12 SmartFTP No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Protocol coverage: multi-protocolSupported platforms: windowsFile synchronization: Yes
- 13 FlashFXP No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Protocol coverage: multi-protocolSupported platforms: windowsFile synchronization: Yes
- 14 gFTP No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Protocol coverage: multi-protocolSupported platforms: linux
- 15 FTPShell Client No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Protocol coverage: ftp-ftps-sftpSupported platforms: windowsFile synchronization: Yes
- 16 FTPManager Pro iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Protocol coverage: ftp-ftps-sftpFile synchronization: Yes
- 17 Serv-U FTP Server iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5$4.58/mo
- 18 CuteFTP No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4 Protocol coverage: multi-protocolSupported platforms: windowsFile synchronization: Yes
- 19 FileZilla Pro No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4€1.08/mo Protocol coverage: multi-protocolSupported platforms: cross-platformFile synchronization: Yes
- 20 sFTP Client No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4 Protocol coverage: multi-protocolSupported platforms: cross-platform
- 21 FTPie No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Protocol coverage: multi-protocolSupported platforms: windowsFile synchronization: No
- 22 NcFTP No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2 Protocol coverage: ftp-onlySupported platforms: cross-platform
- 23 Faro No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1 Protocol coverage: multi-protocolSupported platforms: cross-platformFile synchronization: Yes
- 24 Fetch No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1$4/mo Protocol coverage: ftp-ftps-sftpSupported platforms: macosFile synchronization: Yes
- 25 TurboFTP No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0$4.16/mo Protocol coverage: ftp-ftps-sftpSupported platforms: windowsFile synchronization: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which FTP and SFTP client is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
WinSCP is ranked #1 of 36 with a score of 8.2. FTP Rush is second and FileZilla Client third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, FileZilla Pro has the lowest first paid tier we found: €1.08/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.