Open Source FileZilla Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to FileZilla for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best open source Windows alternative is WinSCP . If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to FileZilla and 12 are open source and available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Windows alternatives to FileZilla are Cyberduck, Midnight Commander, FileZilla Secure and Muon SSH/SFTP client.

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FileZilla alternatives are mainly FTP Clients but may also be File Managers or File Sync Tools.  Other popular filters includes Android + FTP Client. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of FileZilla.
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FileZilla alternatives page was last updated Dec 22, 2024
  1. WinSCP  icon
     822 likes

    This powerful, open-source file transfer application supports Windows users with SFTP, FTP, SCP, and WebDAV protocols. It offers different GUI styles and tools for file synchronization and editing. Advanced users can automate and use key authentication with SSH, making it suitable for professionals.

    75 WinSCP alternatives
    WinSCP  screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Wine

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for SFTP
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Secure Copy (SCP)
    4.  SSH
    5.  File Sync
    6.  Integrated FTP client
    7.  Folder Comparison
    8.  Portable
    9.  Import sites from FileZilla
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Cloud Sync
    12.  No Tracking
    WinSCP  iconFileZilla Icon

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    Comments about WinSCP as an Alternative to FileZilla
     
       
    Oktay Mercan

    Good alternative for fillezilla. Open source and free but only for windows.

    Positive commentAug 29, 2020
    2
    Guest

    Its much easier and better security

    Positive commentMar 4, 2017
    4
    herberthackel

    Filezilla is downloading updates without consents, and cannot manage missing key files

    Positive commentDec 22, 2024
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    • Almost everyone thinks WinSCP is a great FileZilla alternative.

    • WinSCP is the most popular Windows alternative to FileZilla.

    • WinSCP is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to FileZilla.

    • WinSCP is Free and Open SourceFileZilla is Freemium and Open Source
    • WinSCP is LightweightFileZilla is not according to our users
  2. Cyberduck icon
     458 likes

    A libre FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, S3, Backblaze B2, Azure & OpenStack Swift browser.

    88 Cyberduck alternatives
    Cyberduck screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Top Cyberduck Features

    Features

    1.  Support for FTP
    2.  Support for SFTP
    3.  S3 storage support
    4.  Cloud browser
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Openstack swift integration
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Support for scripting
    9. Microsoft OneDrive icon  Onedrive integration
    10.  WebDAV Support
    11. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration
    12. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    Cyberduck iconFileZilla Icon

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    Léana

    Free, open source and well designed!

    Top positive commentJul 1, 2022
    2
    Sebastian

    Great FTP Client software.

    Positive commentJul 26, 2023
    1
    Paul

    Cyberduck is a good FTP/SFTP client for macOS and Windows. It's been my go-to FTP software for years, and it has a much more modern and clean interface compared to FileZilla. The only drawback is that it's not available for Linux.

    Positive commentMar 27, 2020
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    • Almost everyone thinks Cyberduck is a great FileZilla alternative.

    • Cyberduck is the most popular Mac alternative to FileZilla.

    • Cyberduck is Freemium and Open SourceFileZilla is also Freemium and Open Source
  3. Midnight Commander icon
     231 likes

    GNU Midnight Commander is a visual file manager, licensed under GNU General Public License and therefore qualifies as Free Software. Its a feature rich full-screen text mode application that allows you to copy, move and delete files and whole directory trees, search for files...

    109 Midnight Commander alternatives
    Midnight Commander screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • MacPorts

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Console-based
    2.  Support for FTP
    3.  Dual Pane Support
    4.  Two panels
    5.  Support for SFTP
    6.  SSH
    7.  Mounting drives
    Midnight Commander iconFileZilla Icon

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    • Midnight Commander is the most popular Linux alternative to FileZilla.

    • Midnight Commander is Free and Open SourceFileZilla is Freemium and Open Source
    • Midnight Commander is LightweightFileZilla is not according to our users
  4. FileZilla Secure icon
     16 likes

    FileZilla Secure is a free FTP client that has all the features of the original FileZilla plus it encrypts your FTP passwords to help protect from hackers stealing them.

    18 FileZilla Secure alternatives
    Setting New Master Password

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    FileZilla Secure Features

    1.  Support for SFTP
    2.  Support for FTP
    3.  Password encryption
    4.  Master Password
    Warning

    It has been clearly 'replaced' by the original FileZilla, see https://forum.filezilla-project.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=64&start=1005#p156191

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    John Fastman

    FileZilla Secure is ABSOLUTELY the best alternative to FileZilla. FileZilla stores passwords in plain text which is an unforgiveable security flaw. FileZilla Secure fixes this. Unfortunately, FileZilla Secure is available for Windows only at the moment. Linux and Mac versions are on the way, we are told. Let's hope.

    Positive commentJan 9, 2017
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    • Most users think FileZilla Secure is a great FileZilla alternative.

    • FileZilla Secure is Free and Open SourceFileZilla is Freemium and Open Source
  5. Muon SSH/SFTP client icon
     15 likes

    Graphical SFTP client and terminal emulator with helpful utilities.

    25 Muon SSH/SFTP client alternatives
    SFTP client

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub

    Muon SSH/SFTP client Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  Support for SFTP
    3.  Java based
    4.  SSH
    5.  Secure Copy (SCP)
    Discontinued

    The latest version (1.0.4) is from February 2020.

    Muon SSH/SFTP client iconFileZilla Icon

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    Comments about Muon SSH/SFTP client as an Alternative to FileZilla
     
    Guest

    missing pure ftp/ftps client

    Negative commentNov 4, 2024
    0
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    • Muon SSH/SFTP client is Free and Open SourceFileZilla is Freemium and Open Source
  6. FTPbox icon
     17 likes

    FTPbox is an open-source application that allows you to synchronize your files to your own host, via FTP. This way, you can access your files anywhere, without having to pay for disk space on some 3rd-party website!

    25 FTPbox alternatives
    Options

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    FTPbox Features

    1.  File Hosting
    FTPbox iconFileZilla Icon

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  7. Swish icon
     11 likes

    Swish adds support for SFTP to Windows Explorer so you can access your files on another computer securely via SSH.

    17 Swish alternatives
    Swish screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Swish Features

    1. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    2.  Secure File Sharing
    Discontinued

    The project seems no longer developed. Last version, 0.8.0, released in June 2013, can be still downloaded from the official website. Latest commit on GitHub was left in March 2016

    Swish iconFileZilla Icon

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  8. seedsync icon
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    Install SeedSync on a local machine. SeedSync will connect to your remote server and sync files to the local machine as they become available.

    5 seedsync alternatives
    seedsync screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Raspberry Pi

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    Discontinued

    The latest version (0.8.6) is from December 2020.

    seedsync iconFileZilla Icon

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  9. IQBox FTP icon
     4 likes

    IQBox lets you sync your files easily using any FTP site. It monitors your files in real-time. The interface is easy-to-use for beginners. It also can be used as a command-line tool.

    10 IQBox FTP alternatives
    Main Screen

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    IQBox FTP Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Synchronization
    IQBox FTP iconFileZilla Icon

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