Filestash
by FilestashFilestash may suit individuals seeking a file-management platform or companies that need file access across storage services.
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Best SFTP Client Software 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
SFTP clients help transfer and manage files on remote systems. Compare supported protocols and platforms with SSH key authentication, remote file editing, and folder synchronization to see how each option fits your setup and workflow. Automation support is another capability to weigh if transfers involve repeat tasks. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide cost context. Filestash, FTPManager Pro, and Cyberduck are among the named options, alongside FileZilla Client and WinSCP. Consider whether you need synchronized folders, remote editing, or automated transfers, and check the listed protocol and platform support against the systems you use.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
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| 01 Filestash | Filestash may suit individuals seeking a file-management platform or companies that need file access across storage services. | 6.6 | $50 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Monsta FTP | Monsta FTP suits users who want a browser-based client installed on their own PHP website to manage remote files. | 6.4 | $29 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 03 CloudMounter | CloudMounter suits people who want to manage files on listed cloud services from Finder or Explorer, or move files across services without downloading them first. | 5.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 04 CrossFTP | 5.5 | $24.99 one-time | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 4 Oct 2026 | |
| 05 Xftp | Xftp may suit people managing remote files on supported Windows systems, especially those who need scheduled transfers or folder synchronization. | 5.3 | $59 one-time | Free plan | Windows | 3 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Core FTP | Core FTP suits Windows users who need file transfers across multiple protocols, including scheduled or automated transfers. | 5.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 07 WebDrive | 5.1 | $150 a year | Free trial | Windows, Mac | 9 Oct 2026 | |
| 08 Cyberduck | Cyberduck suits people who move or synchronize files across servers and cloud storage from a Mac or Windows computer. | 5.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 09 Fetch | 4.9 | — | Free trial | Mac | 7 Oct 2026 | |
| 10 FilePort Pro | FilePort Pro may suit people who need to transfer files from a browser, including users of managed computers where installation is blocked or those transferring files… | 4.9 | $5 a month | Free plan | Web | 11 Oct 2026 |
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Monsta FTP
Monsta FTP suits users who want a browser-based client installed on their own PHP website to manage remote files.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Record6.4 Visit
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CloudMounter
CloudMounter suits people who want to manage files on listed cloud services from Finder or Explorer, or move files across services without downloading them first.
WindowsMac Record5.7 Visit
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CrossFTP
WindowsMacLinux Record5.5 Visit
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Xftp
Xftp may suit people managing remote files on supported Windows systems, especially those who need scheduled transfers or folder synchronization.
Windows Record5.3 Visit
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Core FTP
Windows Free plan Record5.1 Visit Core FTP suits Windows users who need file transfers across multiple protocols, including scheduled or automated transfers.
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Cyberduck
WindowsMac Free plan Record5.0 Visit Cyberduck suits people who move or synchronize files across servers and cloud storage from a Mac or Windows computer.
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FilePort Pro
Web $5 a month Record4.9 Visit FilePort Pro may suit people who need to transfer files from a browser, including users of managed computers where installation is blocked or those transferring files…
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SmartFTP
Windows — Record4.9 Visit SmartFTP suits Windows users who need to transfer, synchronize, or back up files across servers and cloud services.
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ExpanDrive
WindowsMacLinux $29 a month Record4.8 Visit ExpanDrive may suit people who want cloud storage accessible as desktop drives rather than synchronized folders.
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FileZilla Client
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.8 Visit It suits people looking for a free FTP client on Linux, macOS, or Windows, including those who need FTP, FTPS, or SFTP.
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WinSCP
Windows Free plan Record4.7 Visit WinSCP suits Windows users who need to transfer or manage files between a local computer and remote systems.
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FTPManager Pro
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 $2.99 one-time Record4.6 Visit FTPManager Pro suits iPhone or iPad users who need to work with remote server files or transfer files among servers, cloud storage, and mobile devices.
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Rebex Drive
Windows Free plan Record4.5 Visit Rebex Drive suits Windows users who need remote SFTP, FTP, FTPS, or WebDAV storage available to desktop applications.
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lftp
Linux Free plan Record4.4 Visit lftp suits Linux users who want command-line transfers, synchronization or scheduled jobs across its supported protocols.
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ST Explorer
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.4 Visit It suits users who need SFTP access on Windows, macOS, or Linux, especially those wanting an integrated SSH terminal and multiple transfer methods.
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sFTP Client
WindowsMacLinux+1 — Record4.3 Visit sFTP Client may suit individuals or businesses moving files across supported protocols and desktop systems.
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