gFTP Alternatives

gFTP is described as 'simple GTK+ based ftp client for Linux. Supports the FTP, FTPS (control connection only), HTTP, HTTPS, SSH and FSP protocols, FTP and HTTP proxy server support, supports FXP file transfers (transferring files between 2 remote servers via FTP), UNIX, EPLF, Novell' and is an app in the file sharing category. There are more than 25 alternatives to gFTP for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, PortableApps.com and Wine apps. The best gFTP alternative is FileZilla, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like gFTP are WinSCP , Cyberduck, ForkLift and Transmit.

gFTP alternatives are mainly FTP Clients but may also be File Managers or File Sync Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of gFTP.

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gFTP

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gFTP is a simple GTK+ based ftp client for Linux. Supports the FTP, FTPS (control connection only), HTTP, HTTPS, SSH and...

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FileZilla
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Freemium • Open Source
FTP Client
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
PortableApps.com
ReactOS
69 FileZilla alternatives
FileZilla is a powerful FTP-client. It has been designed for ease of use and with support for as many features as possible, while still being fast and reliable.
- - FileZilla is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to gFTP.
- - FileZilla is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to gFTP.
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FileZilla Features
1. Ad-freeFileZilla doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. PortableFileZilla can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. LightweightFileZilla consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Support for SFTP
Dedicated Server Hosting
Mounting drives
Bundleware
Be aware that installing FileZilla on your computer might install some bundleware/malware on your machine. See this thread on the FileZilla forum: https://forum.filezilla-project.org/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=48441
WinSCP
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Free • Open Source
FTP Client
File Sync Tool
Windows
PortableApps.com
Wine
73 WinSCP alternatives
WinSCP, a popular free SFTP and FTP client for Windows, copies files between a local and remote computer. It supports also FTPS, SCP and WebDAV. It offers easy to use GUI for all common file operations and a powerfull automation with .NET assembly.
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WinSCP Features
1. Ad-freeWinSCP doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. PortableWinSCP can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
4. LightweightWinSCP consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
5. DecentralizedWinSCP is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
6. IFTTT IntegrationYou can connect different services to automatically trigger actions within WinSCP using IFTTT.
7. Built-in viewerWinSCP shows you a quick preview of an image, page or file in supported formats.
8. Support for scriptingWinSCP supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
9. Support for RsyncWinSCP supports rsync, a free and open source file synchronization software.
Support for SFTP
Secure Copy (SCP)
SSH
Integrated FTP client
Import sites from FileZilla
Folder Mirroring
Sudo shell
Multiple login on one browser
Directory sync
Auto-saving
Cyberduck
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Freemium • Open Source
FTP Client
Cloud Storage Service
Mac
Windows
83 Cyberduck alternatives
A libre FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, S3, Backblaze B2, Azure & OpenStack Swift browser.
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Cyberduck Features
1. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
2. Support for scriptingCyberduck supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
Support for FTP
Support for SFTP
S3 storage support
Cloud browser
Onedrive integration
Openstack swift integration
WebDAV Support
Multiple languages
Google Drive integration
Open API
ForkLift
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Freemium • Proprietary
File Manager
FTP Client
File Sync Tool
Mac
109 ForkLift alternatives
The most advanced dual pane file manager and file transfer client for macOS.
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ForkLift Features
1. Dark ModeForkLift supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
2. Command line interfaceForkLift either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
3. Live PreviewInstantly see what your files and documents look like as you create them.
Dual Pane Support
Mount FTP drives
Support for SFTP
Support for FTP
Mounting drives
Miller columns
Favorites
Directory sync
Integrated File Sharing
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Transmit
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Paid • Proprietary
FTP Client
File Sync Tool
Mac
46 Transmit alternatives
The gold standard of macOS file transfer apps just drove into the future. Transmit 5 is here. Upload, download, and manage files on tons of servers with an easy, familiar, and powerful UI. It’s quite good.
- - Transmit is the most popular commercial alternative to gFTP.
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Transmit Features
Support for FTP
Miller columns
Support for SFTP
SSL
Mount FTP drives
My Commander
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Free • Proprietary
File Manager
Windows
127 My Commander alternatives
My Commander (MyCO) is "the smallest - smartest - fastest file manager in the world", for Windows. Small and smart, MyCO uses less of your computer's memory while it's running.
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My Commander Features
1. PortableMy Commander can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Integrated Search
Tabbed interface
Secure Copy (SCP)
SmartFTP
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Paid • Proprietary
FTP Client
Windows
43 SmartFTP alternatives
SmartFTP is an FTP (File Transfer Protocol), FTPS, SFTP, WebDAV, S3, Google Drive, OneDrive, SSH, Terminal client. It allows you to transfer files between your local computer and a server on the Internet.
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SmartFTP Features
FXP
CuteFTP
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Paid • Proprietary
FTP Client
Mac
Windows
52 CuteFTP alternatives
Cute FTP is an utility for transferring files between your computer and a remote File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server anywhere on the Internet.
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CuteFTP Features
Support for Multiple threads
FTP Rush
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Free • Proprietary
FTP Client
Windows
26 FTP Rush alternatives
FTP Rush is a powerful FTP/FXP/SFTP/TFTP client sofware for Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/Win7. It is designed to fit any transfer need and allows you to quickly upload or download files in all directions: from FTP Server to Local, Local to Server or Server to Server.
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FTP Rush Features
1. PortableFTP Rush can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Skip list to bypass files by name
Auto check.sfv file when downloading
Prioritize file extensions
TFTP
FXP
Filename convert after download
FileZilla Secure
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Free • Open Source
FTP Client
Mac
Windows
14 FileZilla Secure alternatives
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.
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FileZilla Secure Features
Support for SFTP
Support for FTP
Password encryption
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
Discontinued
FileZilla now has support for this: https://forum.filezilla-project.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=64&start=1005#p156191
CrossFTP
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Paid • Proprietary
FTP Client
File Sync Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
55 CrossFTP alternatives
CrossFTP is an FTP, Amazon S3, Amazon Glacier, and cloud storage client.
- CrossFTPs main features: Multi-tab Navigation; Unicode support; Bonjour Service Discovery; Archive browsing(.zip,.tar.gz,etc.); Auto-reconnecting and anti-idle; and more.
- CrossFTP Pro version is availabl.
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CrossFTP Features
Support for SFTP
Directory sync
FXP
Synchronized browsing
Xftp
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Freemium • Proprietary
Windows
30 Xftp alternatives
Xftp is a powerful SFTP, FTP file transfer program for MS Windows platforms. When applying Xftp, MS Windows users can securely transfer files between Unix/Linux and Windows PC.
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Xftp Features
Support for SFTP
LAN